FALL 2025 47 W E E K LY C O U R S E C A L E N D A R NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - NOVEMBER 14, 2025 SCAN TO REGISTER FOR PARENT ACADEMY CLASSES HAVE YOU TAKEN A PARENT ACADEMY COURSE? SCAN THE QR CODE TO FILL OUT AN EVALUATION SURVEY MINDFULNESS WED 11.12.2025 3:00 PM Presented By: Erin Julianna Mindfulness is a mental state of present-moment awareness, characterized by non-judgmental observation of one’s thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Location: Vernor Elementary, 13726 Pembroke Ave, Detroit, MI 48235 TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING THU 11.13.2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 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: Henderson Academy, 16101 W. Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228 PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) WED 11.12.2025 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 EIDC: “EMPOWERING PARTNERSHIPS: EARLY INTERVENTION AND PARENT RESOURCES FOR NAVIGATING THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY” THU 11.13.2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Presented By: Dr. Kyana Smith and Ericka Davis Overview of early intervention and parental resources to support families in their child’s educational journey. Providing information and tools for parents to have as they navigate through this education journey. Link: https://bit.ly/EIDCEmpoweringPartnerships TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING WED 11.12.2025 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: Golightly Educational Center, 5536 St. Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48202 REAL TALK ABOUT VAPING WED 11.12.2025 TBD Presented By: Clara Mitchell Vaping may seem harmless, but research shows it comes with serious risks—especially for young people. Learn reasons to avoid vaping. Link: http://bit.ly/4mY3OQw
