COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
AZ EARN TO LEARN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Presenter: Sean C. Gishi, Northern Arizona Program Manager
Grade Level Span: Grades 9-12
Room: T- 206
Description: Planning to attend ASU, NAU, or U of A? This workshop will cover a scholarship
opportunity for students from low-income families (if you aren’t sure you qualify, please feel free to
attend). Eligible students will earn a scholarship as well as gain basic financial skills to help them
navigate through college expenses.
BULLYING? YEP, THERE IS AN APP FOR THAT
Presenter: Chris Mills, Children Site Supervisor
Grade Level Span: All Parents
Room: T- 226
Description: Chris is the Children Site Supervisor from Mohave Mental Health Clinic. This session
in on bullying and how modern technology has impacted an old problem. A review of how modern
technology has created “new” and “difficult” to monitor avenues to bully.
CHESS – A LIFETIME OF FUN AND LEARNING
Presenter: Charles Neuzil, Assistant Principal at Desert Valley Elementary School
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-119
Description: Learn the educational and academic benefit children gain when they learn to play chess.
And then, learn to play chess yourself! A few dollars investment in an inexpensive chess set will
result in a lifetime of enjoyment.
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY
Presenter: Barbie Barrett-Skeen, Fire Investigator Inspector
Grade Level Span: PK-2
Room: T-225
Description: This workshop will provide an overview on the different types of child passenger safety
seats along with the laws in AZ, CA, & NV.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTING
Presenter: Christine Williams, Counselor at River Valley High School
Grade Level Span: Grades 9-12
Room: T-116
Description: The workshop will cover an overview of the ACT and SAT; including what is covered
on the exams, how to register, differences between the exams, and how to help your student to prepare
for them.
COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
COLORADO RIVER CONCERTS – “MUSICATING” OUR YOUTH
Presenter: Julie Hassett, Colorado River Concerts for Student Outreach and Education
Grade Level Span: All Parents
Room: T-204
Description: The Colorado River Concert Association presents world-class music programs for
elementary, junior high and high school students at no charge to the school or the students. Many
times these performances are the first live music experience for these youth. All genres of music are
presented including pop, classical, jazz, opera, blues, country and more. Often time’s youth are
thrilled to be invited on stage to participate with the performers. The Colorado River Concert
Association is dedicated to “musicating” our youth in a fun and educational way.
COMMON CORE
(AZ COLLEGE AND CAREER READY STANDARDS)
Presenter: Donna Davis, Senior Community Mobilizer
Grade Level Span: All Parents
Room: T-204
Description: Arizona is raising expectations for students. Arizona’s Common Core Standards are
more rigorous academic standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades K-12. The
standards provide a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that better prepare Arizona students
for college, career and life. Participants in this workshop will learn why Common Core is necessary
and what it means for parents, students and teachers. Parents are asked to reflect on the skills
necessary for today’s workforce and then discuss how their children acquire these skills. Examples
are provided for the shifts in English and Math as well as the new test. Parents are provided with
examples of how they can help their student succeed in this new environment.
COUPONING
Presenter: Cindy Murphy, Retired and a Super Couponer
Grade Level Span: All Parents
Room: T-126
Description: The ethics of couponing: How to coupon; and Resources
CREATING A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR YOUR CHILD
Presenter: Nicolle Wilson, Instructional Coach at Bullhead City Junior High
Grade Level Span: PK-8
Room: T-120
Description: Ten different tips to setting the foundation for a successful school year for all children.
DRUGS, ABUSE, AND ADDICTION TRAINING
COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Presenter: Mike Sullivan, Law Teacher at Mohave High School
Grade Level Span: All Parents
Room: T-113
Description: Workshop on drugs, abuse and addiction.
EDUCATIONAL CRAFTS ON A BUDGET
Presenter: Elizabeth Queen, Teacher at River Valley High School
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-212
Description: Want ideas on how to engage your children in educational crafts on a budget? Need
ways to keep them busy and further their education that does not include the TV or video games?
Come to this session and learn a couple of crafts as well as how to find ideas on the internet.
FAMILY EDUCATION
Presenter: Stella Carlzen, Library Services Manager and Cindy McQuien, Library Assistant
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-205
Description: Library service available to parents and children from Golden Shores to Bullhead City.
FAMILY SAFETY WITH ANIMALS
Presenter: Aly LaCasse, Animal Welfare Officer
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-225
Description: This workshop will focus on educating parents about children’s safety around animals.
FINANCES 101
Presenter: Corey MacGorman, English at Mohave High School
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-201
Description: Credit / Basic Banking
FREE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES TO INCREASE STUDENT LEARNING
COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Presenter: Mark Becker, Associate Director/Eight, Arizona PBS-Educational Outreach,
Arizona State University
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: Library
Description: Learn and explore the free PBS Learning Media resource system. This site has over
35,000 educational resources you can use to help your children learn. This free site uses video, audio,
images and interactives to make learning fun and engaging.
GIRL SCOUTS
Presenter: Collin Cunningham, Member Services Executive
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-210
Description: Girl Scouts, a research-based leadership program, strives to give girls the courage and
confidence to make their world better. Through girl-led and problem solving activities, Girl Scouts
positively impacts girls’ academic success.
HEAT RELATED EMERGENCIES
Presenter: Captain Tom Queen, Bullhead City Fire Department
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-119
Description: How to treat heat related emergencies.
