FALL 2025 63 W E E K LY C O U R S E C A L E N D A R JANUARY 12, 2026 - JANUARY 16, 2026 TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING WED 01.14.2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Presented By: Healing Not Hurting Join the Trauma -Informed Parenting Workshop to learn how to create a compassionate and secure space for children who have experienced trauma. This session offers valuable insights and practical tools to build empathy, resilience, and understanding, empowering you better support your child’s emotional well-being. Location: Turning Point Academy 18501 Waltham St., Detroit, MI 48205 POWERSCHOOL WED 01.14.2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Presented By: SIS Training and Support Families will learn how to navigate the PowerSchool Public Portal to view key student data, including grade, attendance, teacher contact information, and report cards. Support with and questions about PowerSchool will be provided. Location: Nolan Elementary-Middle School 1150 E Lantz Ave, Detroit, MI 48203 PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) WED 01.14.2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Presented By: Sharene Nathan, Lohren Carter Nzoma, Donna Payne DPSCD’s Parent Advisory Committee’s (PAC) mission is to empower parents, guardians, and grandparents of students with an active individualized education program (IEP) with knowledge as it relates to their participation in the special education process, delivery of services, and funding for schools. In addition, the members will work with key stakeholders to make decisions and recommendations regarding compliance, parent and community involvement, and on issues relating to special education. Link: http://bit.ly/ParentAdvisoryCommittee DISTRICTWIDE PARENT LEADERS MEETING THU 01.15.2026 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presented By: FACE Join us to receive important updates on the Parent Involvement Policy, PTA initiatives, enrollment opportunities, professional development, and Title I funding. Location: TBD SCAN TO REGISTER FOR PARENT ACADEMY CLASSES HAVE YOU TAKEN A PARENT ACADEMY COURSE? SCAN THE QR CODE TO FILL OUT AN EVALUATION SURVEY CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS TRAINING WED 01.14.2026 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Presented by: Hooked from the Start Discover the joy of creating with yarn! This beginner-friendly crochet workshop teaches how to use a simple hook and yarn to bring unique designs to life. Location: Noble Elementary-Middle School 8646 Fullerton Street, Detroit, MI 48238 TRAP YOGA TUE 01.13.2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Presented By: Trap Yoga Studio Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop. Location: Edmonson Elementary 1300 West Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201