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Room # Topics for Jan. 24+ WhoSession LengthDetails for Jan. 24
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Outside Media Center Registration - Food - Room LocationFHSD Staff 6:00-6:30Registration
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134 & 136ChildcareProvided by
AHS & THS Teacher Academy		6:30-8:00Childcare
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Media CenterGrowing Up In PublicFeatured Virtual Speaker
Devorah Heitner		6:35-7:45 Navigating tech with kids can be overwhelming. Dr. Devorah Heitner, author and speaker, offers pragmatic, research-informed approaches to navigating digital milestones with kids. She will offer practical, timely, non-judgmental advice about technology and parenting in the digital age. She has written two books on parenting and technology - Growing up in Public: Coming Of Age In A Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. We will be giving away a few copies of her latest book, Growing Up In Public. Dr. Devorah will be joining us virtually.
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140 & 142Parenting Through Transitions and Big EmotionsFeatured Speaker
Beech Acres - Kerry Brown		6:35-7:45 Transitions are a constant in parenting today. Whether small like leaving the house each day or big like starting kindergarten or leaving for college. How we manage these transitions can impact the entire family system and can create big emotions for both parents and children. Kerry Brown, Senior Parenting Specialist with Beech Acres Parenting Center and the Parent Connect Program has over 20 years of experience working with children & families. She has three children of her own, worked in the hospital setting as a Child Life Specialist and is very familiar with the real-life challenges parents face. She has coached over 1000 families and has a unique way of bringing back the joy in parenting and finding humor in our daily struggles. She will provide helpful tips and tools to find the joy in parenting and lighten the load of everyday challenges both big and small. Join us to learn effective strategies to ease these life changes.
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130Village ConnectionsParent Resource Coordinator
Alycia Champion 		6:35-7:45Ask the Experts from Hamilton County Department of Developmental Disabilities. Join us as we welcome Lisa Myers, Service and Support Children's Team Supervisor, Brianne Riffle, Transition Coordinator, and Sean Bostic, Family Engagement Coordinator. Learn about the connections, services, and supports available to families with children with developmental disabilities in Hamilton County.
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138Mental Wellness Resources for People of All AgesAnderson Mental Health Collaborative - Dee Stone6:35-7:45Anderson Mental Health Collaborative mission is to educate, share resources and create a supportive environment around mental wellness in Anderson Township. This session will offer parents the opportunity to learn more about AMHC and their partners and how they are working together to make an impact across the communities of Anderson Township and Village of Newtown. AMHC partners 1N5, Step Up Anderson Township, FHFE, and A Better Approach to Memory Care will be on hand to share information directly with parents.
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116 & 114Pizza With The Professionals: Mock Interviews and Networking For StudentsCommunity Partnership Program - Melanie Hartong6:35-7:45This session is intended for high school students to attend. Students will spend a portion of the evening networking with members of the local workforce. They will spend the remainder of the evening engaging in 1:1 mock interviews with professionals, to practice communication skills that are critical for employability. Pizza will be provide to all students in attendance.
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131Supporting your child with Reading ComprehensionReading Specialists -
Ellen Langton, Kacie Hatmaker, Julie Stevens		6:35-7:45Join district Reading Specialist as they explore the ultimate goal of reading: Reading Comprehension. This session will dive into what it means for a child to comprehend what they read, various levels of comprehension as well as concrete strategies to support your student as they learn to make meaning and dig deeper into what they read.
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137Improving Executive Functioning Skills for Gifted LearnersHamilton County Gifted Coordinator
Nicole Dietrich		6:35-7:45Executive functioning is the necessary skill set that we need to get through tasks without getting overwhelmed. Many gifted learners need help with leveraging their strengths while supporting their struggles with executive functioning. This session will provide parents with resources and strategies to support their gifted learner with decision making and behavior regulation.
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CafetoriumCollege Credit Plus Nancy Aniskovich, Turpin Counselor & Carol Terwillegar, Anderson Counselor6:35-7:45This is the annual College Credit Plus Informational Night. While it used to be a separate event, we are bringing it to the Parent Academy this year. Parents/caretakers and students will learn the requirements and processes for students to enroll in College Credit Plus courses for the 24-25 school year, and representatives from the University of Cincinnati will be on hand to answer questions.
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138Mental Health 101Sara Utecht and Jodi Pickering from 1N56:35-7:45Hear from former teachers and passionate mental health advocates. Learn basics of mental health and how to begin the conversation with your child. In addition to learning about discussing mental health, Sara and Jodi will discuss positive resources and sources of support.
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144Understanding College AffordabilityAbigail G. Whited
College Advisor
Riverbend Education Solutions
Walnut Hills High School 		6:35-7:45The path to college may feel overwhelming and confusing. Knowing college affordability terminology, what financial resources are available, and what questions to ask may make the process less stressful for you and your student. Abby will share many resources and will offer plenty of time for questions. Grades 8-12
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139How to Effectively Read to Your Child & Changing “Praise” to “Noticing”Katie Geiger: Retired Preschool and Kindergarten teacher.6:35-7:45Bring your preschool or kindergarten child with you as we learn and practice ways to effectively read to your child and how to verbally respond to children in effective ways.
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143Ways to Keep your Children Safe with TechnologyJackie Heinzelmann: Instructional Technology Consultant,
Hamilton County ESC		6:35-7:45Hear from an educator, who works in Cincinnati and travels the country, speaking with educators and district leaders on students' use of technology and social media. Learn the apps that our kids are using and how to set appropriate parameters to keep them safe. This session is intended for parents of elementary and middle school students.
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EmailFeedback Survey FHSD - Staff8:00Feedback Survey
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