Recorded Family Engagement Series Sessions
The Family Engagement Series provides families with resources that will assist with their student's success. Sessions that are hosted virtually are recorded and will be shared on this webpage when they are available for viewing.
If you have questions or don't see a past event listed here, please contact Yanet Boyd, Supervisor of Family and Community Engagement, at [email protected].
Adult Education Program
Focus: Adult Education Program
Target Audience: Adults 18 and over
Date: December 13, 2023 and January 24, 2024
This session focuses on the Adult Education Program and the educational opportunities it provides for adults who wish to acquire competencies necessary for further education, employment, and personal enrichment. We offer classes in GED, English Language Acquisition, Microsoft Specialist, Workforce Preparation, and much more.
Presenter: Toi Tanton, Coordinator of Adult Education, with Prince William County Public Schools
Career and Technical Education
Focus: Career and Technical Education
Target Audience: Students and families of middle and high school students
Date: November 9, 2023 and January 17, 2024
This session focuses on Career and Technical Education and the resources available to all students. Families will learn about Career and Technical Education program areas and courses available to middle and high school students. This will also be an opportunity to learn about Work-Based Learning experiences and upcoming events.
Presenters: Dr. Sarah Martin, Director of Career and Technical Education, and Danielle Meyer, Coordinator of CTE Workforce Development, with Prince William County Public Schools
Career Pathways and In-Demand Jobs
Focus: Career Pathways and In-Demand Jobs
Target Audience: Students in grades 6-12 and families
Date: February 1, 2024
This session focuses on the Virginia careers in-demand and the multiple pathways students and families can access those industries.
Presenter: Jason Puryear, Director of the College Place, with Education Credit Management Corporation
Empowering Parents - Strategies for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Mental Health
Focus: Empowering Parents - Strategies for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Mental Health
Target Audience: Students in Kindergarten - Grade 12 and families
Date: May 14, 2024
This session focuses on valuable insights into identifying warning signs, empowering families with effective strategies to support their children and adolescents, and practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety.
Presenter: Jennifer Walker, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Clinical Supervisor, with Teen Talk Counseling
Watch Empowering Parents - Strategies for Supporting Children and Adolescents in Mental Health
Exploring Dual Enrollment Opportunities in PWCS
Focus: Exploring Dual Enrollment Opportunities in PWCS
Target Audience: High school students and families
Date: February 7, 2024
This session focuses on exploring dual enrollment opportunities available to high school students. The session will cover the various opportunities to earn credit, ways to leverage those credits, as well as eligibility and the registration process for students.
Presenters: Kelly Brown, Supervisor for Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs, with Prince William County Public Schools, and Lacey Faunce, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, with Northern Virginia Community College
Watch Exploring Dual Enrollment Opportunities in PWCS Session
FAFSA Demo Q&A
Focus: FAFSA Demo Q & A
Target Audience: Students in grade 12 and their families
Date: November 7, 2023
This session focuses on the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid process. Students and families will have the opportunity to walk through the FAFSA one question at a time for a pre-screening of the new form and will be able to ask questions along the way.
Presenter: Jason Puryear, Director of the College Place, with Education Credit Management Corporation
FAFSA Walk-Through
Focus: FAFSA Walk-Through
Target Audience: Students in grade 12 and families
Date: January 9, 2024
This session focuses on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students and families will receive a virtual walk-through of the FAFSA in a demonstration account.
Presenter: Jason Puryear, Director of the College Place, with Education Credit Management Corporation
Financial Aid Award Letter Overview
Focus: Financial Aid Award Letter Overview
Target Audience: Students in grade 12 and families
Date: April 17, 2024
This session focuses on how students and families can understand the financial aid award package that is offered by their college of choice. Students and families will learn what to look for on award letters and what to be aware of when making a financial decision and commitment to college.
Presenter: Jason Puryear, Director of the College Place, with Education Credit Management Corporation
Gifted Education and Talent Development Program
Focus: Gifted Education and Talent Development Program
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: December 7, 2023
This session focuses on the services available to students in grades K-12 through the Gifted Education and Talent Development program. We will discuss what it means to be "gifted," and how students are identified for the program, and ways parents can support their advanced learners at home.
Presenter: Brenda Bailey, Supervisor of Gifted Education and Talent Development, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch Gifted Education and Talent Development Program Session
Knowledge is Power, Attend Every Hour: The Importance of School Attendance
Focus: Knowledge is Power, Attend Every Hour - The Importance of School Attendance
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: March 6, 2024
This session focuses on PWCS attendance regulations and processes, the impact of missed days, our efforts to increase attendance across the division, and how we can partner with families to improve attendance and student outcomes.
