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Osceola School District Offers New Webinar Series For Parents

Series is Meant To Help Their Children Succeed In School

By Helen Lovell-Wayne Publisher Kissimmee/Saint Cloud October 14, 2021

 

Osceola School District Offers New Webinar Series For Parents To Help Their Children Succeed In School


The Osceola School District, in partnership with the Alliance for Public Schools, will kick-off a new on-demand webinar series called "Power Up for Success" for parents and guardians on October 23, 2021, that addresses a variety of topics to help children succeed in school. The free online sessions, which can be accessed through November 14, 2021, will give families the tools they need to navigate the education system and best help their learners at all grade levels.


Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace will provide an online keynote address entitled "Pick The Perfect Pathway To Power Up Your Child's Future," which will highlight Osceola School District's Choice offerings and many high-quality opportunities for students. On-demand sessions will be given on the following topics:


  • How Do I Choose The Right School?
  • College Match And Fit
  • Physical And Mental Health And Wellbeing Of Students
  • VPK - Early Steps To Success
  • Making High School Matter
  • Science Is Elementary
  • Real-World Connections For Students
  • Success For Exceptional Education Students
  • The A, B, Cs Of Educational Technology: Helping Your Child Navigate Through A Digital Learning World
  • Attendance Do's and Don'ts
  • How Can Career And Technical Education Help Prepare My Child For College, Technical Training, and Work?
  • What's In My Middle Schooler's Backpack?
  • Yes, Your Child Can Be A Math Person
  • Emergent Bilingual Students: Resources To Success

In addition to the sessions, "Power Up For Success" will also offer an online virtual gallery of district resources and information from a number of district departments and post-secondary schools including: Voluntary Prekindergarten, Elementary Education, SDOC Environmental Center, Middle School Education, High School Education, Extended Learning, Student Services, Technology Services, Exceptional Student Education, English Language Learners/Multicultural Department, Osceola Technical College, Adult Learning Center - Osceola, Career and Technical Education, Special Programs, Athletics, and the Educational Choices and Innovation Department.


Parents and guardians can register for "Power Up For Success" at https:ALL4SCHOOLS.ORG/REGISTER or call 407-870-4847 for more information. "Power Up For Success" is sponsored in part by the Education Foundation - Osceola and Walt Disney World Resort.


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