NBOE Parent University
Course
Catalog

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SERIES TITLE

Course Title(s) & Session(s)

Dept./Org

Session Date/Time

SERIES I - ORIENTATION TO NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

Aplicaciones de Almuerzo🔺

[Lunch Applications (Spanish)]

Food Services Department

Self Paced/On-Demand

Assistencia (Spanish)🔺

[Attendance (Spanish)]

Student Support Services

Self Paced/On-Demand

Attendance

Student Support Services

Self Paced/On-Demand

Lunch Application Process

Food Services Department

Self Paced/On-Demand

Newark Enrolls: Enrollment and Admissions into NBOE Schools

Office Planning Evaluation & Testing

Self Paced/On-Demand

Newark Enrolls: Inscripción y Admisiones a Escuelas del NBOE 🔺

[Newark Enrolls: Enrollment and Admissions into NBOE Schools (Spanish)]

Office Planning Evaluation & Testing

Self Paced/On-Demand

Transición al Jardín de Infantes🔺

[Transition to Kindergarten (Spanish)]

Office of Early Childhood

Self Paced/On-Demand

Transition to Kindergarten

Office of Early Childhood

Self Paced/On-Demand

Transition to High School: Parent Guide for Eighth Graders 

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES II - TECHNOLOGY

Healthy Use of Educational Technology at Home

Office of Teaching & Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

Helping Students Safely Navigate Today’s Technology

Office of Teaching & Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

Portal de Padres de PowerSchool🔺

[NBOE Parent Portal (Spanish)]

Office of Federal Programs & Grants

Self Paced/On-Demand

Portal dos Pais do distrito do Newark 🔺

[NBOE Parent Portal (Portuguese)]

Office of Federal Programs & Grants

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES III - CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Bilingual Literacy Resources for Parents at Home

Office of Teaching & Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

Come SIGN with Me (American Sign Language)

Zaykeya Thomas-Cole,
John F. Kennedy School

Self Paced/On-Demand

Estratégias e Recursos para Ajudar os Alunos ELL a ter Sucesso🔺
[Strategies and Resources to Help ELL Students Succeed (Portuguese)]

Office of Teaching & Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

Estratégias para Apoiar Alunos Bilíngues em Casa🔺

[Strategies to Support Bilingual Students at Home (Portuguese)]

Office of Bilingual Education

Self Paced/On-Demand

How to Learn Science with Your Child

Office of Science

Self Paced/On-Demand

Phonics Bootcamp at Home (K-2)

Office of Teaching & Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

Recursos de Alfabetización Bilingüe para Padres en el Hogar🔺

[Bilingual Literacy Resources (Spanish)]

Office of Teaching & Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

Recursos de Leitura Bilíngüe para Países em Casa🔺

 [Bilingual Literacy Resources (Portuguese)]

Office of Teaching & Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

Science This Summer

Office of Science

Self Paced/On-Demand

Strategies to Support English Language Learners at Home

Office of Bilingual Education

Self Paced/On-Demand

Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Development at Home During Remote Learning

CREED Strategies

Self Paced/On-Demand

Teaching Math Conceptually - The Why and How to Help Your Child

Office of Mathematics

Self Paced/On-Demand

That’s Not the Way I Learned It - Helping Your Child with Math

Office of Mathematics

Self Paced/On-Demand

Transition Planning for Students with an IEP

Office of Special Education

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES IV - HEALTH & WELLNESS

Cooking Matters at the Store

SNAP-Ed

Self Paced/On-Demand

Fundamental Nutrition Principles for Wellness

Rutgers University

Self Paced/On-Demand

Healthy Habits

North Ward Leadership Team

Self Paced/On-Demand

KidsFit in the Schools with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center &

Office of Teaching and Learning

Self Paced/On-Demand

       La Cocina Importa en la Tienda🔺

[Cooking Matters at the Store (Spanish)]

SNAP-Ed

Self Paced/On-Demand

Parent Nutrition Workshop

University Hospital of Newark

Self Paced/On-Demand

Vaccinations for Kids

University Hospital of Newark

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES V - SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING & MENTAL HEALTH

An Introduction to Rethink Ed - Social Emotional Learning Program

Rethink Ed

Self Paced/On-Demand

Apoyando la Salud Mental de los Niños🔺
[Supporting Children’s Mental Health (Spanish)]

Clara Maass Medical Center | RWJ Barnabas Health

Self Paced/On-Demand

Build & Decorate Your Emotional Home: Engaging the Tools and the Practice of The Emotional Legacy Framework

The Dignity Effect, LLC

Self Paced/On-Demand

Building Resilience Through Loss & Adversity (Series)

Good Grief, Inc.

Navigating Through Loss and Adversity

Good Grief, Inc.

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Raising and Empowering Resilient, Self-Reliant Children

Good Grief, Inc.

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Coping with Adversity: Adaptive Skills to Build Resilience

Good Grief, Inc.

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Being is Doing: Supportive Communication Practices

Good Grief, Inc.

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Creating Safe Conditions for Learning (Series)

Organized by Newark Trust for Education and South Ward Promise Neighborhood

Creating Mentally Safe Spaces: Recognizing Signs of Mental Health Distress in Youth

Mario A. Menjivar, Clinician
Dr. Jeniffer Cruz, School Psychologist, Youth Development Clinic (YDC)

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Creating Emotionally Safe Spaces in School and at Home: Responding to Signs of Mental Health Distress in Youth

Mario Menjivar, Clinician, Youth Development Clinic (YDC)

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Caring for Caregivers: Understanding How Adult SEL and Self-Care Creates Family Well-Being

Various

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (HIB): Parent Presentation

Student Support Services

Self Paced/On-Demand

Self-Care is Not Selfish

Rethink Ed

Self Paced/On-Demand

Supporting Students through Grief, Loss, & Adversity

Good Grief, Inc.

Self Paced/On-Demand

Using Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Challenging Behaviors

Office of Early Childhood

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES VI - HIGH SCHOOL/POST SECONDARY

Career Explorations Through Naviance

Naviance &

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

FAFSA for Seniors

NJ HESAA &

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

FAFSA/NJFAA (Graduation Requirements)

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

Financial Aid

NJ HESAA

Self Paced/On-Demand

NAVIANCE for HS Parents! Road Trip to Success!

Naviance &

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

Naviance Student Tour de la Platforma y Presentación de Naviance Student para Familiares 🔺
[Naviance Platform Tour & Introduction (Spanish)]

Naviance

Self Paced/On-Demand

Navigating Success in High School and Beyond

Secondary Parent Council

Self Paced/On-Demand

Pathways to College

Pathways to College

Self Paced/On-Demand

Pursuit of a Higher Degree & Career Credential

Earl Brown Education Consulting, LLC

Self Paced/On-Demand

Transition to High School: Parent Guide for Eighth Graders 

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES VII - PARENTING

Autism Awareness

New Jersey Autism Study | Rutgers NJ Medical School

Self Paced/On-Demand

Autismo: Estrategias y Recursos para Apoyar a su Hijo en la Casa🔺
[Autism: Strategies and Resources to Support Your Child at Home (Spanish)]

Office of Special Education

Self Paced/On-Demand

Connect for Respect - The Importance of Parent Groups

Secondary Parent Council &

Parents Educating Parents, Inc.

Self Paced/On-Demand

Consejos para Padres que sirven de Ayuda a Estudiantes de Grados K-2 para Superar la Pérdida de Aprendizaje🔺

[Tips for Parents Helping Students in Grades K-2 Overcome Learning Loss (Spanish)]

Aileen Torres,

Park Elementary School

Self Paced/On-Demand

Conversaciones Cruciales: Idomia Comùne de Alianza y Inclusión con Jovenes LGBTQIA+🔺

[Crucial Conversations: Common Language of Partnership and Inclusion with LGBTQIA+ Youth (Spanish)]

United Health Care

Self Paced/On-Demand

How Parents Can Support Students in Grades 8-12

Office of English Language Arts

Self Paced/On-Demand

Parent Tips for Helping Students Overcome Learning Loss

Office of English Language Arts

Self Paced/On-Demand

Parental Guidance for Youth Career Development (Series)

Earl Brown Education Consulting, LLC

Early Career Discussion with Youth

Earl Brown Education Consulting, LLC

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Issues Children and Parents Encounter

Earl Brown Education Consulting, LLC

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Develop and Grow Skills and Career Ideas

Earl Brown Education Consulting, LLC

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Parenting Youth

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan NJ

Self Paced/On-Demand

Parents Rise Up! Children are the Future World Leaders

Secondary Parent Council

Self Paced/On-Demand

Power-Up Your Child’s Genius!

