2016 Spring Course Catalog

Student Achievement

Parenting & Advocacy

Personal & Individual Growth

Dates, times and locations are accurate at time of publication; courses listed in this guide are subject to change. Visit www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy or call 904.390.2960 to verify and register. The Parent Academy of Duval County Public Schools is a family resource designed for parents, caregivers, and community members. 2016 Spring Schedule (All Parent Academy courses are free of charge)

ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS: PARENT PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESS Student Achievement Presented by: DCPS Staff Come explore how mathematics instruction has changed over time. This course will expose you to math 8TH GRADE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL Presented by: DCPS Staff content your child will experience and provide tips on how to help them be successful. High school graduation requirements, acceleration programs, career awareness and planning, and assessments. Date Location Time Date Location Time 01/06/16 Northwestern Middle School, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/11/16 Thomas Jefferson Elementary 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 2100 W. 45th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 8233 Nevada Street, Jacksonville, FL 32220 01/07/16 Landmark Middle School 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 02/01/16 Pinedale Elementary, 4229 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 101 Kernan Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32225 02/11/16 Abess Park Elementary, 12731 Abess Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. 01/07/16 John E. Ford K-8, 1137 Cleveland Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 02/22/16 R.V. Daniels Elementary, 1951 West 15th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 01/07/16 Fort Caroline Middle School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 3787 University Club Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32277 FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS Presented by: DCPS Staff Provides everything there is to know about state and federal financial aid programs. 01/13/16 Jefferson Davis Middle School 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 7050 Melvin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 Date Location Time 01/14/16 Southside Middle School 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 01/07/16 Raines High School, 3663 Raines Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 2948 Knights Lane East, Jacksonville, FL 32216 01/07/16 Paxon School for Advanced Studies 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/14/16 Darnell-Cookman Middle/High 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 3239 Norman E. Thagard Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32254 1701 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 01/12/16 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/21/16 Baldwin Middle/High, 291 Mill Street W., Baldwin, FL 32234 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 7310 Parker School Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 01/21/16 Westview K-8, 5270 Connie Jean Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/14/16 Frank H. Peterson Academy, 7450 Wilson Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/26/16 Mandarin Middle School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/19/16 Wolfson High School, 7000 Powers Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32217 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 5100 Hood Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 01/21/16 Englewood High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/28/16 Alfred I. duPont Middle School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 4412 Barnes Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 2710 duPont Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32217 01/25/16 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ACHIEVE 3000 Presented by: DCPS Staff 2445 San Diego Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Tools needed to best utilize the Achieve 3000 online program (used by students grades 3-12) at home. 01/26/16 First Coast High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Date Location Time 590 Duval Station Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 01/27/16 Oceanway Middle School, 143 Oceanway Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/26/16 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 03/31/16 Arlington Elementary School, 1201 University Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32211 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 2750 John Prom Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 05/19/16 Westview K-8, 5270 Connie Jean Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/26/16 Mayport USO Office, 2650 Mayport Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 01/28/16 Atlantic Coast High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMICS: A PERFECT RELATIONSHIP Presented by: DCPS Staff This course will review data associated with student attendance rates and its impact on student achievement. 9735 R.G. Skinner Pkwy. Jacksonville, FL 32256 01/28/16 Stanton College Preparatory High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Date Location Time 1149 West 13th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 01/28/16 Carver Recreation Center 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 777 5th Ave. South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 02/01/16 Robert E. Lee High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 1200 S. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205 02/17/16 MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 1095 West 6th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 02/02/16 Baldwin High School, 291 Mill Street West, Baldwin, FL 32234 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 03/17/16 Mandarin Middle School, 5100 Hood Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 02/04/16 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 4831 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258 04/12/16 Cedar Hills Elementary School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 6534 Ish Brant Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 02/11/16 A. Phillip Randolph Academy 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 05/11/16 Matthew Gilbert Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 1157 Golfair Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32209 1424 Franklin Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 02/25/16 Andrew Jackson High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 3816 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 DOES YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL? Presented by: DCPS and FDLRS/Child Find Staff This course will provide an understanding of Response to Intervention (RTI) and how it holds the promise of HELPING YOUR STRUGGLING READER: DYSLEXIA AFFECTS 1 IN 5 ensuring that all children have access to high-quality instruction, and that struggling students are identified, Presented by: DCPS Staff supported, and served early and effectively at their school. Parents and caregivers will gain more insight on how dyslexic students’ minds work, how they learn differently, and strategies to assist them. Date Location Time 04/05/16, DCPS Exceptional Education and Parent Services, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Date Location Time 04/19/16, and FDLRS/Child Find 02/11/16 Jacksonville University-Davis College of Business (First Floor 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 05/09/16 4124 Boulevard Center Drive, Building 4600, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Conference Room), 2800 University Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32211

