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Join us for Family University 2025!
This event, scheduled for March 29, 2025 at Booker T. Washington High School, is designed to support our mission to facilitate strategic, authentic, and engaging literacy instruction to develop college and career-ready learners who are able to read, write, communicate, and think critically in a global society. The full day program is structured for families of PreK-12 students in our school system. It will consist of an opening speaker, interactive sessions to address reading and math literacy, Career and Technical Education presentations, and interactive STEAM sessions for students. The NPS Department of Human Resources will also be recruiting and providing information on available jobs. It is our hope that you will leave the event empowered and equipped with ideas and materials to engage with your children at home.



¡Únase a nosotros para la Universidad Familiar 2025!
Este evento, programado para el 29 de marzo de 2025 en la escuela secundaria Booker T. Washington, está diseñado para apoyar nuestra misión de facilitar una instrucción de alfabetización estratégica, auténtica y atractiva para desarrollar estudiantes preparados para la universidad y una carrera que sean capaces de leer, escribir y comunicarse. y pensar críticamente en una sociedad global. El programa de día completo está estructurado para familias de estudiantes de PreK-12 en nuestro sistema escolar. Constará de un orador de apertura, sesiones interactivas para abordar la alfabetización en lectura y matemáticas, presentaciones de educación técnica y profesional y sesiones STEAM interactivas para estudiantes. El Departamento de Recursos Humanos de NPS también reclutará y brindará información sobre los trabajos disponibles. Esperamos que salga del evento empoderado y equipado con ideas y materiales para interactuar con tu hijos en casa.


Type: Breakout Session 2 clear filter
Saturday, March 29
 

1:00pm EDT

Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Beginner's Guide to How It's Shaping Our World LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
A beginner-friendly introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We will explore how AI is already part of our lives and how it is shaping the future of learning through interactive activities. You will leave with a clearer understanding of AI and the practical ways to help you and your child(ren) thrive in a digital world.
Speakers
MS

Michale Siverio

Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Building Strong Foundations for Positive Behavior and Social-Emotional Growth LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
This session aims to help parents and students understand how positive behavior and social-emotional skills work together to support student success in school and life and how both can be reinforced at home and in the community.
Speakers
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Exploring the Natural World with Science! LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
The wonderful world of science begins with a question involving the structure or function of the natural world. Explore scientific processes like observation, experimentation, and data analysis to study and understand the phenomena occurring in the environment around us. Families will also learn about platforms and resources used at school and at home to explore scientific phenomena.
Speakers
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STEMScopes

Accelerate Learning
Stephanie Henderson, Latrice Gee, and Pam O'Brien
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Fighting the Silent Threat: Understanding the Dangers of Fentanyl to Protect Our Students and Community LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
This session is ideal for middle and high school students, parents, and community members.

This session is to educate schools and community about the dangers of fentanyl and the drug statistics in our local area. 
Speakers
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Patrick Hartig

Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Finding the Fun in Fine and Gross Motor LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Participants will receive background information on why the development of fine motor and gross motor skills are vital to student success. The presenter will share a variety of family-friendly activities and strategies, including make and take items to use at home with their students.
Speakers
KO

Kelly Orvin, PT, MHS

Learning Support-Special Education, Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Get to Know Edmentum's Exact Path LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
This exciting digital tool personalizes learning for your student. It starts by targeting each child's academic strengths and weaknesses with an adaptive assessment, and then prescribes a tailored learning path of lessons, practices, and assessments based on specific strengths and needs. Your child uses this program at school, but they can also continue learning at home. Students in grades K-8 use it for math, and students in 9th grade use it fir reading.
Speakers
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Helping your Gifted Student with Productive Struggle and Building Resilience LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Gifted students often avoid challenges because they
may not have experienced difficulty before, but without
experiencing struggle, student may not develop the
skills needed to handle future challenges, leading to
underachievement. This session will review the
importance of “productive struggle” and how parents
can best support their student’s success.
Speakers
KS

Karla Stead

Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services, Norfolk Public Schools
AD

