PWCS Family Engagement Series
The Family Engagement Series provides families with resources that will assist with their student’s success. The series is led by the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance Department, in collaboration with other PWCS programs, and community and business partners.
For more information, go to the PWCS Family Engagement Series.
Focus: Paying for College-Early Planning
6-7 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024- Live Virtual Session
Presenter for this session: Jason Puryear, Director of the College Place, with Education Credit Management Corporation
Intended for families of students in kindergarten through 8th grade, this session will explore various preparation options. An overview of the Virginia 529 program will be provided, offering insights into college savings.
Focus: Practical Strategies for Reducing Stress and Increasing Success
6-7 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2024- Live Virtual Session
Presenter for this session: Melissa Garcia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Vice President of Clinical Services with Dominion Hospital
Intended for all students and families, this session will focus on recognizing five domains that may contribute to wellness. Learn to take advantage of routine, make simple constructive changes to your student's environment, identify strategies to enhance social and family life, and identify warning signs and resources for educational and mental health support.
Focus: Responsible Decision-Making
6-7 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2024- Live Virtual Session
Presenter for this session: Chavonne Thomas, Coordinator for PWCS Heals, with PWCS
Intended for all students and families, this session will help you recognize how critical thinking skills are useful in and outside of the school setting. Learn ways to teach children and others through parts of a problem
Focus: Empowering Parents-Strategies for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Mental Health
6-7 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2024- Live Virtual Session
Presenter for this session: Jennifer Walker, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Clinical Supervisor, with Teen Talk Counseling
Intended for all students and families, this session, led by a licensed professional with 20 years of experience in youth mental health, will focus on helping parents gain valuable insigts into identifying warning signes, empowering families with effective strategies to support their children and adolescents, and practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety.
Focus: Prince William County Library-Student and Parent Resources
6-7 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2024- Live Virtual Session
Presenters for this session: Kristen Burnham, Coordinator for Office of Programming and Events, with Prince William Public Libraries, and Diane Stinson, Supervisor for Library Media Programs and Research, with PWCS.
Intended for all students and families, this session with Prince William Public Libraries' staff will include library resources, program information, services available, and the upcoming summer reading program.
Focus: Northern Virginia Community College Information
6-7 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2024- Live Virtual Session
Presenters for this session: Sandra Delgado, Coordinator for Outreach, and Leilani Liguid, Coordinator for Outreach, with Northern Virginia Community College
Intended students in 12th grade and their families, join this session to learn about the numerous opportunities, services, and resources designed to get you connected to Northern Virginia Community College.
Focus: A Family Guide to the Parent Resource Center
6-7 pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024- Live Virtual Session
Presenter for this session:Eleanor Contreras, Coordinator for Parent Resource Center and Family Engagement, with PWCS
Intended for students with disabilities and their parents, this session will focus on the crucial role the Parent Resource Center plays in supporting staff, parents, and families of children with disabilities by equipping them with knowledge, tools, and support to advocate for their children's educational needs.