Parent University
“Bridging the Gap Between the Home, School and Community”
Parent University-Effingham is a non-profit community collaborative that provides free learning sessions designed to assist parents in supporting their children to achieve in school and life. The sessions focus on child development, what children are learning in school, advocacy, parent leadership, effective parenting skills, and personal growth and development.
Program Features
- Classes/workshops designed for ALL parents or caregivers of children enrolled in grades Pre-K – 12.
- Sessions that meet the needs of all who are interested in helping children.
- Enrichment Sessions to enhance the lives of participants who do not have children in their care.
- Academically Focused Classes to improve student achievement and strengthen the family unit.
- CORE Classes that teach, inform, update and/or clarify specific subject matter relevant to the home, school, and community.
- Kidz Academy and Youth Leadership Classes that are age appropriate with a curriculum that utilizes Scientifically Research-Based Practices.
- Free book selection for each child in attendance to take home and own.
- Offers 3 Saturday learning activities at no cost to participants.
- Continental Breakfast and Lunch
- Door Prizes
- Currently operating a hybrid model due to concerns for the safety of staff and families, the following events are planned:
- Drive-thru Resource Fairs
- Emergency Training
- Small Group Face-to-Face Sessions
2024-2025 Fall Session
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Workshops are: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fall Session
hosted by Blandford Elementary
September 21, 2024
2024-2025 Schedule Upcoming Sessions
- Winter Session hosted by Sand Hill Elementary - Saturday, February 9, 2025
- Spring Session hosted by Springfield Elementary - Saturday, April 5, 2025
Parent University Effingham
Coordinator
912-661-5290
Why be involved?
Research shows that when parents participate in their children’s education, the children do better in school and life.
Parent University- Effingham provides opportunities for parents to sharpen their parenting skills, gain a better understanding of what their children are learning, and become full partners in the education of their children; as well as help parents grow personally and professionally.
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