PIAC Applications Are Now Being Accepted

AACPS Office of School & Family Partnerships is now accepting applications for openings on the Superintendent’s Parent Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC). The Council provides input to the Superintendent on ways to increase family engagement in our schools. The Council consists of 2 representatives from each of the 12 high school clusters, along with appointed representatives… Continue reading PIAC Applications Are Now Being Accepted

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Trade School Fair is Coming!

Don’t miss the Trade School Fair at the Glen Burnie Regional Library on Saturday, May 19, from 11 am until 3 pm. View the flyer here (español). Contact the Glen Burnie Regional Library at (410) 222-6270 for more information.    

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Free Parenting Program at the Brooklyn Park Library!

Don’t miss this FREE 8 week relationship-based parent program for parents with children age 0-5. The aim of the program is to increase parent/child bonding in an easy and supportive way. The program will run from Friday, April 20 through Friday, June 15, from 10:00 AM until noon. Transportation may be available. For more information… Continue reading Free Parenting Program at the Brooklyn Park Library!

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5 Strategies for Getting Kids Off Devices

Getting kids off their devices can be tough. When threatening doesn’t work, and you discover the research that two-minute warnings aren’t the best option either, what can you do? Thankfully, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some new guidelines which can help you understand what limits you might want to set, but it’s not always easy… Continue reading 5 Strategies for Getting Kids Off Devices

Why Watching TV and Movies Together is Better

Many families worry about the amount of screen time they should let their children have. Guidelines indicate that there is no magic answer to this question; however what kids are watching and how they’re watching are important. When parents are involved — by sitting together, asking questions, and explaining when necessary — the benefits multiply. Read more. (excerpted from article… Continue reading Why Watching TV and Movies Together is Better

Collaborative Solutions to Challenging Behaviors

Anne Arundel County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (AA-SECAC) is sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Ross Greene, Ph.D., on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 6:30 pm, at Annapolis High School. Dr. Greene will speak on “Collaborative and Proactive Solutions” to children’s challenging behaviors. His model is based on the “premise that challenging behavior occurs when… Continue reading Collaborative Solutions to Challenging Behaviors

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10 Amazing Books to Read Aloud to Big Kids

“Reading out loud isn’t just for little kids. Big kids (age 8–12) who can read on their own also enjoy being read to. And it has all kinds of benefits, including building vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills.” (Click here to read more from this Common Sense Media blog post.)

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Program now available for Nov. 18 Family Involvement Conference!

Registration is now open for the annual Family Involvement Conference on Saturday, November 18, at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. The conference is free and is open to the public. Superintendent George Arlotto will be the keynote speaker, followed by your choice of two breakout sessions from among 11 topics of interest to families… Continue reading Program now available for Nov. 18 Family Involvement Conference!