Parent University

October 20 - 6:30 PM

Join Stephanie Campbell, a College Counselor in BCPS, for a virtual information session focused on preparing families for seeking financial aid for college. Available to BCPS juniors and seniors, along with their parents/caregivers. Space is limited!

For registration click here!

November 15 - 12:30 PM

Presented by BCPS Office of Mental Health Services
We know young people often turn to their friends first when they are having an emotional crisis. However, many teens may not think they have the skills to be prepared to support a friend in crisis. This training will help families learn ECPR - Emotionally Connect Partner and Respond when faced with someone who is experiencing a mental health emergency/emotional crisis. You will learn some warning signs to look out for and have the opportunity to work through some scenarios to practice some of the strategies that will be taught. You know CPR can help to save a life, so can ECPR!

This 60-minute presentation is for adults. Information to join will be shared via email 24 hours before the event. This event was originally scheduled for October 12th and was reschedule to this new date.

For registration click here!

November 3 - 12:30 PM

Presented by BCPS Office of Mental Health Services
Current data suggest an overwhelming need for schools and communities to be trauma-informed to meet the social-emotional needs of their students, especially when considering the effects of the pandemic and social injustices on children. These effects are “likely to increase the risk of depression and probable anxiety, as well as possible post-traumatic stress” (Nagesh, June 2020). Research also shows that the strongest protective factor linked with resilience to childhood trauma is the reliable presence of a sensitive, nurturing, and responsive adult (Bartlett and Steber, 2019).

This is a free presentation for all BCPS parents/caregivers. Register today as space is limited. *This event will not be recorded. #mentalhealth

For registration click here!

Baltimore Walk (Inner Harbor) - You can create your own team or are welcome to join Team BCPS for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's annual Out of the Darkness Walk.

• 10/29/22 – Walk start time: 9:30 AM
• Join Team BCPS

Click on the images below to see information on monthly Autism Caregiver Support meetings hosted by Johnnycake and Edmonson Heights. All BCPS families are welcomed to attend! Please reach out to Ilene Berman (Iberman@bcps.org) to obtain the Google Meets link to join.

As a part of Baltimore County Department of Planning’s Sustainable Community Renewal Effort, public input is being sought about the Essex and Catonsville Sustainable Community area. Please fill out this survey by October 23rd to share your perspective on how the community can improve over the next five years. The surveys are available online and in-person at the Catonsville and Essex libraries and senior centers. You may visit the hub: Sustainable Communities HUB.

Essex Survey & Workgroups

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - Environment and Transportation

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Housing and Local Planning

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - Economy and Quality of Life

Catonsville Survey & Workgroups

Monday, October 24, 2022 - Environment and Transportation

Thursday, November 3, 2022 - Housing and Local Planning

Thursday, November 10, 2022 - Economy and Quality of Life

• Friday, October 21, 2022- Schools closed for students and teachers
• Monday, October 24, 2022 - Schools closed for students.
• Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - Election Day - Schools & Offices Closed
• AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK - November 14 - 18, 2022
• Monday, November 14, 2022 - Report Cards Distributed
• Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - Schools and Office close 3 hours early
• Thursday, November 24, 2022 - Schools & Offices Closed
• Friday, November 25, 2022 - Schools and Offices Closed
• Monday, November 21, 2022 - Preschool-3 and Pre-K Conference Day and Elementary Conference Day – No Preschool-3 or Pre-K sessions and Schools Closed for Elementary Students

You can also view or print the entire BCPS Info Calendar here.

The Special Education Resource Center (SERC) has released their Fall 2022 workshop schedule.

For more information or to join their newsletter list click here!

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Parent University is offered through the BCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, which we affectionately call FACE! We provide tools and resources to BPCS families to support learning at home. In the past, before social-distancing, one of the ways we offered these resources was through in-person workshops hosted by community members and schools. We also have a large collection of online resources that are available as we navigate through this incredibly unique time in our lives. We hope you enjoy what we have to share.