2 HIGH SCHOOL EXIT OPTIONS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA VS. HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PRIORITIZING MILESTONES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL Presented by: DCPS Staff Presented by: DCPS Staff Learn how to set goals to be successful through Middle School and upon the entrance into High School. Learn the benefits of receiving a high school diploma, the limitations of a certificate of completion, how to turn a certificate of completion into a diploma and the resources available to attain this goal. Date Location Time 01/20/16 Kirby Smith Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Date Location Time 2034 Hubbard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 03/15/16 , 3701 Winton Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 02/17/16 Fort Caroline Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS: UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARDS 3787 University Club Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32277 ASSESSMENTS AND END OF COURSE EXAMS Presented by: DCPS Staff 03/16/16 Lake Shore Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Strategies to promote student success on the Florida Standards Assessment and End of Course Exams for Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II students. 2519 Bayview Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 Date Location Time PRIORITIZING MILESTONES IN HIGH SCHOOL Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff Learn how to set goals to be successful throughout High School and beyond. 01/12/16 William M. Raines High School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 3663 Raines Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Date Location Time 02/16/16 Frank H. Peterson Academies 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 03/30/16 A. Phillip Randolph Academy 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 7450 Wilson Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 1157 Golfair Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32209 03/08/16 Mandarin High School, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 04/18/16 Edward H. White High School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 4831 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258 1700 Old Middleburg Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES Presented by: DCPS Staff Learn how to assist high school students in the areas of Science and Social studies on the End of Course PRIORIZAR HITOS EN LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA Exams and FCAT 2.0 Science Assessments. Aprenda cómo establecer metas para tener éxito en la secundaria y más allá. Date Location Time Fecha Lugar Hora 04/04/16 Westside High School, 5530 Firestone Road, Jacksonville, FL 32244 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 04/05/16 Regency Square Branch Library 4:30-5:30 p.m. 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 LEARNING MORE ABOUT STEM Presented by: DCPS Staff/Education Advocates This course will provide parents with information on the STEM programs. SEEING STUDENT ATHLETES TO HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS AND COLLEGE COMPLETION Presented by: Brenda Priestly Jackson, Dynamic Education Foundation, Inc. (DEF) Date Location Time This course will teach parents how to fully support student-athletes both on and off the team. 01/30/16 Bethel Baptist Institutional Church 9:15 -11:45 a.m. Learn about the Dynamic Education Foundation, Inc., NCAA requirements, SAT/ACT prep, and more. 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Date Location Time MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES Presented by: DCPS Staff 02/11/16 Atlantic Coast High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to assist middle school students in the areas of Science and Social studies on the End of Course Exams and FCAT 2.0 Science Assessments. 9735 R.G. Skinner Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL 32256 Date Location Time 02/18/16 First Coast High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 590 Duval Station Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 02/03/16 Matthew Gilbert Middle School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 1424 Franklin Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 STORY TIME 03/31/16 Kernan Middle School, 2271 Kernan Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32246 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Presented by: The Jacksonville Public Library and the Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) Read with your baby! PREVENTING SUMMER READING LOSS Presented by: DCPS Staff Learn and understand the importance of summer reading. Date Location Time 01/29/16, The Center for Language and Culture (CLC) 11:00 a.m. - Date Location Time 02/25/16, on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 12:00 p.m. 04/27/16 The Bridge of Northeast Florida 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 03/11/16, 7401 Old Kings Road S., Jacksonville, FL 32217 1824 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 04/21/16, 05/11/16 Woodland Acres Elementary School 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 05/27/16 328 Bowlan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32211 TEST TAKING STRATEGIES THAT WORK Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff 05/25/16 Whitehouse Elementary School 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Master reading skills that can be used to reach proficiency on classroomand standardized tests. 11160 General Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32220 Date Location Time PRIORITIZING MILESTONES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff 02/01/16 The Carpenter’s Shop 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Learn how to set goals to be successful through Elementary School and upon entrance into Middle School. 1601 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211 02/22/16 Englewood High School, 4412 Barnes Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Date Location Time 03/14/16 Gregory Drive Elementary 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 01/12/16 Cedar Hills Elementary, 6534 Ish Brant Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 7800 Gregory Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210 02/09/16 Love Grove Elementary, 2446 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32216 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 04/06/16 George W. Carver Elementary 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 04/11/16 Sallye B. Mathis Elementary, 3501 Winton Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 2854 W. 45th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209

