Parent University
Parent University is a community collaboration led by the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District. Through Parent University, Broadalbin-Perth partners with community agencies and organizations to offer free courses, family events and activities that will equip families with new or additional skills, knowledge, resources and the confidence to become full partners in their children’s education.
The goal of Parent University is to increase parent involvement in B-P schools and empower parents to raise children who are successful in school and in life. Research has shown that parents can increase a child’s academic success through their involvement with schools and communities. Parental involvement improves student morale, attitudes, and academic achievement across all subject areas.
2023-24 Parents as Partners Webinar Series
This series features live Zoom webinars. Each session will be recorded and available for the entire school year. Each live webinar will take place at 6:30 p.m. Click here to learn about Building Better Futures, the provider of this series.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Skills for a Successful School Year: Organize, Prioritize and Manage Time
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Bashant, Founder of Building Better Futures and Psychotherapist
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Special Education: The Basics
Presenter: Colleen Lester, Educational Consultant and Former Elementary Principal
Thursday, Nov. 9
Avoidance, Obsessions, Perfectionism and Other Expressions of Anxiety
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Bashant, Founder of Building Better Futures and Psychotherapist
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Pre/Young Teen
Presenter: Renee Beaulieu, School Improvement Specialist and Parent
Thursday, Dec. 7
Mindfulness-Informed Parenting: Learn the Basics for Introducing Mindfulness Practices to Your Child
Presenter: Dr. Paul Piniero, Assistant Superintendent of Westsfield Public Schools, New Jersey
Thursday, Jan. 11
Depression and Suicide: Warning Signs and What You Can Do to Help
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Bashant, Founder of Building Better Futures and Psychotherapist
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Managing Social Media in Our Lives
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Bashant, Founder of Building Better Futures and Psychotherapist
Thursday, Feb. 8
Avoiding Power Struggles, Angry Outbursts, and Other Challenging Behavior
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Bashant, Founder of Building Better Futures and Psychotherapist, and Kristen Pidgeon
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Making Friends and Keeping Them: 10 Social Skills to Teach Your Child
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Bashant, Founder of Building Better Futures and Psychotherapist
Thursday, March 21
It's an Inside Job: Knowing and Communicating Feelings and Needs
Presenter: Beth DeAngelis, Professor of Social and Emotional Intelligence, Siena College
More Information
Jennifer Grimmick
Parent University Co-Coordinator
High School Counselor
grimmickj@bpcsd.org
518.954.2620
Charla Simonson
Parent University Co-Coordinator
High School Counselor
simonsonc@bpcsd.org
518.954.2620