Parent Perusals
September 16, 2019
A Note from Kimberly
As a parent, this can be overwhelming because we do want to help our kids be successful and we also want to teach them to be responsible, to develop healthy study habits and take responsibility for their learning.
But, how do we do this?
This week's edition of Parent Perusals contains resources and information on helping your child with homework.
Every household is different and every family has different schedules that they juggle. The research is clear that it is so important that there is a routine around homework in your home. Is there one specific routine that you must do? Absolutely not! The key word is routine-- do what works for your family and make sure that it is consistent and structured.
In my house, I find that dry erase boards are magical! I can tell my girls we need to practice your spelling words and there's always some resistance, but when I pull out the dry erase board with my "special" colorful dry erase markers, they are ready to spell! This has become part of our routine when we need to practice spelling words!
Picture to the left is my daughter Lucy showing off words she had written!
Find a routine that works for your family and take advantage of the resource shared this week!
I hope you'll also take advantage of the upcoming FREE parent trainings and webinars we are offering here at ESC-20 as well as some great community family events.
~Kimberly
Coming Up This Week!
Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
The Independent Child: Using Classroom Strategies at Home to Support Independence
This training is to support parents who are cultivating independence in their children. Research based methods that are used in the classroom will be broken down and explained to parents so that they help to promote independence in their own children. The ultimate goal is to provide as many opportunities for our children as we can. These opportunities could include independent or semi-independent living, having a job, social activities (movies, dinner, with disabled and nondisabled peers, adult day care and many more. Together let’s create limitless possibilities.
Thursday, September 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Dyslexia: What is it, and How Can I Help My Child?
In this training you will learn from ESC-20’s dyslexia specialist what dyslexia is and how to support your child if he/ she has dyslexia. We will explore the common risk factors for dyslexia as well as common misperceptions or myths about dyslexia. Participants will learn strategies to help support their student if he/she is at-risk for or identified with dyslexia. While some of the strategies will target beginning literacy skills, this is appropriate for parents with students of all ages.
Did you Know There's a Statewide Parental Involvement Conference? We are fortunate that this year it is being held in San Marcos!
Statewide Parental Involvement Conference
Highlights:
- Keynote Speakers: E.J. Carrion, Salome Thomas-EL, Dave Davlin
- 3 Featured Sessions and 45 Breakout Sessions
- Numerous sessions in Spanish, and Spanish translation available
- 25 Exhibitors
- Friday and Saturday Breakfast, Friday Luncheon, Breaks
- Great opportunity for networking with colleagues
Conference Registration
- $160 per person until 10/21/19
- $185 per person after 10/21/19 until 11/22/19
- $300 late & on-site registration (if space available)
Learn more below!
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, 01:30 PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center & Spa, McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX, USA
Do you Struggle with Knowing the Academic Content in Order to Help Your Child with Their Homework? Check out the Websites Below by Clicking on the Images!
Khan Academy
WebMath
Virtual Nerd
San Antonio Public Library Tutoring
- Tutors are available every day from 3 p.m.--11:59 p.m. CDT
- Live tutoring
- Writing lab
- Language lab
Bibliotech Math Power Hour
Free math tutoring sessions for patrons of any age group that need tutoring with math classes or homework! Our BiblioTech tutors will monitor patrons while they work and study math materials and answer any questions that arise.
Questions? Please call 210-631-0180.
TexQuest
Check out More Homework Resources Below!
CentroMed's Family Cooking & Nutrition Classes
- cook healthy foods at home;
- taste and try new recipes
- stretch your budget to save money
- select, buy and eat a variety of healthy foods
- increase physical activity.
When: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Centro Fitness, 5427 Ray Elllison Blvd.
How do I sign up? Call 210-334-3768
Download the flyer below for full details!
iParent SA Free Baby Shower
We understand preparing for baby’s arrival can be stressful. We would like to help make this transition easier for you by offering FREE parenting tips, diapers and wipes!
Please RSVP by contacting
iParent SA, Justin Pruski, at:
210-212-2522 or jpruski@chshel.org
Who: Expecting mothers and families with babies up to 3 months of age are welcome to attend
When: September 30th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 1209 S. St. Mary’s St., 78210
We will be serving a light lunch and giving away door prizes!
**Limited space available, please RSVP by September 27th**
Winston Learning Series: Walking in the Shoes of a Child with Learning Disabilities
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Winston School San Antonio Campus (8565 Ewing Halsell Drive; SATX 78229)
This intense, interactive workshop gives attendees a first-hand understanding of the difficulties students with reading and language disabilities encounter.
This event is free and open to the public! Space is limited to 90 attendees.
To attend, RSVP here!
Presented in conjunction with Trinity University
Personal Networks: Creating Community for People with Disabilities
You are invited to a FREE presentation and discussion to learn about personal networks and how this powerful tool can help self-advocates and families raising a son or daughter who has a disability.
Topics include:
• Consider different strategies for starting a network, such as a Transition Action Group (TAG), a buddy support, on your own, or with a TxNC facilitator
• Explore barriers to starting a network
• Identify potential network members
• Learn the stages of network development
• Collaborate with other parents and self-advocates who may want to have a network
• Assess needs and wishes for a network, exploring possible short and long-term network goals
• Hear stories about new and established networks
• Develop a plan for next steps in developing a network for
yourself or your son or daughter
Personal networks provide a structure of on-going support for a person with a disability during the course of that person’s life and even after his or her parents are unable to provide care. Personal networks create a circle of family and friends around a person with a disability to expand the number of people in his or her life. Personal networks also help people with disabilities explore their interests and abilities so they can enjoy them with other people.
To Register go to: https://fs12.formsite.com/txp2porg/06fvhtwteb/index.html
For questions, contact Adriana Valadez at 512-458-8600 or Adriana.Valadez@txp2p.org
Learn about other resources available on the TxNC website at https://www.txp2p.org/services/texasnetwork-connections
Download the full flyer below to learn more!
Kimberly Baumgardner, Consultant, Education Service Center, Region 20
Kimberly has become quite passionate about empowering families to be more involved in their child's education and future as well as challenging and supporting schools to increase their efforts to involve families in their child's educational journey and focus on Family Engagement as an instructional tool that improves student's academic outcomes.
Kimberly enjoys living out in the country with her husband, Tyson and two daughters, Lynette & Lucy Sue.
Email: kimberly.baumgardner@esc20.net
Website: www.esc20.net/parentresources
Location: 1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210-370-5431
Facebook: facebook.com/escregion20
Twitter: @ESCRegion20