To learn more or register online go to: www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy

For additional registration options: E-mail [email protected] or call the Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at 904.390.2960

3 THE ONE STOP SHOP TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS (HOMEWORK HELP) UNDERSTANDING THE FSA: MIDDLE SCHOOL READING AND WRITING Presented by: DCPS Staff Presented by: DCPS Staff Explore web-based academic resources. Learn how to assist Middle School Students in the areas of Reading and Writing on the Florida Standards Assessment. Date Location Time 05/12/16 Landon Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Date Location Time 1819 Thacker Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 01/25/16 Arlington Middle School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 8141 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 THE WORLD OF DUAL ENROLLMENT Presented by: FSCJ Staff Learn how to earn college credits before entering college. 02/18/16 James Weldon Johnson ACTC 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 1840 West 9th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Date Location Time UNDERSTANDING THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) 04/05/16 Samuel Wolfson High School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 7000 Powers Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32217 Presented by: DCPS and FDLRS/Child Find Staff An overview of the purpose and development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Exceptional Education 05/03/16 Andrew Jackson High School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Student Services, and the content within an IEP. 3816 Main Street North, Jacksonville, FL 32206 Date Location Time TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN Presented by: DCPS Staff 02/23/16, DCPS Exceptional Education and Parent Services, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Gain important information for a smooth transition to Kindergarten. 03/08/16 and FDLRS/Child Find Date Location Time 4124 Boulevard Center Drive, Building 4600 Jacksonville, FL 32207 04/20/16 R.V. Daniels Elementary School 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. 1951 West 15th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 WHAT IS I-READY TELLING ME ABOUT MY CHILD’S PERFORMANCE? 04/27/16 Salvation Army Center of Hope 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Presented by: DCPS Staff 900 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 Learn the best utilization of the i-Ready online learning program to boost student achievement at home. 05/04/16 Parks Place Daycare and Learning Center 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Date Location Time 5500 Shindler Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222 02/25/16 Lake Forest Elementary School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 05/11/16 San Jose Elementary 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 901 Kennard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208 5805 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 05/18/16 Fort Caroline Elementary, 3925 Athore Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32277 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Parenting & Advocacy 05/25/16 Brentwood Elementary 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 3750 Springfield Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32206 ALL ABOUT DCPS SUMMER CAMPS Get an early-start to summer by gaining knowledge on DCPS Summer Camps. TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL Presented by: DCPS Staff This course provides information on transitioning from Elementary to Middle School. Date Location Time Date Location Time 03/15/16 Historic Springfield Community Learning Center 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 1601 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 01/19/16 Hendricks Avenue Elementary 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 3400 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 ANGER MANAGEMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff 01/21/16 Seabreeze Elementary 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Obtain knowledge on how past learning can influence present behavior and current trends. 1400 Seabreeze Avenue, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Date Location Time 02/02/16 Normandy Village, 8257 Herlong Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 02/18/16 Jacksonville Job Corps Center 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. UNDERSTANDING THE FSA: ELEMENTARY READING AND WRITING Presented by: DCPS Staff 4811 Payne Stewart Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Learn how to assist Elementary School Students in the areas of Reading and Writing on the Florida Standards Assessment. 03/03/16 First Baptist Church of Oakland 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 1025 Jessie Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 Date Location Time 04/14/16 The Carver Center 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/25/16 Jacksonville Beach Elementary School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 777 5th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 315 10th Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 02/09/16 Lake Forest Elementary School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. BLENDED AND STEP FAMILIES INTANGIBLES Presented by: The Church Group 901 Kennard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208 This Four-part series course will give clarity and understanding to the Intangibles of Blended and Step Families and how to know what to expect going in. 02/18/16 Lone Star Elementary School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 10400 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225 Date Location Time