Presenter: Dr. Tamaica Martin, Supervisor of Student Prevention Programs and Family Assistance, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch Knowledge is Power, Attend Every Hour - The Importance of School Attendance Session
Mathematics Curriculum for Secondary Students
Focus: Mathematics Curriculum for Secondary Students
Target Audience: Students in grades 6-12 and families
Date: November 30, 2023
This session focuses on students' ability to apply math formulas accurately, efficiently, and flexibly. The student's ability to transfer math formulas to different problems, and to recognize when one math formula is more appropriate to apply than another.
Presenters: Shannon Miller, Coordinator of Secondary Math, and Shelly Pine, Coordinator of Secondary Math, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch the Mathematics Curriculum for Secondary Students Session
Nontraditional Programs
Focus: Nontraditional Programs
Target Audience: Students in grades 6-12 and families
Date: December 6, 2023
This session focuses on information on the Nontraditional Programs in Prince William County Public Schools to include the Evening School Program, the ISAEP 16/17 GED Program, and the STAR Tutoring Program.
Presenter: Wendy Downey, Supervisor of Nontraditional Education Programs, with Prince William County Public Schools
Northern Virginia Community College
Focus: Northern Virginia Community College
Target Audience: Students in grade 12 and families
Date: May 23, 2024
This session focuses on information about the numerous opportunities, services, and resources designed to get you connected to Northern Virginia Community College.
Presenters: Sandra Delgado, Coordinator for Outreach, and Leilani Liguid, Coordinator for Outreach, with Northern Virginia Community College
Parks and Recreation: Summer 2024 Programs and Youth Employment
Focus: Parks and Recreation: Summer 2024 Programs and Youth Employment
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: March 7, 2024
This session focuses on the Department of Parks and Recreation. They will be presenting their Summer 2024 programs offerings as well as sharing opportunities for youth employment with Prince William County.
Presenter: Sara Smith, Senior Manager of Recreation, with Prince William County Government
Watch Parks and Recreation: Summer 2024 Programs and Youth Employment
Paying for College: Early Planning
Focus: Paying for College - Early Planning
Target Audience: Students in Kindergarten – Grade 8 and families
Date: May 7, 2024
This session focuses on how students and families can explore various financial preparation options. An overview of the Virginia 529 program will be provided, offering insights into college savings.
Presenter: Jason Puryear, Director of the College Place, with Education Credit Management Corporation
Practical Strategies for Reducing Stress and Increasing Success
Focus: Practical Strategies for Reducing Stress and Increasing Success
Target Audience: Students and families grades Kindergarten – Grade 12
Date: May 8, 2024
This session focuses on recognizing five domains that may contribute to wellness. Learn to take advantage of routine, make simple constructive changes to your student’s environment, identify strategies to enhance social and family life, and identify warning signs and resources for educational and mental health support.
Presenter: Melissa Garcia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Vice President of Clinical Services, with Dominion Hospital
Watch Practical Strategies for Reducing Stress and Increasing Success
Prince William Public Libraries - Student and Parent Resources
Focus: Prince William Public Libraries - Student and Parent Resources
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: May 22, 2024
This session focuses on library resources, program information, services available, and the upcoming Summer Reading Program.
Presenter: Kristen Burnham, Coordinator for Office of Programming and Events, with Prince William Public Libraries
Watch Prince William Public Libraries - Student and Parent Resources Session
PWCS Office of the Ombudsman
Focus: PWCS Office of the Ombudsman
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: December 11, 2023 and February 15, 2024
This session focuses on the Office of the Ombudsman. It provides parents, students, and members of the school community a confidential, impartial, and informal place where they can seek assistance in navigating concerns, conflicts, and issues arising within PWCS. The people who visit the Ombudsman's office may do so for many reasons. The office seeks to empower these individuals to overcome their disputes, conflicts, and barriers by helping them to find options for the best possible resolution.
Presenter: Monique Bookstein, Ombudsman, with Prince William County Public Schools
PWCS Summer Academic Enrichment and Recovery Opportunities for Students
Focus: PWCS Summer Academic Enrichment and Recovery Opportunities for Students
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: April 11, 2024
This session focuses on the academic and enrichment summer learning opportunities for summer 2024. Families will learn about the summer offerings and the registration process.
