Parent University Sessions 2009-2010

Parent University Series Starts With Dr. Michael BradleyHarrington Middle School Auditorium
October 22 at 7 p.m.

Michael J. Bradley, Ed.D., is the award-winning author of Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy! and other books for teens and parents. He has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows across the country, including NBC's The Today Show and CNN. He will be the first speaker in this year's Parent University series, at 7 p.m. on October 22 in the Harrington Middle School auditorium. This presentation is open to the public at no charge, thanks to the generosity of the Mount Laurel Municipal Alliance. The Alliance will sell copies of Dr. Bradley's books and there will be a book-signing following the presentation.

John Kriger Returns for More on Current Use in Drugs
Harrington Middle School Library
November 11at 7 p.m.
Adults only, Please!

When John Kriger from Kriger Consulting came to Mount Laurel last year to do his Current Trends in Drug Use session, parents were amazed. He filled three tables in the library with seemingly innocent items you might find around your home each day ... and then spoke about the potential for them to be used as part of addictive behavior on the part of children. This is an eye-opening session that is back by vehement public demand. Get there early for a good seat. The University session is free to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Mount Laurel Municipal Alliance.

John Kriger on Motivating Minds
Harrington Middle School Library
December 10 at 7 p.m.

This highly engaging and interactive session provides skills, strategies and methods for engaging students, overcoming resistance and teaching so you increase the potential for recall. Increase retention, optimize their learning, and feel more empowered to make a difference. Discover what impact drug use, energy drinks, domestic violence, contact sports, and hostile environments have on kids' brains and what you can begin doing now to offset and potentially reverse the negative effects. The University session is free to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Mount Laurel Municipal Alliance.

Social Networking: Be As Smart As Your Kids
Transportation and Learning Center
March 23 at 9 a.m.

District Technology Facilitator Barbara Ahr will walk you through the most popular social networking sites and show you the joy of open communication with the whole world ... and the dangers of open communication with the whole world. Learn how to help your child surf the web safely. This daytime session is free to the public.

Online Resources: How Do You Really Get To The White House?
Transportation and Learning Center
April 15 at 9 a.m.

It is so easy to say "try Googling it" when asked to help with a homework question. But are we certain that children know how to distinguish fact from fiction online? How can we be sure that the sources they use for information are legitimate and appropriate for their age? What help can we offer in finding the very best websites for educational research? District Technology Facilitator Barbara Ahr has all the answers in this free session that is open to all.