The No Child Left Behind Act from A to Z: What Parents Need to Know
This workshop offers a "primer" on the No Child Left Behind Act and how it is changing education. We'll work together to take the mystery out of the law, sift through the jargon, and learn what the new regulations mean for schools and students here in Maine. From student testing to school choice, this workshop covers everything you ever wanted to know about NCLBbut were afraid to ask.
The Five Building Blocks for a Reading Foundation
Reading skills are taught in the classroom, but the foundation is built at home. In this workshop, participants will learn about the National Reading Panel's five areas of reading development. Research-based information and lots of conversation will provide participants with new ideas for creating a home environment, which encourages both skill development and reading for pleasure.
Parent Involvement
Meeting compliance and building meaningful partnerships.
Using Questions to get the Best Education for Your Child
In this workshop, parents formulate their own questions and use them as a tool for becoming effectively involved in their children's education. Parents take an active role during the workshops and learn to:
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Navigating the Maine Learning Results
Outreach Education
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Overview of Maine Parent Federation:
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the services and supports available to parents and providers?
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For information regarding other Maine Parent Federation Workshops, click hereWorkshop Descriptions: Outreach Education and Parent Training Opportunities.
For more information, contact Maine Parent Federation at 1-800-870-7746, or email us at parentconnect@mpf.org
Angela B. Burgess
Statewide Parental Involvement Coordinator
Maine Parent Federation
P.O. Box 2067
Augusta, Maine 04338
1-800-870-7746
(207) 623-2144