2020-2021 Family Support Calendar

Date and Time(s)

Session Description

Zoom Links

Wednesday, October 7th

10:00-11:00am

5:00-6:00pm

Topics we will cover:

•  establish routines

• create successful learning environments
• set up expectations
• monitor screen time
• communicate and collaborate with teachers.

For each topic we will answer:

What is it?

Why is it important?

Why is it important in distance learning?

How can I use technology as a tool for each topic?

What can I do at home?

Family Support Session Zoom Link

Wednesday, October 14th

10:00-11:00am

5:00-6:00pm

Topics we will cover:

• Parent Teacher Conference Communication
• Managing conflicts (homework, virtual learning and others)
• Monitoring Student progress with Canvas and Zoom 

For each topic we will answer:

What is it?

Why is it important?

Why is it important in distance learning?

How can I use technology as a tool for each topic?

What can I do at home?

Family Support Session Zoom Link

Wednesday, October 21th

10:00-11:00am

5:00-6:00pm

Topics we will cover:

• Social Emotional Learning
• Emotional Regulation Core Concepts
• Anxiety:  Student and adult
• District Technology

For each topic we will answer:

What is it?

Why is it important?

Why is it important in distance learning?

How can I use technology as a tool for each topic?

What can I do at home?

Family Support Session Zoom Link

Wednesday, October 28th

10:00-11:00am

5:00-6:00pm

Topics we will cover:

• Self Compassion
• Virtual Classroom conflicts (teasing, bullying, friendships, and more)
• Self Compassion
• Emotional Deposits   

For each topic we will answer:

What is it?

Why is it important?

Why is it important in distance learning?

How can I use technology as a tool for each topic?

What can I do at home?

Family Support Session Zoom Link

Wednesday, November 4th

10:00-11:00am

5:00-6:00pm

This session will focus on Student Mindframes including how to: 

• Assess their current level of understanding
• Select tools to support and guide learning
• Seek feedback and use errors for learning
• Self monitor progress and adjust learning
• Recognize learning and teach others

Family Support Session Zoom Link

Wednesday, November 11th

10:00-11:00am

5:00-6:00pm

This session will focus on 5 of the 10 Mindframes for families including:

• I am an evaluator of my impact on my children's learning.
• I see the power of collaborating with others
• I value what my child brings to the family and world.
• I understand the centrality of my child.
• I have appropriately high expectations.

Family Support Session Zoom Link

Wednesday, November 18th

10:00-11:00am

5:00-6:00pm

This session will focus on the final 5 Mindframes for families including:

• I listen, build trust, and know how to gradually release responsibility.
• I know the balancing act between developing autonomy, relatedness, and competence.
• I appreciate the power of feedback and the place for praise as well as errors.
• I know how to work with the school.
• I am a parent, not a school teacher.

Family Support Session Zoom Link