Saturday, February 27, 2021 8:30 A.M.—1:00 P.M
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Saturday, February 27, 2021 8:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. ~ VIRTUAL ~ Parent Camp is brought to you through a collaboration between Northville Public Schools & the Northville Educational Foundation Presented by Program 8:30 a.m. —10:00 a.m. Welcome & Introduction Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jim Harris “Understanding Trauma & Stress: A Guide for Parents” It is no secret that raising children in a society today is nothing short of challenging. In his keynote, Dr. Harris will help you better understand the developmental landscape as it relates to trauma and stress. He will also explore the effects that trauma and stress can have on the physiology and psychology of young people and how understanding these potential effects can help us provide more responsible and effective supports for our children. 10:10 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Breakout Session 1 11:10 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Breakout Session 2 12:10 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Breakout Session 3 Parent Camp will be VIRTUAL this year. Click here to see the Parent Camp website for the Zoom links necessary to attend the keynote address and participate in the breakout sessions. You can also go to www.supportnef.org/parent-camp to access the Parent Camp website. Special thanks to all of our presenters for sharing their knowledge, resources and tools to help our parents and students be more successful! Dr. Jim Harris: ”Understanding Trauma & Stress: A Guide for Parents” Dr. Jim Harris is the owner of Opportunities Consulting Services and the Associate Director of the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University. He has had several roles in the health and human services field throughout his career as an early interventionist, parent educator, educational consultant, university professor, and behavioral health therapist. Dr. Harris has presented at a variety of conferences from the local to the international levels on such topics as behavioral intervention, parenting, positive behavior support, trauma-informed care, organizational change, and many more. He is the creator of “10 Things You Need to Know About Kids,” an audio program that helps parents and teachers be more effective in their work with children. He has also worked with a variety of public and private entities including the Fred Rogers Company, United States Department of Education, the United States Department of Justice, and many more. About Childhood 2.0 Childhood 2.0 is required viewing for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age. Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.Click here to view it on YouTube for free. Target Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Topic & Presenter Grades 10:10-11:00 11:10-12:00 12:10-1:00 1. A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Schoology & Other Helpful Learning Tools K-12 X X Jennifer Lawson 2. A Timeline for Transition from Special Education to Adult Services K-12 X X Karen Wang 3. Beginning the Grief Journey PK-12 X X Jennifer Frush & Emily Ryan 4. Brain Development and Problem Solving in Young Children PK-2 X Jen Kasaba & Brandy Gingell 5. Childhood 2.0 Discussion and Download PK-12 X Katey McPherson & Chris McKenna 6. Don’t Panic!: Anxiety Made Simple PK-12 X X X Matthew Swartz 7. Executive Functioning 101 K-12 X X Beth Hutton 8. Exploring the Realities of Youth Mental Health and Suicide 6-12 X X Melissa Tolstyka 9. Getting Ready for College 9-12 X Laurie Kattuah-Snyder & Andrew Wonnacott 10. Growing Up Digital: The Golden Guard Rails Every Child Needs PK-12 X Katey McPherson & Chris McKenna 11. Helping Your Student Own Their Behavior K-12 X X Diana Patterson 12. Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness PK-12 X Christina Witter & Mary Beth Connolly 13. Mindset Matters: Parenting During a Pandemic PK-12 X X Amy Prevo & Kerri Ann Sondreal 14. Mistakes, Successes & Lessons Learned: Raising Three Boys with Different PK-age X X X Diagnoses 26+ Eileen Brandt 15. Now What?: Building Resilience in Young People PK-12+ X Dr. Jim Harris 16. Resources for Parenting During Distance Learning...and beyond! PK-12 X X Ashleigh Apostolovski 17. SEL for High School-How to Grow with your Child 9-12 X X Dianna Shamus & Amy Morelli 18. STEM Education for the 21st Century 9-12 X Megan Palmer, Trish Krebs & Gabe Pak 19. Supporting Challenging Behaviors at Home for Your Child with Special Needs PK-age X Tim Schroeter & Erin Barney 26 20. Teaching Financial Responsibility for Kids K-5 X X X Jenna Perez & Jeff Cusmano in a pre-recorded presentation Target Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Topic & Presenter Grades 10:10-11:00 11:10-12:00 12:10-1:00 21. The Road to College 9-12 X X Emily Manoogian 22. The World of Work: Is Your Student Ready to Launch? 