UNDERSTANDING THE FSA: HIGH SCHOOL READING AND WRITING Presented by: DCPS Staff 02/03/16, Central Baptist Institutional Church 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to assist High School Students in the areas of Reading and Writing on the Florida Standards 02/10/16, 524 West 3rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Assessment. 02/17/16, Date Location Time 02/24/16 01/26/16 Frank H. Peterson Academies 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 04/04/16, WellCare Health Plans 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 7450 Wilson Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32210 04/11/16, 5115-1 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 04/18/16, 02/11/16 Terry Parker High School 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 7301 Parker School Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 04/25/16

To learn more or register online go to: www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy

For additional registration options: E-mail [email protected] or call the Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at 904.390.2960

4 BREAKFAST LEARNING SERIES Presented by: Family Support Services HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY KIDS Presented by: DCPS Staff Network while receiving helpful information to individuals raising children and professionals who help parents. Understand the importance of school and community-based resources to serve the WHOLE child. Each session covers a different topic. Date Location Time Date Location Time 01/14/16 Oak Hill Elementary School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 01/20/16, Edward Waters College 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 6910 Daughtry Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL 32210 02/17/16, Schell Sweet Community Resource Center 03/16/16, 1697 Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209 02/25/16 Normandy Village Elementary School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 8257 Herlong Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 05/18/16 03/08/16 Word of Life Empowerment Center 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. BULLYING IN THE 21ST CENTURY Presented by: DCPS Staff 1523 Chaffee Road, Jacksonville FL 32210 Review the warning signs and descriptions of behavior associated with bullying for both the victim and the 05/19/16 Edward H. White High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. bully, the laws associated with bullying, and DCPS policies and procedures. This course will also provide a 1700 Old Middleburg Road North, Jacksonville FL 32210 description of a safe and supportive environment, while offering resources for both students and their parents. HOW TO BE A BETTER ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CHILD IN ESE Date Location Time Presented by: DCPS and FDLRS/Child Find Staff 01/12/16, Edward H. White High School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This course will help parents advocate for their child in ESE, overview communication skills and preparing for 02/23/16, 1700 Old Middleburg Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 an IEP meeting. It will also provide an overview of different disabilities and understanding accommodations 03/15/16, for their child and the value of the ESE survey. 04/12/16, Date Location Time 05/03/16 01/19/16, DCPS Exceptional Education and Parent Services, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT Presented by: DCPS Staff 02/09/16 and FDLRS/Child Find This course will inform parents, students and guardians about the Code of Student Conduct and revisions to 4124 Boulevard Center Drive, Building 4600 Elementary and Secondary Codes. Jacksonville, FL 32207 Date Location Time HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL FAMILY Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff Knowing we all can improve, this course emphasizes self-inventory on the status of family and provides tools 02/08/16 Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. to ensure success, not perfection. 3501 Winton Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208 04/12/16 J.E.B. Stuart Middle School 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Date Location Time 4815 Wesconnett Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 02/02/16 Salvation Army Center of Hope 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 900 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 DISCOVER DUVAL Presented by: DCPS Leadership Take an inside look into the quality learning and great educational opportunities provided to the students of 03/08/16 The Carpenter’s Shop Center 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Duval County Public Schools (DCPS). Tour select schools and engage in discussions with school leadership, 1601 University Blvd. North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 educators and other stakeholders about the successes and challenges of public education. Visit 04/07/16 Pine Estates Elementary School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. www.discoverduvalschools.org to verify dates, and register. 10741 Pine Estates Road East, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Date Location Time IN TROUBLE OR TROUBLED Presented by: Judge Pauline Drake 01/07/16 First Coast High School 9:00 a.m. Is your child in trouble at school, already a part of the juvenile detention system, or struggling to make the appropriate decisions to avoid getting into trouble? This course provides parents with tips, tools and 590 Duval Station Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 strategies to be informed through these situations. 02/01/16 Merrill Road Elementary School 9:00 a.m. Date Location Time 8239 Merrill Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277 02/20/16 Bethel Baptist Institutional Church 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. 02/04/16 Highlands Middle School 10:00 a.m. 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 10913 Pine Estates Road East, Jacksonville, FL 32218 KNOW THE LAW Presented by: The Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office and Drug Free Duval 02/18/16 Jefferson Davis Middle School 10:00 a.m. This shared strategy provides a dynamic opportunity for parents to gain an understanding of laws and 7050 Melvin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 ordinances in Duval County. 03/03/16 Twin Lakes Middle School 10:00 a.m. Date Location Time 8050 Point Meadows Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256 02/01/16 Mandarin High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 03/16/16 Westview K-8, 5270 Connie Jean Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 9:00 a.m. 4831 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258 04/07/16 Venetia Elementary School 9:00 a.m. 02/29/16 Sandalwood High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 4300 Timuquana Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 2750 John Prom Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 04/28/16 Bartram Springs Elementary School 9:00 a.m. 03/17/16 Jacksonville Job Corps Center 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 4811 Payne Stewart Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32209 14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy., Jacksonville, FL 32258 05/05/16 Twin Lakes Elementary School 9:00 a.m. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WHAT YOU AS A PARENT NEED TO KNOW AND MAKE SURE 8000 Point Meadows Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256 YOUR CHILD KNOWS Presented by: Center for Children’s Rights This course will provide parents, caregivers, and community members knowledge of their own rights and ENJOY HEALTHY FOOD THAT TASTES GREAT Presented by: UF/IFAS Extension- Duval County their children’s constitutional rights with law enforcement contact at home, in the community, and at school. Learn about small changes for healthier fats, salts, sugars, food substitution, and recipe modification. Date Location Time Date Location Time 01/25/16 Grand Park Career Center 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 2335 West 18th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 02/03/16 WellCare Health Plans 10:00 - 02/24/16 Fort Caroline Middle School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 5115-1 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 11:00 a.m. 3787 University Club Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32277 04/07/16 First Baptist Church of Oakland 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 05/10/16 Robert E. Lee High School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 1025 Jessie Street. Jacksonville, FL 32206 1200 McDuff Ave. South, Jacksonville, FL 32205