Presenters: Laura Gast, Coordinator of Extended Learning Opportunities, and Mandy Livings, Coordinator of Extended Learning Opportunities, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch PWCS Summer Academic Enrichment and Recovery Opportunities for Students
Relationship Skills
Focus: Relationship Skills
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: February 8, 2024
This session focuses on the importance of communication in the school setting and modeling Social Emotional Learning competencies through healthy relationships.
Presenter: Chavonne Thomas, Coordinator of PWCS Heals, with Prince William County Public Schools
Responsible Decision-Making
Focus: Responsible Decision-Making
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: May 9, 2024
This session focuses on helping you recognize how critical thinking skills are useful in and outside of the school setting. Learn ways to teach children and others through parts of a problem.
Presenter: Chavonne Thomas, Coordinator of PWCS Heals, with Prince William County Public Schools
REVIVE
Focus: REVIVE
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: February 22, 2024
This session focuses on educating students and families on how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using naloxone.
Presenter: Mallory McKnight, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, with Prince William County Public Schools
Rising Senior College Application: Common Application Overview
Focus: Rising Senior College Application - Common Application Overview
Target Audience: Students in Grade 12 and families
Date: April 25, 2024
This session focuses on how students and families can complete the Common Application. Students and families will receive a walk-through of the common application and learn what can be done during the summer leading into senior year.
Presenter: Jameia Tennie, Director of Student Engagement Programs, with Common Application
Watch Rising Senior College Application: Common Application Overview
Scholarship Searches
Focus: Scholarship Searches
Target Audience: High school students and families
Date: February 20, 2024
This session focuses on students and families understanding sources of scholarships both locally and nationally. Families and students will receive key scholarship searching tips and scholarship application steps including a highlight of Naviance.
Presenter: Jason Puryear, Director of the College Place, with Education Credit Management Corporation
Self and Social Awareness
Focus: Self and Social Awareness
Target Audience: All students and families
Date: December 14, 2023
This session focuses on how parents can help children develop self and social awareness. Families will learn how self and social awareness is the foundation of Social Emotional Learning skills.
Presenter: Chavonne Thomas, Coordinator of PWCS Heals, with Prince William County Public Schools
Social Emotional Learning Overview
Focus: Social Emotional Learning Overview
Target Audience: All
Date: October 26, 2023
This session focuses on introducing families and caregivers to social emotional learning and its five competencies. These competencies include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills. Engaging families in social emotional learning can strengthen the home-school partnership and support students' emotional well-being and academic success.
Presenter: Chavonne Thomas, Coordinator of PWCS Heals, with Prince William County Public Schools
Specialty Programs for Elementary Students
Focus: Specialty Programs for Elementary Students
Target Audience: Families of elementary students
Date: October 9 and November 14, 2023
This session focuses 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: Kelly Brown, Supervisor of Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch the Specialty Programs for Elementary Students Session
Specialty Programs for Middle School Students
Focus: Specialty Programs for Middle School Students
Target Audience: Middle school students and families
Date: October 12 and November 13, 2023
This session focuses 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: Kelly Brown, Supervisor of Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch the Specialty Programs for Middle School Students Session
Specialty Programs for High School Students
Focus: Specialty Programs for High School Students
Target Audience: High school students and families
Date: October 10 and November 16, 2023
This session focuses 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 VHSL considerations.
Presenter: 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, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch the Specialty Programs for High School Students Session
Student Vision Profile
Focus: Student Vision Profile
Target Audience: Middle and high school students and families
Date: March 18, 2024
This session focuses on the new Student Vision Profile. Learn about this personalized view of students' post-high school readiness, including college and career information. The Student Vision Profile is a document that contains valuable information about planning for life after high school and making the most of their PWCS experience.
Presenter: Dr. Anaid Shaver, Supervisor of College and Career Services, with Prince William County Public Schools
Understanding Graduation Requirements and Academic Advisement Resources
Focus: Understanding Graduation Requirements and Academic Advisement Resources
Target Audience: Students in grades 8-12 and families
Date: January 23, 2024
This session focuses on the new PWCS course catalog, graduation requirements, and the Equal Opportunity Schools initiative. Participants will also learn about and receive updates regarding the Career and Technical Education program to prepare for the upcoming academic advising season.
Presenters: Dr. Charmelle Ackins, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Compliance, Dr. Sarah Martin, Director of Career and Technical Education, Jane Prince, Supervisor of Secondary Counseling, and Briana Milton, Coordinator of School Counseling K-12, with Prince William County Public Schools
Watch Understanding Graduation Requirements and Academic Advisement Resources Session
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