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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.

Child Mind Institute Family Resource Center

Find helpful information and tips delivered by expert clinicians here

Family Action Network Webinars

View helpful parent education webinars available through the Family Action Network here

2021-2022 Parent Education Series Presentations

A Quick Look for Families - District Resources of Interest

A Quick Look for Families - Reinforcing Skills at Home and Preventing the "Summer Slide"

A  Quick Look for Families - Activities for Teaching Problem Solving at Home

A Quick Look for Families - Teaching Problem Solving at Home

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:

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

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

Participation and Grading


Online Learning Platforms


eLearning Parent Technology Tips


Student Services Overview


Community Resources

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. 
View Presentation 
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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
View Presentation

English Learner Strategies with Sandra Luna 
Tuesday, November 16
View Presentation Passcode: .MhbV4H+

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
View Flyer
Watch the Presentation

Fostering Independence at Home: Executive Functioning
Monday, April 26, 2021 
View Flyer
View Handout
Watch the Presentation

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.
View Presentation PowerPoint(No recording available)

Building Resilience During a Pandemic
Watch the Presentation
View the Slides

Equity 101
This event could not be recorded.
View the Handout

How to Help our Kids Thrive in a Digital World
Watch the Presentation