Parent Academy

  • Parent Academy Seminars

    St Paul Public Schools is excited to offer Parent Academy Seminars at Como Park Senior High School. The Parent Academy Seminars are designed to provide parents with additional tools and resources on how to navigate the school system to build trustworthy and lasting partnerships between school, parents, and the community.

    Parents may sign up for seminars by contacting Jamie Hoffman at 651-744-5529 or email jamie.hoffman@spps.org  All seminars will be offered in English, Spanish, Somali, and Karen. Childcare and a light supper are provided. 

     

    Seminar #1
    Date: Feb. 27, 2018 5:30-8:00
    Title: Parenting in the Digital Age
    Description:  While iPads and other technology are powerful learning tools, it is important for families to set boundaries for how technology is used at home. There will be an overview of digital citizenship topics including Digital Life and Cyberbullying.
    Where: Como Park Senior High School
    Dinner: 5:30-6:00PM
    Seminar: 6:00-7:45PM

    Seminar #2
    Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 5:30-8:00
    Title: Understanding Student Data
    Description: Standards, assessments, progress reports, grades, and rubrics can all be confusing.  This seminar will provide tips to help parents understand the information about their child’s work in SPPS.
    Where: Como Park Senior High School
    Dinner: 5:30-6:00PM
    Seminar: 6:00-7:45PM

    For more information, call Jamie Hoffman at 651-744-5529 or email jamie.hoffman@spps.org