5 PARENT LEADER INFORMATION SESSION Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff TOOLS FOR ENGAGEMENT Presented by: Drug Free Duval February is National Parent Leadership Month and the Parent Academy is always looking for great Parent This course provides specific strategies to assist parents in meaningful, intentional engagement that is linked Leaders! Parent Leaders are those who will support and empower other parents and advocate for the Parent to reduced risk-behavior choices. Academy overall. Come learn about the duties and requirements to participate in the Parent Leader program. Date Location Time Date Location Time 02/29/16 Atlantic Coast High School 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 02/06/16 Duval County School Board Building 11:00 a.m. - 9735 R.G. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 12:00 p.m. 02/10/16, Duval County School Board Building 12:00 p.m. - Personal & Individual Growth 02/19/16 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 1:00 p.m. ACHIEVE 3000 FOR PARENTS Presented by: DCPS Staff 02/25/16 Duval County School Board Building 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 This course will discuss the best utilization of the Achieve 3000 online program to boost adult reading achievement. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS: CREATING SCHOOL-WIDE CHAMPions Presented by: DCPS Staff Date Location Time Learn the framework DCPS schools will utilize as its foundation for supporting positive behavioral outcomes. Tuesdays, Bradham and Brooks Public Library 10:30 a.m.- 01/12/16 - 1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL 32208 12:30 p.m. Date Location Time 05/17/16 01/20/16 Northshore Elementary School, 5701 Silver Plaza, Jacksonville, FL 32208 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) 03/10/16 Arlington Middle School, 8141 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jacksonville Urban League 9:00 a.m. - 01/13/16 - 903 West Union Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 1:00 p.m. RESOLVING CONFLICT: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CHILD LIKE A CHAMP 05/25/16 Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff (excluding Gives a proactive approach in communication and developing positive decision-making skills and outcomes. holidays) Date Location Time Thursdays, Highlands Public Library 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 01/13/16 Salvation Army Center of Hope 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 01/14/16 - 1826 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218 900 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 05/26/16 (excluding 02/23/16 Job Corps, 4811 Payne Stewart Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32209 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. holidays) SCHOOL CHOICE INFORMATION SESSION Presented by: DCPS Staff BEING A BETTER YOU: ESTABLISHING AND ATTAINING LONG AND SHORT TERM GOALS Get information about magnets, special transfers, and other school options, while being able to ask questions. Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff Explore ways to enhance your life using motivational, coping and healthy techniques in reaching personal Date Location Time or professional milestones. 01/21/16, Duval County Public Schools 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 02/11/16, 1701 Prudential Drive (Cline Auditorium), Jacksonville, FL 32207 Date Location Time 04/14/16 02/24/16 James Weldon Johnson ACTC 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Presented by: DCPS Staff 1840 West 9th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 This course will provide a safe environment with accurate information to discuss mental health issues, and 04/19/16 Victory Pointe Housing Community 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. help reduce the stigma of mental health. 6750 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 Date Location Time BUILDING AND REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT 01/21/16 Rufus Payne Elementary, 6725 Hema Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Presented by: RealSense for Prosperity 03/14/16 Carter G. Woodson Elementary School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This course will provide techniques on how to build your credit or increase your credit score. 2334 Butler Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209 Date Location Time 04/07/16 Martin Luther King Elementary School 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 8801 Lake Placid Drive East, Jacksonville, FL 32208 02/22/16 Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 TEENING-UP! Presented by: UF/IFAS Extension-Duval County This 4-session series covers the unique teen-brain; developmental transitions, positive discipline, talking 03/30/16 Regency Square Branch 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. with teens about sex, drugs, alcohol, anger-management, and empowering youth in building assets. 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 Date Location Time 04/07/16 Bradham and Brooks Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL 32208 02/11/16, The Bridge of Northeast FL 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 02/18/16, 1824 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME 02/25/16, Discussions and worksheets on the decision to buy or rent, estimating the amount you can borrow, 03/03/16 calculating the amount of monthly mortgage payment you can afford, and deciding on the features in a home 04/01/16, UF/IFAS Extension-Duval County 10:00 - that are important to you. This course is a 2 part course. 04/08/16, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 11:30 a.m. 04/15/16, Date Location Time 04/22/16 05/04/16 Bradham and Brooks Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. TIPS FOR LOSING WEIGHT AND KEEPING IT OFF Presented by: UF/IFAS Extension-Duval County 1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL 32208 (PART I) Learn how to determine healthy weight, the top four tips for losing weight and how to keep track of physical activity. 05/11/16 Bradham and Brooks Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Date Location Time 1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL 32208 (PART II) 03/09/16 UF/IFAS Extension-Duval County 11:00 a.m.- 05/12/16 Dallas Graham Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 12:00 p.m. 2304 North Myrtle Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209 (PART I) 05/17/16 WellCare Health Plans 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 05/19/16 Dallas Graham Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 5115-1 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 2304 North Myrtle Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209 (PART II)