Secondary Parent Council

Self Paced/On-Demand

Salud Socioemocional y el Desarrollo Académico de su hijo/a (Serie) 🔺
[Mental Health and Academic Development for Your Child (Spanish)]

Alojado por Learning Alliances, LLC & Innovative Educational Programs, LLC

¿Cómo supervisar las tareas en el hogar?🔺
(How to Supervise Homework)

Marienma Camacho

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Los altibajos de la paternidad: Soy el espejo de mi hijo.🔺
(The Ups and Downs of Parenthood: I am My Child's Mirror)

Dr. Sandy Vargas

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Etapas del desarrollo🔺 

(Stages of Development)

Dr. Sandy Vargas

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

Depresión en adolescentes: Conozca las señales de advertencia🔺

(Depression in Adolescents: Know the Warning Signs)

Dr. Sandy Vargas

COMING SOON: Self Paced/On-Demand

The Parent’s Virtual Voice - Advocating for Your Child’s Needs During Remote Learning

Abbott Leadership Institute

Self Paced/On-Demand

Understanding Your Teenage Son

Mr. Boyd, LLC

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES VIII - GENERAL STUDIES

Estudiantes Indocumentados y Educación Superior🔺

[Newark Public Schools Undocumented Students (Spanish)]

Office of Federal Programs & Grants & Rutgers University

Self Paced/On-Demand

Getting it Done: Worth More than the Minimum Wage?

Secondary Parent Council

Self Paced/On-Demand

McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

McKinney-Vento Programa de Educación para Niños y Jóvenes sin hogar🔺

 [McKinney-Vento (Spanish)]

Office of Student Life

Self Paced/On-Demand

No Se Deje Engañar: Contrate al Abogado de Immigracion Adecuado🔺 (Spanish)

Marisol Conde-Hernandez, Esq.,

The Law Office of Eric M. Mark

Self Paced/On-Demand

Supporting and Engaging Families Through Community Resources

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care

Self Paced/On-Demand

Undocumented Students and Higher Education

Office of Federal Programs & Grants & Rutgers University

Self Paced/On-Demand

SERIES IX - SKILL DEVELOPMENT

The skills development series’ is intended to contain courses geared towards parent and guardians’ personal and professional development. Courses may include but are not limited to:

  • Resume Writing
  • Google Platforms (Drive, Docs, etc.)
  • Microsoft Platforms (Word, Excel, etc.)

Family Financial Literacy

Kno Mor

Self Paced/On-Demand

Financial Literacy 101

We Care Partners, Inc. & AskGregStrategy Financial Associates

Self Paced/On-Demand

SkillUp! Platform
(Self Paced/On-Demand)

https://nwdb.metrixlearning.com/

Presented by the Newark Workforce Development Board, SkillUp Newark is a free online learning program for all Newark residents!

SkillUp courses help participants enhance skills and obtain industry-recognized credentials by taking online courses developed by Skillsoft, a training provider used by Fortune-500 companies. Also, the SkillUp platform contains an Industry Certifications page where you can choose from 130+ Certifications (Exam Fee May Apply)

Some of the 5,000 preparation courses focus on:

  • Microsoft Office Courses
  • Personal Productivity (Time Management, Work/Life Balance, etc.)
  • Professional Development (Business Etiquette, Being an Effective Team Member, etc.)
  • Productivity Tools (Adobe, Dropbox, Google, Quickbooks. etc.)
  • Business Courses (Supply Chain, Marketing, Accounting, etc.)

And more!