Parent Perusals
September 4, 2019
Coming Up Next Week!
Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Building Blocks: Supporting Social Learning in the Preschool Years
This workshop will explore strategies that encourage children’s social and emotional growth including empathy, building relationships, and conflict resolution.
Participants will learn how children’s thinking and reasoning affect how they relate to others and will identify and practice strategies to help children learn to interact with others. A mini make & take of at home strategy cards will be included.
Thursday, September 12, 2019, 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Special Education Basics
Participants will learn basic information about special education including the history of special education laws, types of disabilities, the Admission Review and Dismissal process, and types of classroom supports.
Help! My Child with a Disability Wants to Drop Out of School!
Dropping out is rarely the result of one quick or impulsive decision; it is usually the result of compounding pressures that lead students to gradually disengage from school and eventually drop out. Pressures are not always created in school, but outside influences affect disengagement from school.
Possible signs of dropping out:
• skipping school
• failing classes
• discipline problems
• being involved in illegal activities
• loss of interest
Check out the new resource my colleague created for parents that have concerns their child with a disability might drop out of school!
This resource pamphlet contains great resources and information to help you!
Download it below or HERE.
Click the Image Below to Read the UTSA Parent Newsletter with great information & events to share!
Looking to Teach Your Child About the Dangers of the Internet & How to Stay Safe?
A Focus on Mental Health
How Can Parents Help an Anxious Child?
Anxiety is common for kids, especially at the start of a new school year. How can you tell when a child or teen is anxious and needs help? Click the image above to watch Dr. Joshua Essery as he reviews important signs to look for and how parents can help their children.
Taken from Clarity Child Guidance Center
Understanding Secondary Trauma Stress – A Guide For Families
Click the image above to read the full article.
What are the Warning Signs of Mental Illness?
Strong Minds & Happy Hearts: A Conversation on Children's Mental & Emotional Awareness
One in five children experiences a mental, emotional or behavioral problem. They’re not just “trying to get attention.” It could seriously affect their ability to learn and to be successful.
There is hope.
Join us on Saturday, September 28 to learn about warning signs, how to find help, how to work with your school, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with community organizations and learn about great resources, participate in table conversations and hear from experts during breakout sessions.
In addition to this important information, this event includes:
- Free registration; open to all community members
- Free child care
- A light breakfast
This event is made possible through the support of Clarity Child Guidance Center and USAA.
Register HERE.
Saturday, Sep 28, 2019, 09:00 AM
TriPoint - A Center for Life, 3233 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
The Texas DSHS Title V Maternal and Child Health Section is looking for people to participate in 45-60 minute focus group sessions around the state.
We are looking for families, providers, community members, and stakeholders of Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent, and Children with Special Health Care Needs populations to share their thoughts on current Maternal and Child Health efforts.
This feedback will help shape future Maternal and Child Health programs in Texas!
To reserve a spot at a focus group session near you (October 8th in San Antonio) or to request more information, please contact TitleV@dshs.texas.gov.
To learn more about Maternal and Child Health programs, visit https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/default.shtm
Community Code Jam is coming to ESC-20!
Join us for Texas’ largest family coding FREE event!
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Location: ESC Region 20, 1314 Hines
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Do You Want Your Child's School to Have a School Garden?
OR attend as a parent so you can learn this skill to take back to your child's campus!
The Gardening Expo will include:
- tips for vegetable and herb gardens
- curriculums that support gardens
- bugs every gardener should know
- best practices from those that have dug in and
- nutrition education--cooking demo
Date: Thursday, September 19th
Time: 9:00 AM--4:00 PM
Location: ESC-20 (1314 Hines Avenue)
Download the Flyer Below for more details on how to register!
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