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Wekiva High School2501 N. Hiawassee RoadApopka, FL 32703

Saturday, September 9, 20179 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Christine Moore District 6, OCPS Board Member

Michele Erickson Principal

Dr. Barbara M. Jenkins Superintendent

Dr. Jesus Jara

Deputy Superintendent

Dr. Maria Vazquez

Chief Academic Officer

Kimberly Gilbert

Director, Federal Programs

Soar to a Great Start: Tools to Chart a Successful School Year

Wekiva High School

September 9, 20179:00-9:20 Registration9:20-10:05 General Session

Presiding Shawn L. Sanchez, Program Specialist Federal Programs

Presentation of Colors AFJROTC

Greeting School Board Member

Remarks Dr. Barbara M. Jenkins, Superintendent Orange County Public Schools

9:40-10:00 Entertainment: Wekiva Voices

10:00-10:05 Schedule of Events Shawn L. Sanchez

10:05-10:20 Transition - Breakfast Refreshments and Youth Academy Sign-In

10:20-11:00 Breakout Session 1

11:10-11:50 Breakout Session 2

11:55-1:00 Lunch, Exhibit Hall and Door Prizes

All children must be signed out from the Youth Academy immediately following Session 2.

Soar to a Great Start

Breakout Sessions At-A-Glance

Soar to a Great Start: Tools to Chart a Successful School YearWorkshops are repeated for sessions A and B. Select one (1) workshop to attend for

each breakout session.

Breakout Session 1 10:20 - 11:00 Breakout Session 2 11:10 -11:50

Room Number Session Title

Building 500

Room 505

Third Grade PortfoliosAre you the parent of a third grader? Learn about the state’s requirements for promotion to fourth grade and how the district supports students in meeting those requirements. Details about the third grade portfolio plan will be highlighted.Presenter: Marguerite BowenOCPS Elementary Curriculum and InstructionTarget Audience: Elementary

Building 500

Room 506

Preparing for College 101 The purpose of this session is to provide tips to help your child prepare for college admissions. Topics included are: college admissions testing, curriculum, summer activities, financial aid, and scholarships.Presenters: Susan Robbins and Nicole GurleyOCPS Academic and Guidance ServicesTarget Audience: High

Building 500

Room 507

What is ESOL? An Overview of OCPS’ ESOL ProgramThis session will provide an overview of OCPS’ ESOL services provided by the Multilin-gual Student Education Services Department. It will include information on resources available for parents of English language learners.Presented by: OCPS Multilingual Student Education ServicesTarget Audience: All LevelsNote: This session will be translated

Building 500

Room 508

What is ESOL?This session will provide an overview of OCPS’ ESOL services. It will include informa-tion on resources available for parent of English language learners.Presenters: Rebecca Millan and Adrian FednaOCPS Multilingual Student Education ServicesTarget Audience: All LevelsNote: Esta sesión será traducida en español.

Building 500

Room 509

Spotlight on the StandardsSpotlight on the Standards will provide parents of students K-12 with an overview of the shifts in thinking and learning required by the state standards (LAFS and MAFS). Parents will leave with ideas and resources to help support their children at home.Presenter: Melissa HancockOCPS Curriculum, Instruction and Digital LearningTarget Audience: All Levels

Building 500

Room 517

Spotlight on the StandardsSpotlight on the Standards will provide parents of students K-12 with an overview of the shifts in thinking and learning required by state standards (LAFS and MAFS). Parents will leave with ideas and resources to help support their children at home. Presenter: OCPS Multilingual Student Education ServicesTarget Audience: All LevelsNote: Esta sesión será traducida en español.

Building 500

Room 512

Charting Success by Supporting Students:Research and AccountabilityThis presentation will describe the supports that Research, Accountability and Grants will provide to parents and the community.Presenters: Barrington Maxwell and Adam TraasOCPS Accountability, Research and GrantsTarget Audience: All Levels

Building 500

Room 513

IEP BasicsThis session is for parents who have children with IEP’s. Participants will learn new tips or refresh their knowledge.Presenter: Carmen ZiersOCPS Exceptional Student ServicesTarget Audience: All Levels

Building 500

Room 514

STEM Education: Preparing Our Children for the FutureParents will be provided with a brief overview of STEM education reform at the state and national level. Parents will also be able to engage in a STEM activity. Spark your awareness of the importance of STEM education!Presenter: Candace Finley Robinswood Middle SchoolTarget Audience: Adults

SOARto a Great Start

Building 500

Room 515

Health Care Options for Your FamilyYou will be provided with information to help understand insurance options and financial assistance programs available to get your family health coverage in 2017 and 2018. Aprenda sobre las opciones de planes de salud y ayuda economica para su familia en el 2017 y 2018 Care Options for your family. Presenter: Vilma QuintanaFlorida BlueTarget Audience: Adults