HELPING YOUR CHILD BE CAREER AND COLLEGE READY BY USING THE FREE
AZCIS PROGRAM
Presenter: Christine Williams, Counselor at River Valley High School
Grade level Span: Grades 9-12
Room: T-116
Description: The workshop will cover an overview of the AzCIS program and how it relates to their
student’s Education Career Action Plan (ECAP). Parents will be able to create their own account to
be able to see their child’s career and college information.
HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND YOUR STUDENT’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS
COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Presenter: Donna Davis, Senior Community Mobilizer
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-118
Description: Research tells us that parents and caretakers are the number on factor in determining a
child’s academic success. Through mass media, social media and grassroots outreach, Expect More
Arizona’s ongoing family engagement campaign asks parents to be more engaged in their child’s
education and provides them with valuable tools and resources. This workshop examines the effect
of expectations on our lives. Parents discuss the changes in the workforce and reflect on the way
technology has changed our world. New expectations for the state of Arizona are discussed (Move
On When Reading, Common Core, A-F School Grading and Teacher/Principal evaluations). Finally,
parents are asked to consider the expectations they will have in their homes for their children’s
academic success.
HOW TO DESTRESS AND RELAX
Presenter: Katrina Corral, Massage Therapist
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-207
Description: Learn how to “destress” and relax at home.
HOW USE PARENT VUE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Presenter: Darolene Brown, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology at Colorado
River Union High School District and Linda Page, Media Specialist at River Valley High School
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-208
Description: ParentVue is the Parent Portal for Parents to use to keep in touch with your student’s
school. You can view grades, fees, course history and etc.
LOVE & LIMITS
Presenters: Rebecca Southall and Tiffany Clark
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-221
Description: This workshop will highlight some of the strategies currently in place with the
Strengthening Families Program. The program is a non-faith, evidence based program which has
been proven effective in increasing communication in families while preventing youth alcohol and
drug use.
MOJAVE MOMENTS
COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Presenter: Chris Mills, Park Ranger at Mojave National Preserve, National Park Service
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-226
Description: Overview of Mojave National Preserve, a national park site in CA with no entrance fee
about 90 minutes from Bullhead City, Laughlin or Topock.
ONLINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM (PBS) RESOURCES TO BUILD
LITERACY SKILLS
Presenter: Mark Becker, Associate Director/Eight, Arizona PBS-Educational Outreach,
Arizona State University
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: Library
Description: You are your child’s first and main teacher. This engaging workshop will explore how
your child’s brain learns and then you will have the opportunity to dive into free online PBS resources
that build literacy strength in your children.
POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL FOR
BULLHEAD CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS
Presenter: Diana Verley, Instructional Coach of Technology for Bullhead City ESD
Grade level Span: Bullhead City PK-8 Parents
Room: T-110
Description: PowerSchool Parent Portal gives parents and students of the Bullhead City Elementary
School District access to real-time information including attendance, grades and detailed assignment
descriptions. Once parents have created their account, they will be able to manage their account
information, link any and all students to your account, and set email and notification preferences for
each student linked to your account. During this session, parents will learn how to access and navigate
Parent Portal. Start keeping up with your child’s school progress today!
READ TO SUCCESS
Presenter: Michael Oakleaf, Media Specialist at Sunrise at Bullhead City ESD
Grade level Span: PK-2
Room: T-126
Description: Good reading skills are the foundation for academic success. Discover how parents can
support their students to be better readers, and independent and more successful learners. Parents will
also be introduced to a variety of children’s books and authors to help get their student excited about
and engaged in reading.
RX 360
COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Presenter: Trish Ford, Arizona Youth Partnership
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-220
Description: Awareness regarding the prescription drug misuse by teens in Mohave County.
TEEN DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Presenter: Kenneth Beane, Assistant Bullhead City Prosecutor
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-122
Description: This session will be on Teen Dating and Domestic Violence.
THEY SAY MY CHILD HAS ADHD – WHAT NEXT?
Presenter: Paula Lupo, MA LPC, Mohave Mental Health Child and Family Services Clinical
Director
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: T-203
Description: Overview of Attention Deficit Disorder. Steps to take when you need your child
assessed. Strategies to utilize if your child has ADD or ADHD. Is medication the only treatment?
TRANSITION FROM ELEMENTARY TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Presenter: Carolyn Stewart, Principal at Bullhead City Junior High and Gina Covert, Assistant
Principal at Bullhead City Junior High
Grade level Span: 6-8
Room: T-202
Description: The transition from elementary grades to junior high presents challenges and
opportunities for both students and their parents. The presenters will share practical tips for parents
to help their students be successful academically and socially.
TRANSITION FROM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL
Presenter: Jon Jones, Principal at Fox Creek Jr. High and Steve Lawrence, Principal at Mohave
High School
Grade level Span: 9-12
Room: T-202
Description: The transition from junior high to high school presents challenges and opportunities for
both student and their parents. The presenters will share practical tips for parents to help their students
be successful academically and socially.
YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION
COLORADO RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS TO PARENTING
Saturday, July 12, 2014 (8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
At Mohave High School
DESCRIPTION OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Presenter: Jennifer Rosenberger, Teacher at River Valley High School
Grade level Span: All Parents
Room: Wrestling Room
Description: Learn about the many health benefits of Yoga, which include stretching as well as fullbody strength training combined with some fast-paced movement for cardio training and wellness.
Also discover how just one Yoga session per week greatly improves concentration, focus, and
relaxation. You can see how Yoga is good for everyone from young children to adults and senior
citizens and can help athletes who are prone to injury as well as those who are looking for a nonimpact way to get and stay healthy.