6 COUPONING Presented by: RealSense for Prosperity MICROSOFT EXCEL Presented by: The Jacksonville Public Library An introduction to the world of couponing and best practices. Microsoft Excel 2010 1, 2, 3 and 4 provide instruction on Microsoft Excel at the beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert levels. Date Location Time 02/11/16 Highlands Branch Library 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. MS Excel 1: MS Excel 2: MS Excel 3: MS Excel 4: Location Time 1826 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Beginners Intermediate Advanced Expert 04/27/16 Regency Square Branch 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 01/06/16 01/13/16 01/20/16 01/27/16 Main Library 11:30 a.m. - 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 (Room 124) 1:00 p.m. 01/14/16 01/21/16 01/28/16 02/04/16 University Park 11:00 a.m.- 05/23/16 Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Branch Library 12:30 p.m. 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 01/21/16 01/28/16 Bradham and Brooks 6:00 - DAD ALL DAY (DAD) Presented by: Family Support Services Branch Library 7:30 p.m. Support group for formerly incarcerated dads. 01/21/16 01/28/16 02/04/16 South Mandarin 6:30 - Branch Library 8:00 p.m. Date Location Time 02/03/16 02/10/16 Webb Weconnect 2:30 - 01/09/16, Edward Waters College 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Regional Library 4:00 p.m. 02/06/16, Schell Sweet Community Resource Center 03/05/16, 1697 Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209 02/06/16 02/20/16 Webb Weconnect 3:00 - 04/02/16, Regional Library 4:30 p.m. 05/07/16, 06/04/16 02/14/16 02/21/16 Main Library 1:30 - (Room 124) 3:00 p.m. FINANCIAL RECOVERY Presented by: RealSense for Prosperity 02/16/16 03/15/16 Southeast 6:30 - Find out how to recover financially and rebuild your credit after a financial-setback. Regional Library 8:00 p.m. Date Location Time 03/01/16 03/08/16 Highlands 6:00 - Regional Library 7:30 p.m. 01/26/16 Westbrook Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 2809 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 03/07/16 03/14/16 Main Library 3:00 - (Room 419) 4:30 p.m. 02/18/16 Dallas Graham Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 2304 North Myrtle Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209 MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010: POWERPOINT Presented by: The Jacksonville Public Library 02/23/16 Westbrook Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 1 and 2 provide instruction on Microsoft PowerPoint at the beginner and 2809 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 intermediate levels. 03/22/16 Westbrook Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. MS PowerPoint 1: MS PowerPoint 2: Location Time 2809 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 Beginners Intermediate

