PWCS MAY 2025 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SERIES The Family Engagement Series provides families with resources that will assist with their student's success. The series is led by the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Community Outreach, Business Partnerships, and Philanthropy Department, in collaboration with other PWCS programs, and community and business partners. Dates Session Topics May 6, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Supporting Your English Learner Through Lexia English Join us on Tuesday, May 6, for a webinar to learn about Lexia English, a program designed to provide instruction and practice with English speaking and listening skills. Lexia English engages students online for independent learning and provides valuable information and resources for teachers. Learn about how Lexia English works and how to support your students' learning at home. May 7, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Empowering Parents - Easing Your Child's Anxiety Join us on Wednesday, May 7, for a webinar to learn how to identify and manage your child's anxiety. Discover effective strategies and create a supportive home environment to help your child thrive. May 8, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Navigating the Transition from Elementary School to Middle School Join us on Thursday, May 8, for a webinar to learn how school staff members support students through their transition from elementary to middle school. Families will explore tips and resources for preparing their children for the middle school years. May 13, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Paying for College - Early Planning Join us on Tuesday, May 13, for an informative webinar on financial preparation options for college, including an overview of the Virginia 529 plan. May 14, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten (Live Webinar in Spanish) Join us on Wednesday, May 14, for a webinar to learn about strategies parents can implement to prepare their children for kindergarten. You will receive practical suggestions on fostering social, emotional, and academic skills for a successful start to kindergarten. May 15, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Discover Northern Virginia Community College (Live Webinar in Spanish) Join us on Thursday, May 15, for a webinar to learn about Northern Virginia Community College, who provides equitable access to affordable and exceptional higher education and workforce programs, transforming the lives of our students and advancing opportunity in our community. In this webinar, we will explore what NOVA has to offer! We will learn about the benefits of attending a community college, cost comparison to four-year institutions, campus locations, specialty programs currently being offered at May 20, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Gifted At a Glance for Multilingual Learners - A Parent's Guide in us on Tuesday, May 20, for a webinar to learn more about the services available to students in grade -12 through the Gifted Education and Talent Development program. With a focus on multilingu arners, we will discuss what it means to be "gifted", how students are identified for the program, an ays parents can support their advanced learners at hom May 21, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Attendance Information and Resources for Families (On Demand Webinar in Spanish) Register for an on-demand webinar on Wednesday, May 21 about the importance of school attendance and the resources available for families that encourage regular student attendance. Register for webinars and interpretation accommodations using the QR Code.

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Arabic

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Chinese

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Farsi-Dari

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Korean

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Pashto

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Spanish

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Urdu

Family Engagement Series: May 2025 - Vietnamese