The Virtual Tutoring and Wellness Center has merged with Parent University! You can now sign up for K-12 academic support, social-emotional support, and parent workshops below.
Parent University is a community collaborative led by Natomas Unified to help parents become full partners in their children’s education. We partner with community agencies and organizations to offer free courses, family events and activities that will equip families with new or additional skills, knowledge, resources, and confidence.
Please register beforehand to receive information on joining the workshop.
Behavior Support in the Home
Date: 1/10
Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
This workshop provides you with the support you need to manage behavior within the home and provide a predictable and consistent environment.
LGBTQ+ Best Practices and Protections in Public Education
Date: 1/12
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
This course introduces participants to California Ed Code Law that provides protection against discrimination while also exploring research driven best practice strategies for promoting an inclusive educational setting.
Families in Transition Resource Group
Date: 1/12
Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Meet with NUSD Social Worker, Sarah Smith, to explore community resources and support. We are here to help you!
Transition Plans and Independence
Date: 1/13
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
This workshop is intended to help parents learn about the importance of transition planning and independence.
Intro to Trauma-Informed Practices
Date: 1/18
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Participants will learn that childhood trauma can have a direct, immediate, and potentially overwhelming impact on the ability of a child to learn. Through our commitment to ongoing professional development in this area, NUSD educators can begin to understand the role of trauma, its effect on children and learning, and how educators can change methods of interacting and responding to children impacted by trauma.
Adoptive Parent Support Group
Date: 1/19
Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
An opportunity for adoptive parents to come together to ask questions and seek support from each other.
College Mentoring Programs
Date: 1/20
Time: 12 or 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Learn about college mentoring programs and discover the ways these programs support students as they prepare for college.
Conversations with Hispanic/Latinx/Native American Families
Date: 1/25
Time: 12 or 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Discuss the outcome of the previous forum, share how your input helps to move the district forward, and engage in another insightful conversation.
Augmentative Alternative Communication 101 for Families
Date: 1/25
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
This workshop covers an overview of what AAC is and how to support your student’s/child’s functional communication using visual supports, core boards, switches, speech generating devices, and more.
Conversations with Black/African American Families
Date: 1/26
Time: 12 or 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Discuss the outcome of the previous forum, share how your input helps to move the district forward, and engage in another insightful conversation.
Conversations with Asian Families
Date: 1/27
Time: 12 or 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Discuss the outcome of the previous forum, share how your input helps to move the district forward, and engage in another insightful conversation.
Restorative Justice
Date: 1/27
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE
Participants will learn that RJ training introduces participants to the philosophy, principles and practices of Restorative Justice and teaches participants how to facilitate community building circles for adults and students in the classroom.