INVESTING BASICS Presented by: RealSense for Prosperity 01/04/16 01/11/16 Main Library 3:00 - Discover the difference between saving and investing, how diversification reduces risk, and the basics of (Room 419) 4:30 p.m. stocks, bond, and mutual funds. 02/04/16 02/11/16 Bradham and Brooks 6:00 - Branch Library 7:30 p.m. Date Location Time 02/17/16 02/24/16 Webb Wesconnett Region- 2:30 - 05/25/16 Regency Square Branch 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. al Library 4:30 p.m. 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 03/06/16 03/13/16 Main Library 1:30 - MANAGING YOUR MONEY IN TOUGH TIMES Presented by: RealSense for Prosperity (Room 124) 3:00 p.m. Learn how to make tough decisions for spending and get tips for reducing expenses. MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010: WORD Presented by: The Jacksonville Public Library Microsoft Word 2010 1, 2, and 3 provide instruction on Microsoft Word at the beginner, intermediate, Date Location Time and advanced levels. 04/14/16 Bradham and Brooks Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 1755 Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL 32208 MS Word 1: MS Word 2: MS Word 3: Location Time Beginners Intermediate Advanced 04/25/16 Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 01/07/16 01/14/16 Bradham and Brooks 6:00 - 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 Public Library 7:30 p.m. MEETING WITH JSO Presented by: DCPS-Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) 01/13/16 01/20/16 Webb Wesconnect 2:30 - These monthly informational sessions allow course-participants to speak with and ask questions of the Regional Library 4:00 p.m. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. 01/14/16 01/21/16 01/28/16 Main Library 4:00 - Date Location Time (Room 124) 5:30 p.m. 01/07/16, The Center for Language and Culture (CLC); Noon - 02/01/16 02/08/16 Main Library 3:00 - 02/04/16, on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 1:00 p.m. (Room 419) 4:30 p.m. 03/03/16, 7401 Old Kings Road, South, Jacksonville, FL 32217 02/11/16 02/18/16 University Park 11:00 a.m.- 04/07/16, Branch Library 12:30 p.m. 05/05/16 02/16/16 02/23/16 Highlands 6:00 - Regional Library 7:30 p.m. To learn more or register online go to: www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy 03/02/16 03/09/16 03/16/16 Main Library 11:30 a.m.- (Room 124) 1:00 p.m. For additional registration options: 03/03/16 03/10/16 03/17/16 South Mandarin 6:30 - E-mail [email protected] or call the Branch Library 8:00 p.m. Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at 904.390.2960 03/04/16 03/11/16 Regency Square 10:30 a.m.- Branch Library 12:00 p.m.

