West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
District introduces parent academy
Beginning this year, the district is launching a new Parent Academy Program at each school.
The first sequence is aimed at Spanish speaking parents, with English versions to come.
The program is based on the notion that students with parents who are involved in their education do better academically.
The Parent Academy is a six-session course beginning in October to help families better connect to their child's school.
Information covered is related to how school works, including procedures and resources. Interactive activities are planned to get parents talking to one another.Each free session includes dinner. Child care is provided. Participants are asked to register in advance and plan to attend all six sessions.The academy will start with a series for Spanish speakers at Garlough Environmental Magnet School (1740 Charlton St, West St. Paul) on Oct. 20 and 27, as well as Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Each session runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Parents and guardians are encouraged to watch for information regarding English and other Spanish Parent Academy offerings, which are being scheduled throughout the year.
Anyone interested in learning more should contact Sarah Egberg at 651-403-7012 or sarah.egberg@isd197.org or Carmen Pineda at 651-403-7734 or carmen.pineda@isd197.org.
, 7575 150th St W, Savage.
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