9-12 X X Chris Ferrell 23. Time Management 6-12 X X Cheri Sclater 24. Transitioning to High School 6-9 X X Maureen Schneider 25.Welcome To NPAAS for Tutoring and Community Engagement PK-8 X X X Monifa Henry, Tracey Stevenson & Tia Marie Sanders 26. What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do PK-12 X Cheryl Jones 27. Zones of Regulation K-5 X X Jennifer Bush & Caitlin Zatkoff BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Session 1 – 10:10 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Session 2 – 11:10 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Session 3 – 12:10 p.m.—1:00 p.m. 1. A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Schoology & Other Helpful Learning Tools — Grades K-12 (Jennifer Lawson, Math Teacher & Schoology Coach—Northville Public School) - Session 2 & 3 Learn how to navigate the Schoology platform including viewing grades & assignments, emailing teachers and other helpful learning tools available to the students. 2. A Timeline for Transition from Special Education to Adult Services — Grades K-12 (Karen Wang, Parent—Northville High School) - Session 1 & 2 Students who have IEPs and 504 plans face uncertainty when they exit the school system. In this presentation, a Northville parent who has been through the process with her child will review each step in the transition to adulthood, and will explain how to access the services available to young adults with disabilities. 3. Beginning the Grief Journey — Grades PK-12 (Jennifer Frush, Executive Director & Emily Ryan, Project Coordinator—New Hope Center for Grief Support) - Session 1 & 2 New Hope Center for Grief Support will be presenting on the grief journey, the basics of caring for someone in grief, grieving during the pandemic, childhood bereavement statistics, childhood developmental responses to grief, and information about New Hope Center. 4. Brain Development and Problem Solving in Young Children — PK-2 (Jen Kasaba, Psychologist & Brandy Gingell, Early Childhood Education Specialist—Northville Public School) - Session 2 Are you experiencing challenging behaviors at home with your child ages 2-7? Do you find that you are regularly diffusing conflicts, yelling, and using other punishments that are not changing the behaviors? Join our workshop to gain an understanding of your child’s brain development and learn strategies in relation to “mistaken behavior” to create a calmer home environment. 5. Childhood 2.0 Discussion and Download — PK-12 (Katey McPherson, Youth Mental Health Advocate and Representative of Bark Schools & Chris McKenna, Founder and President—Project Young Eyes) - Session 1 Childhood 2.0 is required viewing for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age. Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more. Katey McPherson, a youth mental health advocate and representative of Bark For Schools, an online behavioral insight app, and Chris McKenna, founder and President of Protect Young Eyes, as well as star in Childhood 2.0, will download and debrief the most important aspects of the movie alongside of strategies and tips to keep your family safe online and in person. 6. Don’t Panic!: Anxiety Made Simple — PK-12 (Matthew Swartz, MSSW, LMSW, Director of Training & Development—PCS-Counseling) - Session 1, 2 & 3 In our fast-paced, modern world we have come to expect daily anxiety and stress as normal, something we all have to “just deal with.” Most of us deal with the impact of this anxiety, even if we aren’t aware of it. For those with chronic anxiety, the feeling of being on edge, worried, or overwhelmed can begin to seem so constant that it’s impossible to change. Worry no longer! With a greater understanding of how anxiety works, and the right set of skills and tools, individuals can learn not just to reduce their anxiety and stress, but how to fill their life with joy, peace, and calm. This talk will be helpful both for those who are anxious and stressed, and also those who have a loved one with anxiety issues. It will focus on explaining what anxiety is, how it works in our brain and our body, how we can support those who experience anxiety, and how we can free ourselves from the downward spiral. With the right combination of information and practical advice, you will leave this talk with a greater understanding of what anxiety is, how it impacts our lives, and how to master it.