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<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p>Parents and guardians are invited to register for free, virtual Parent Connections evening workshops aimed at helping them support their students on a range of academic, school, and family-related topics.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The goals of Parent Connections are to increase collaboration and engagement between schools, families, and community; to educate, empower, and connect families with resources that build parent and student confidence, and promote life skills to increase the likelihood of family success in academic endeavors.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“These workshops are designed to be helpful to everyone,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “Parent Connections will cover topics ranging from the college application process to tips on raising resilient children and opportunities for parental involvement in schools.”&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Parent Connections will hold two sessions with new topics quarterly. Parents will be provided login information once registered. Parents/guardians interested in participating in this month’s sessions should register by Monday, Oct. 25.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The first virtual session for families with elementary students is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26. The second virtual session is for families with middle and/or high school students, taking place at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27. Both sessions include topic options of math supports, good study habits, and&nbsp;</p>
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<p>To register for the Oct. 26 elementary session, visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bcsdpcelementary. ">https://tinyurl.com/bcsdpcelementary. </a></p>
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<p>To register for the Oct. 27 middle/high session, visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bcsdpcmiddlehigh.">https://tinyurl.com/bcsdpcmiddlehigh.</a> </p>
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