7 MOMS: EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUCCESSFULLY LANDING THE RIGHT JOB Presented by: DCPS Staff Presented by: Mygani, DCPS Parent Leader Prepare to successfully land the right job, create the right resume, and handle tough questions in a job Are you a stay at home mom wanting to start your own business but not sure where to start? This class will interview. give you the resources you need to get started in gaining financial stability while still keeping your family first. Date Location Time Date Location Time 01/19/16 Brentwood Lakes Housing Community 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. 01/27/16 Florida Baptist Children’s Home 10:00 - 3465 Village Center Drive Bldg #28, Jacksonville, FL 32206 2300 Bartram Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 11:30 a.m. 01/20/16 Southwind Villas Housing Community 11:30 a.m. - 02/25/16 WellCare Health Plans 10:00 - 8711 Newton Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216 1:00 p.m. 5115-1 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32205 11:30 a.m. 01/28/16 Victory Pointe Housing Community 11:00 a.m. - MONEY MATTERS 6750 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 12:30 p.m. Presented by: RealSense for Prosperity 02/16/16 Centennial Townhouses West 11:00 a.m. - Understand how to manage money and identify ways to decrease spending and increase income. 1261 North Broad Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 12:30 p.m. Date Location Time 02/17/16 Anders Park Housing Community 11:00 a.m. - 10770 Anders Blvd. Apt. #1708, Jacksonville, FL 32216 12:30 p.m. 01/21/16 Dallas Graham Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 2304 North Myrtle Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32209 02/24/16 Colonial Village Housing Community 11:00 a.m. - 9500 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 12:30 p.m. 02/09/16, Westbrook Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m 03/08/16 2809 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 03/15/16 Blodgett Villas Housing Community 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 1301 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT 04/19/16 Job Corps, 4811 Payne Stewart Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32209 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Presented by: RealSense for Prosperity Helps you estimate the amount you will need in retirement and explores potential sources, including social THE FOUNDATIONS OF ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS security, pensions, and personal investments. Presented by: DCPS Parent Academy Staff Date Location Time This course will provide participants with the basic information on starting a small business. Participants will receive information on how to obtain a business license, how to get resources to start 03/21/16 Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. a business and begin writing your business plan. 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210 Date Location Time RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING Presented by: Jacksonville Urban League 03/09/16 MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation 11:00 a.m. - This course will provide useful information on writing a resume and cover letter. Participants will have the opportunity to type their resume and cover letter, leaving the course with completed documents. Courses 1096 West 6th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209 12:00 p.m. begin the week of 01/11/16 and end 05/27/16. 04/20/16 University Park Branch Library (Public Meeting Room A) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 3435 University Blvd. North, Jacksonville, FL 32277 Date Location Time 05/17/16 Job Corps, 4811 Payne Stewart Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32209 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 1st, 2nd and Jacksonville Urban League 9:30 - 3rd Tuesday of 903 West Union Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 11:30 a.m. Every Month THE IMMIGRANT GUIDE: WHAT EVERY IMMIGRANT NEEDS TO KNOW (excluding Presented by: DCPS- Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) holidays) Information for Immigrants. Courses begin the week of 01/11/16 and end 05/27/16 (excluding holidays) ROSETTA STONE: LEARN ENGLISH/SPANISH Date Location Time Presented by: DCPS- Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) Mondays The Center for Language and Culture (CLC); 10:00 a.m. - At your own pace, learn English or Spanish using the individualized Rosetta Stone software. Courses begin the on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 12:00 p.m. week of 01/11/16 and end 05/27/16 (excluding holidays). 7401 Old Kings Road, South, Jacksonville, FL 32217 Date Location Time Tuesdays The Center for Language and Culture (CLC); 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; WOMEN’S CIRCLE Presented by: DCPS- Center for Language and Culture (ESOL) on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., A networking meeting to empower moms and women! Share with us your services, abilities, skills, and 7401 Old Kings Road, South, Jacksonville, FL 32217 and/or empower other ladies in a relaxing and a safe environment. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Date Location Time Tuesdays West Riverside Elementary School 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 01/15/2016, The Center for Language and Culture (CLC); 10:00 - 2801 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 02/19/2016, on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 11:30 a.m. Thursdays The Center for Language and Culture (CLC); 10:00 a.m. - 03/11/2016, 7401 Old Kings Road, South, Jacksonville, FL 32217 on the campus of Kings Trail Elementary 12:00 p.m.. 04/15/2016, 7401 Old Kings Road, South, Jacksonville, FL 32217 05/20/2016

To learn more or register online go to: www.duvalschools.org/ParentAcademy

For additional registration options: E-mail [email protected] or call the Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at 904.390.2960

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