Building 500

Room 522

Different Ways to Save for College ExpensesParticipants will learn about innovative ways to save for college tuition and expenses.Presenters: Sherwin Sargeant and Daniel ReyVoyage Retirement SolutionTarget Audience: All

Building 500

Room 520

Building Reading Confidence and FluencyParents will acquire research based tips on how to build their child’s reading confidence and fluency.Presenter: Joanna MeridethAuthor of Mush, MushTarget Audience: Parents of Children from Birth to Age 5

Building 500

Room 523

Communication in Families Part 1 “Preparing for a Successful School Year”This session will offer tips and tools parents and kids can use in order to have a great school year. Participants will be engaged in “Make It and Take It” activities. Presenter: Sharon WarnerFFU. Inc.- Our Children Our ImpactTarget Audience: All LevelsNote: Be on the lookout for Part 2!

Building 500

Room 524

Be Amazing: Tips for a Successful School YearThe presentation will discuss a variety of tips: goal setting, time management, study skills, etc. to help students have a successful school year.Presenter: Dr. Rebekah McCloudUniversity of Central Florida TRIO ProgramsTarget Audience: Adults and High

Building 500

Room 525

Volunteer Opportunities Participants will learn about “The ReadingPals” program that is provided by Heart of Florida United Way. Learn about the volunteer processes and commitments.Presenter: Lynnea DawesReadingPals Program-Heart of Florida United WayTarget Audience: Adults and High

Building 500

Room 525

Grandparents MatterThis session will offer special tips and strategies for Grandparents who are raising Grandchildren.Presenter: Evanda PropheteAuthorTarget Audience: Adults

Youth Academy opens following the General Session4-6 Yr. Olds Group 1 Group 2

Session 110:20-11:00

Branching Out with the FactsFaith Salters

Building 600 Rm. 604

Character Education“I Like Me”

Jennifer BoeleBuilding 600 Rm. 605

Facilitators Melody Davis Leticia Lamar

Session 2 11:10-11:50

Character Education“I Like Me”

Jennifer BoeleBuilding 600 Rm. 605

Branching Out with the FactsFaith Salters


Facilitators Melody Davis Leticia Lamar

7-9 Yr. Olds Group 1 Group 2

Session 110:20-11:00

Dramatic EducationSuperpowers!


Growth Mindset: PrimaryCan Mistakes Be a Good Thing?

Dawn BarlowBuilding 600 Rm. 608

Facilitators Kelly Cintron Mirna Camacho Linda Jeune Ericka Gamboa Lugo

Session 2 11:10-11:50

Growth Mindset: PrimaryCan Mistakes Be a Good Thing?

Dawn BarlowBuilding 600 Rm. 608

Dramatic EducationSuperpowers!


Facilitators Kelly Cintron Mirna Camacho Linda Jeune Ericka Gamboa Lugo


Session 110:20-11:00

Sort “ing” Out My First Year 9 WeeksJada Paschall


My Vision for a Successful School YearCarla Maxwell


Facilitators Yatima Saengchanchai Barbara Woods

Session 2 11:10-11:50

My Vision for a Successful School YearCarla Maxwell


Sort “ing” Out My First Year 9 WeeksJada Paschall


Facilitators Yatima Saengchanchai Barbara Woods


Session 110:20-11:00

Starting Out the School Year Right!John Padilla


Growth Mindset: IntermediateSometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn

Jamie DozierBuilding 600 Rm. 614

Facilitators Marjorie Zayas Alvarez Marjorie Zayas Alvarez

Session 2 11:10-11:50





Facilitators Marjorie Zayas Alvarez Marjorie Zayas Alvarez

All facilitators will remain with children and teens as they rotate to each class. All sessions have a 10 min. scheduled restroom break after the first session.

Additional Youth Academy Staff: Luz Fonseca - Translator

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Follow OCPS on and tweet about today’s event using the hashtag#OCPSParentAcademy

Be entered for a chance to WIN a prize pack by participating in our social network challenge. Entries must be submitted by noon. Winner will be announced in the

Exhibit Hall.Do the following to complete the challenge:• Take a selfie with the Parent Academy logo visible in your picture using hashtag #OCPSParentAcademy

• Post to either your Facebook or your Twitter account OCPS Parent Academy Contact Information – 407-317-3300 www.ParentAcademy.ocps.net

Parent Academy Sponsors & Exhibitors

www.acaletics.comAssists K-12 schools to improve the academic achievement of their students and provides

free math resource booklets

www.amerigroup.comProvides health insurance and covers 7.7

million seniors, people with disabilities and low-income families

www.zorafestival.orgProvides resources featuring information on the variety of extracurricular opportunities offered

through its ZORA! Education Day,” Friday, January 26, 2018

www.floridablue.com

MULTILINGUAL STUDENT EDUCATION SERVICES

Orange County Public Schools

www.ocps.net/CS/MULTILINGUAL/Pages/default.aspx

Provides information to parents about multilingual services provided for students

and parents.

