Parent University Online Courses

WUS Parent University Channel

August 20, 2019 - Community Parent Night - High in Plain Sight. Community presentation providing details about the drug culture and they way youth are hiding substances. RSVP Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-in-plain-sight-tickets-63660709897

Sept. 11, 2010, 9:00am - Baker Elementary Equipping Parents Workshop, childcare included
Joanna Parzakonis-Owner of Book Bug Bookstore (Kalamazoo, MI)
Topic: The Home/School Reading Connection
Book: That’s My Book by Salina Yoon

Oct. 9, 9:00am - Baker Elementary Equipping Parents Workshop, childcare included
Tracy Trautner-Educator, Michigan State University Extension
Topic: Children and Screen Time
Book: The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life by Anya Kementz Watch Video of this presentation
Oct. 24, 6pm - Showing of film, Resilience. Resilience is a new documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. Learn more about this important topic of the effects of trauma.

Nov. 13, 9:00am - Baker Elementary Equipping Parents Workshop, childcare included
Jennifer Bailey-Baker Elementary Music Teacher
Topic: Reading with Rhythm
Book: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

Dec. 11, 9:00am - Baker Elementary Equipping Parents Workshop, childcare included
Alexis Prins-Wayland Union Schools Social Worker
Topic: Helping Children Cope With Worry
Book: How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear? by Jayneen Sanders

Jan. 9, 9:00am - Baker Elementary Equipping Parents Workshop, childcare included
Karen Bos-Baker Elementary School Media Staff
Topic: Building Resilience in Children
Book: Nurture Shock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman

Feb.12, 9:00am - Baker Elementary Equipping Parents Workshop, childcare included
Katrina Roberts-Baker Elementary Community Preschool Teacher
Topic: Helping Children with Build Confidence
Book: Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell