Family Engagement Series

PWCS Family Engagement Series

The Family Engagement Series provides families with resources that will assist with their student’s success. The series is led by the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance Department, in collaboration with other PWCS programs, and community and business partners.

Focus: Academic & Career Planning for Secondary Students

Target Audience: Families of secondary students

6 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 – Live Virtual Session

Join us on Thursday, September 28, 2023, to learn about Naviance and the resources available to all students. Families will learn about the school counseling college and career readiness curriculum delivered to middle and high school students through Naviance. This process is captured in the Academic Career Plan which includes college, career, and post-high school planning. Students continue this process each school year.

Presenter for this session: Ellen Odum with Naviance

Register for Thursday, September 28 - Zoom Session

For language accommodations, please complete the request form for the September 28 event by Tuesday, September 26.


Focus: Specialty Programs for Elementary Students

Target Audience: Families of elementary students

7 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2023 – Live Virtual Session

Join us on Monday, October 9, 2023, for a session that will focus on what specialty programs are available at the elementary school level. We will review the program offerings and discuss the application process, including deadlines. We will also discuss transportation options for students attending specialty programs.

Presenter for this session: Kelly Brown, Supervisor of Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs

Register for Monday, October 9 - Zoom Session

For language accommodations, please complete the request form for the October 9 event by Wednesday, October 4.


Focus: Specialty Programs for High School Students

Target Audience: Families of high school students

6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – Live Virtual Session

Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, for a session that will focus on what specialty programs are available at the high school level. We will review the program offerings and discuss the application process, including deadlines. We will also discuss transportation options for students attending specialty programs and high school athletics and activities considerations.

Presenters for this session: Kelly Brown, Supervisor of Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs, Dr. Martin Grimm, Director of Student Activities Management, and Christine Good, Supervisor of Career and Technical Education

Register for Tuesday, October 10 - Zoom Session

For language accommodations, please complete the request form for the October 10 event by Thursday, October 5.


Focus: Specialty Programs for Middle School Students

Target Audience: Families of middle school students

7-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 – Live Virtual Session

Join us for a session that will focus on what specialty programs are available at the middle school level. We will review the program offerings and discuss the application process, including deadlines. We will also discuss transportation options for students attending specialty programs.

Presenter for this session: Kelly Brown, Supervisor for Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs in PWCS

Register for Thursday, October 12 – Zoom Session

For language accommodations, please complete the request form for the October 12 event by Monday, October 9.


Focus: PWCS Social Emotional Learning Overview

Target Audience: All PWCS families

6-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023 – Live Virtual Session

Join us for a session that will focus on introducing families and caregivers to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and its five competencies. These competencies include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills. Engaging families in SEL can strengthen the home-school partnership and support students' emotional well-being and academic success.

Presenter for this session: Chavonne Thomas, Administrative Coordinator for PWCS Heals

Register for Thursday, October 26 – Zoom Session

For language accommodations, please complete the request form for the October 26 event by Monday, October 23.