Andrea Disney

Gifted Education, Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Increase Awareness of African Americans and People of Color in Medicine LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
The Greater Norfolk Medical Society is an organization of Black doctors that do outreach services within the Hampton Roads area. Our organization educates students and parents about the skills needed to pursue and become successful in the field of medicine.
Speakers
DM

Dr. Mark Innis

Greater Norfolk Medical Society
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Interest Areas for Preschool for Home LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Learning Interest Areas
- Art
- Music & Movement
- Literacy
- Science
Speakers
DK

Dr. Katherine Alvarado

Early Learning & Title I, Norfolk Public Schools
DP

Dr. Pam Hatfield

Early Learning & Title I, Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

It’s A Family Affair! LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Dive into “It’s A Family Affair”, an exciting and interactive financial literacy workshop where parents and children team up to master money management, saving, and smart spending.

Discover fun activities and practical tips to empower your family with essential financial skills.
Speakers
AU

Atlantic Union Bank

Tonya Young, VP Workplace Solutions Relationship ManagerLatisha Brown, Community Lending Specialist
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Let’s Talk Language: Essential Skills for the 21st Century LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
"We will explore the unique skills that are acquired and
honed in a world language class that enhance students’
ability to interact and be successful in a global society,
even if they never leave their city.
Speakers
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Zach Neumann

World Languages, Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Motivation, Desire & Frustration: Using Improv to Understand Feelings & Feel Better LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Explore how improv comedy helps us understand emotions, motivation and achieving our goals. In this workshop, we will play, laugh and learn together.
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Preschool Enrollment and ASQ Screenings LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) provides reliable, accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children between birth and age 6. Drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, ASQ has been specifically designed to pinpoint developmental progress and catch delays in young children—paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring.
Speakers
DP

Dr. Pam Hatfield

Early Learning & Title I, Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Promoting Literacy Achievement LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
In this session, participants will learn how students and teachers use Lexia in elementary and middle schools to improve literacy and how the program can support literacy intervention and enrichment outside the classroom.
Speakers
LL

Lexia Learning

Lexia Learning
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Role-Play Readers LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
To engage students in active listening and encourage participation through interactive storytelling.
Speakers
SL

School Leadership Development

Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Tech Infused Block Party LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Become “TECH Infused” as you engage and explore new and emerging aspects of different technologies, devices, and systems that heighten student learning and reimagine postsecondary outcomes. Families will experience the hands-on ways Career and Technical Education courses increase achievement, creativity, and innovation – ensuring each student is College, Career, Civic and Life Ready!
Speakers
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Courtyard

1:00pm EDT

The Family Boardroom: How to Hold Effective Family Meetings for Better Connection LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Want a happier home? Discover the benefits of weekly family meetings. This session will teach you how to host a weekly family meeting with your children. Attendees will be given a family meeting agenda and resources from fammeeting.com along with strategies on how to teach children leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
Speakers
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Andrea Schindler

Owner of Family Meeting
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

The Flying Classroom (Preschool Families ONLY) LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Think like a Historian: Investigate the Norfolk 17! LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
In this session, participants will step into the role of
historian to observe and analyze artifacts and sources
that help us to tell the powerful story of how Norfolk
students led the way to desegregate schools in Virginia.
Put on your artifact gloves and come and see how our
local history tells a national story!
Speakers
CM

Christopher Matthews

History, Norfolk Public Schools
CM

Christopher Mathews & Kari Miller

C&I: History, Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Trauma Informed Care LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Information will be presented on the impact of trauma on all aspects of our lives. Recognizing the signs of trauma and how it can be addressed will be covered. 
Speakers
SW

Student Wellness Department

Norfolk Public Schools
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Understanding Your Child's Individualized Learning Plan LIMITED
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
An individualized education program (IEP) is a written statement/plan designed to meet a student’s disability-based needs. The IEP should provide information specific to the student and geared towards providing students access to the education curriculum.

This training is designed to provide parents, guardians and caretakers with a brief overview of the different components that make up the IEP (Individualized Learning Plan).
Speakers
LS

Learning Support Specialists

Learning Support-Special Education, Norfolk Public Schools
Breona Merrell, Michelle Hoskie and Lakeisha Thomas
Saturday March 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
 
Norfolk Public Schools Family University 2025
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