Family University: March 26, 2025
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Join us at Family University on Wednesday, March 26th, from 5-8 PM at the Lafayette School.
All PreK-8 families are invited. This FREE event is for parents and caregivers.
Child Care will be available for children ages 5-12. No children younger than 5.
Families must pre-register HERE for the childcare option.
All PreK-8 families are invited. This FREE event is for parents and caregivers.
Child Care will be available for children ages 5-12. No children younger than 5.
Families must pre-register HERE for the childcare option.
About Family University
Family University is designed to educate and empower parents and caregivers as partners, advocates, leaders, lifelong learners, and their children's first teachers. Our mission is to equip families to partner with schools and district leaders, ensuring every child can access a quality education.
Schedule of Events
Dinner — 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Workshops: Session 1 — 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.
Workshops: Session 2 — 6:45 to 7: 30 p.m.
Workshops
Understanding Your Child's iReady Reading and Math Results (Presented by EPS Director of Tier II Literacy (K-12) Audra Lessard and Director of Tier 2 Mathematics Jacqueline Fallon)
This presentation will focus on understanding your child's iReady Reading and iReady Mathematics assessment scores. This includes breaking down the subcategories for each test, understanding the next steps in your child's learning progression, and ways you can practice reading and math at home to help your child improve academically.
Promoting Bilingualism at Home (Presented by EPS Director of English Learners Genevieve McDonough and English Language Coordinator Nancy Uribe)
In this interactive session, parents will learn practical strategies to support and nurture bilingualism in their children. The workshop will explore the benefits of bilingualism, discuss common challenges, and provide tools to create a language-rich home environment. Whether you’re raising a bilingual child or looking to introduce a second language, this session will empower parents with actionable steps to foster language development and cultural pride.
Supporting Your Student with Math at Home (Presented by EPS K-8 STEM Director Rupi Kaur)
It is important to reinforce number sense and math skills with your child at home. In this workshop, parents will learn quick and simple ways to incorporate math practice into their everyday lives that supports their child with math instruction in school. Parents and guardians will also gain insight into what math skills their child learns at each grade level.
Let's Talk (Presented by Cambridge Health Alliance)
Through this workshop, caregivers will learn how to have proactive conversations with youth on substance use and misuse. In this training, participants will learn about adolescent brain development, information about various substances, how to talk with youth about substances, and peer refusal skills.
Family University is designed to educate and empower parents and caregivers as partners, advocates, leaders, lifelong learners, and their children's first teachers. Our mission is to equip families to partner with schools and district leaders, ensuring every child can access a quality education.
Schedule of Events
Dinner — 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Workshops: Session 1 — 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.
Workshops: Session 2 — 6:45 to 7: 30 p.m.
Workshops
Understanding Your Child's iReady Reading and Math Results (Presented by EPS Director of Tier II Literacy (K-12) Audra Lessard and Director of Tier 2 Mathematics Jacqueline Fallon)
This presentation will focus on understanding your child's iReady Reading and iReady Mathematics assessment scores. This includes breaking down the subcategories for each test, understanding the next steps in your child's learning progression, and ways you can practice reading and math at home to help your child improve academically.
Promoting Bilingualism at Home (Presented by EPS Director of English Learners Genevieve McDonough and English Language Coordinator Nancy Uribe)
In this interactive session, parents will learn practical strategies to support and nurture bilingualism in their children. The workshop will explore the benefits of bilingualism, discuss common challenges, and provide tools to create a language-rich home environment. Whether you’re raising a bilingual child or looking to introduce a second language, this session will empower parents with actionable steps to foster language development and cultural pride.
Supporting Your Student with Math at Home (Presented by EPS K-8 STEM Director Rupi Kaur)
It is important to reinforce number sense and math skills with your child at home. In this workshop, parents will learn quick and simple ways to incorporate math practice into their everyday lives that supports their child with math instruction in school. Parents and guardians will also gain insight into what math skills their child learns at each grade level.
Let's Talk (Presented by Cambridge Health Alliance)
Through this workshop, caregivers will learn how to have proactive conversations with youth on substance use and misuse. In this training, participants will learn about adolescent brain development, information about various substances, how to talk with youth about substances, and peer refusal skills.
It's That Easy! (Presented by Cambridge Health Alliance)
A workshop aimed at supporting parents in their ever-changing role as sexuality educators of their infants, young children, pre-teens and teens. While the questions and concerns change with age, the goal remains the same: to raise well-informed young people who make healthy decisions throughout their lives. The workshop goes through what to expect at different developmental ages, how to answer challenging conversations that your kids may have, and resources for further support.
Social Emotional Learning (Presented by the EPS SEL Team)
When schools and families work together on SEL, children experience consistency in their emotional and social development, leading to well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals. In this session, you will learn SEL strategies to support your child at home. Children who develop SEL skills at home are better equipped to handle life's challenges, setbacks, and social pressures, including: Emotional Regulation, Stronger Family Bonds, Building Responsibility, and Resilience & Coping Skills
The Uniqueness of my Journey, An Immigrant Story (Presented by Senior Director of Community Impact and Development Eliot CHS, Liliana Patino, M.Ed.)
This workshop will explore the unique components of the experiences, culture, and journey that made Mrs. Patino who she is today, celebrating the similarities to families in the community, but acknowledging the differences that make her see and understand the world the way she does.