Parent Education Series
The Parent Education Series are presentations designed to help our families thrive.
Upcoming and past educational series presentations and Parent Education Video and Presentations are available below.
Parent Education Videos and Presentations
A series of parent-education videos and presentations are posted below to continue ongoing and clear communication regarding school-related procedures and resources. Videos and presentations are added regularly.
Carrie Goldman Presentation: Bullying or Normal Social Conflict?
April 25, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Winkelman
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A Quick Look for Families - Activities for Teaching Problem Solving at Home
A Quick Look for Families - Teaching Problem Solving at Home
Devorah Heitner, PhD Presentation: Parenting in the Digital World
Tuesday, January 17
Devorah Heitner, PhD joined District 31 for an in-person Parent Education presentation about parenting in the digital world and how to help your child thrive with empathy, kindness, and integrity. Heitner is the author of Screenwise, as well as the upcoming book Growing Up in Public, which will be available in September, 2023.
Ideas for Holiday Celebrations
Everything from preparing for gatherings to gift giving to accessible games to accessible places to visit.
Read-alouds about Differences and Disabilities:
- Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You (picture book)
- Thank You Mr. Falker (picture book)
- A Boy Called Bat (chapter book)
- Fish in a Tree (chapter book)
Parents as Partners in the Educational Process
Inclusion Practices - Behavior Support Strategies for Families
Inclusion Practices - Home Relationship Building Practices
Village of Northbrook Gun Safety Initiatives
Inclusion Practices - Classroom Routines that Support Behavior
Family Action Network Webinars
View helpful parent education webinars available through the Family Action Network here.
2021-2022 Parent Education Series Presentations
Inclusion Practices - Virtual Clam Corners
Inclusion Practices - Accommodations, Modifications, and Accommodations Parents Can Use at Home to Support Their Child
Inclusion Practices - Emotional Health and Regulation Strategies
Inclusion Practices - It's Okay to Be Average
Inclusion Practices - Outside Evaluations
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers about Special Education Services
Inclusion Practices - Advocating for Your Child
Inclusion Practices - Developmental Milestones
Inclusion Practices - Behavior Strategies
Inclusion Practices - IEPs
Inclusion Practices - 504 Plans
Inclusion Practices - The Evolution of Inclusion
Inclusive Practices - Talking About Disabilities
Inclusion Practices - Home to School Communication
Inclusion Practices - Positive Family Relationships - View Slideshow here.
Inclusion Practices - Executive Functioning
Inclusion Practices - Autism
Inclusion Practices - ADHD
Inclusion Practices - Additional District 31 Services Part 2
Inclusion Practices - Additional District 31 Services
Inclusion Practices - Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Inclusion Practices - District 31 Services
Inclusion Practices - Conversation Starters
A Quick Look at Inclusion Practices - Family Edition
Interpretation and Translation Services
Skyward Family Access for Report Cards
eLearning Parent Technology Tips
How to login to Skyward Family Access if you are new to the district or forgot your username/password
How to submit the Wellness screening question in Skyward Family Access
How to use Skyward Mobile Phone App
2021-2022 Parent Education Series Presentations
Social Emotional Learning with Doug Bolton
Tuesday, October 26 and Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m.
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504 Plan Accommodations with Jesse Menold
Monday, November 1
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CATCH Presents “My Mental Health Journey with Coach Mark Potter”
Monday, November 15
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English Learner Strategies with Sandra Luna
Tuesday, November 16
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Special Education Advisory Meetings with Dr. Janine Gruhn
Tuesday, December 14, Tuesday, March 8, and Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m.
2020-2021 Parent Education Series Presentations
Protect Yourself and Your Community with the COVID-19 Vaccine
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Watch the Presentation
Fostering Independence at Home: Executive Functioning
Monday, April 26, 2021
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View Handout
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Enough with the Consequences by Dr. Ross Greene
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Watch the Presentation (Available until June 7)
Advanced Learning Program (formerly the Enriched Learning Program)
Monday, May 24, 2021
Learn about what the Advanced Learning Program will look like for students in grades 4 - 8 during the 2021 - 2022 school year.
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Building Resilience During a Pandemic
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Equity 101
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How to Help our Kids Thrive in a Digital World
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