All workshops are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
A workshop to promote family involvement in education More than 30 years of research shows that children do better in school when families are involved. Most importantly, parents learn strategies for maximizing their involvement in their children s education and the key role they play in ensuring their children s success in school. A workshop for new immigrant families School systems in other parts of the world can vary greatly. Parents Are Powerful in American Schools is for families new to the U.S. that are eager to learn about American schools but may not know where to get the information they need. This workshop familiarizes participants with the American school system, including enrollment, the grading system, the differences between public, private, and religious schools and the rights of English-language learners.