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

Orange County Public Schools

www.ese.ocps.netProviding ESE family guidance program

information

www.fdlrsaction.orgProvides resource magazines, flyers and books for parents that have children that are in ESE.

MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT OFFICE

Orange County Public Schoolswww.ocps.net

Provides support to build the academic self-efficacy of our most talented students and to strategically catapult them from high school, into a top-tiered college or university, and onto a successful and

fulfilling career

Hispanic Federation

Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc

https://www.facebook.com/OCAEM- Orange-County-Association-of-Education-in-

Media-498917980268428/

OCAEM will be providing educational media related materials for students and families.

www.myon.com

myOn has a resource table to show parents of students at myON schools how to access the

program from home and on tablets.

OCPS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

www.ocps.net

Provides information to parents about OCPS bus transportation for students

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES

https://www.ocps.net/departments/school_choice/school_age_services_

after_school_programs/Provides before and after school programs

https://www.ocps.net/lc/district/svs/student/Pages/OCVSProgramInformation-

Grades6-12.aspx

www.orangetechcollege.netOffers Career and Technical Education

programs for middle school students and helps them begin the career planning process. Once in high school, CTE has a wide variety of program options for students to earn industry certifications and college credit. We also offer

CTE for adult students, GED classes and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

www.ParentAcademy.ocps.netProvides a variety of free resources to parents regarding academic support for their children,

community event save the dates and more

www.jobspartnershipfl.org

2017-2018 Parent Academy events are scheduled to take place on the following dates:

Sept. 9, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Soar to a Great Start: Tools to Chart a Successful School YearWekiva High2501 N. Hiawassee RoadApopka, FL 32703

September 28, 2017 | 6 - 7 p.m.Navigating the New School Year: Assessments, Standards, Graduation Requirements, and Scholarships Oct. 14, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Heart, Mind and HealthWindermere High5523 Winter Garden Vineland RoadWindermere, FL 34786Nov. 11, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Family: Unplug and Connect - Week of the Family 2017Edgewater High3100 Edgewater DriveOrlando, FL 32804Dec. 16, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. STEMfastic!Cypress Creek High1101 Bear Crossing DriveOrlando, FL 32824

February, 1, 2018 | 6 - 7 p.m.Engage and Connect!: Strengthen Parent-School Relationships through Digital Tools

Feb. 10, 2018 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jumpstart the Year with a New MindsetDr. Phillips High6500 Turkey Lake RoadOrlando, FL 32819March 31, 2018 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Passport to Learning: Become an Engaged Community of Digital LearnersEast River High 650 East River Falcons WayOrlando, FL 32833May 5, 2018 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Catch the Wave of Summer SuccessOCPS Academic Center for Excellence701 W. Livingston St.Orlando, FL 32805

May 17, 2018 | 6 - 7 p.m.Navigating a Successful Summer: Tools You Can Use!

Virtual Academy - an online platform

Our goal with the Week of the Family is to help build strong families. When you compare strong families to strong teams, the following similarities appear: • Just like individual players on a team, family members have their own unique skills, personalities and positions/roles. • Strong families and teams both work together towards a common goal. • You can’t play team sports successfully as an individual. We need our families to help us through good and bad times. • Just as teams learn from practices and games, families learn as they help each other through life and give opportunities to learn and grow.It is our hope that during the Week of the Family, you can find activities and opportunities to spend time together and build stronger teams. There are many different activities and service opportunities throughout all of Orange County. We are partnering with JustServe.org this year to help families find service opportunities. It is a place where community service needs are posted by organizations and families/individuals can visit to see where help is needed. It is a great resource and we hope you use it to find where your family can serve together during the Week of the Family. Please take a look at our calendar of events, OCPS’s Parent Academy, our Family Table Time Contest and find some time to spend with your team! – Orange County Week of the Family Committee

Please visit weekofthefamily.com for more information.

Notes:

Orange County School Board

OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination StatementThe School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by law. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 W. Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, attend to compliance matters: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Jared Brooks; ADA Coordinator: Michael D. Graf; Section 504 Coordinator: Latonia Green. (407.317.3200) 3/2017

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