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Community members were invited to attend the stakeholder engagement meetings on the proposed cell phone policy. These meetings were designed to get feedback from parents, guardians and staff before the Board of Public Education voted on the policy.

Parent U held a 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night event to help support multilingual parents, guardians and students who were about to make the transition from 5th to 6th grade! 

Our May 1 virtual Parent U workshop was designed to help parents and guardians of elementary-aged students navigate the digital age. The workshop explored the benefits and challenges of technology, how to foster meaningful family connections through media, and strategies for supporting your child’s digital well-being. 

Parent University held an engaging panel discussion on how equity can make classrooms more inclusive and supportive for all students. Parents and teachers are key partners in fostering students’ social, emotional, and educational growth. To meet the unique needs of each student, it’s essential to focus on equitable support tailored to individual circumstances.

Pre-K Info Night is held to help families learn more about our Pre-K program and the application process. 

Parent University held a session: Reimagining Family Engagement - Understanding Maine's School Funding System. In this session, former Portland mayor and State Representative Mike Brennan outlined the factors involved in determining the yearly state and local budgets for public education, and helped participants comprehend the complexities of school finance reform. 

Community members came together to discuss how families can take a more active role in shaping policies that impact public schools students in the state of Maine. Led by Dania Bowie of the Maine Women’s Lobby, this session armed participants with the knowledge and strategies necessary to engage in legislative advocacy on behalf of Portland Public Schools students. 

Community members were invited to join Parent University for a session on imagining a future where every student thrives. This session discussed a High School of the Future that reflects our commitment to excellence, equity and the success of every learner.

12th graders and their parents/guardians were invited to learn about the types of aid that are available to help pay for postsecondary education and training, as well as about the financial aid process. 

Parents and guardians of 4th graders were invited to attend the 4th Grade Health Curriculum Overview on January 18.

This session offered an overview of the three-lesson curriculum which outlines the physical, social, and emotional changes that come in puberty, why teaching this material is important, and what we can do together to partner to ensure a successful experience for children.

On January 4, Parent University held a session for community members to learn more about the Pre-K program application process.

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Parent University held a virtual session on Digital Citizenship: Left to Their Own Devices. This session discussed how to support kids in navigating the “digital wilderness”.

On Saturday, September 16 participants joined workshop sessions on important topics that would help prepare students and families for the upcoming school year. Participants learned about:

On Monday, May 8 Parent University held a focus group for the “Portrait of a Graduate” vision. A Portrait of a Graduate is a shared vision of the knowledge, skills and character traits that our students should possess upon graduation.

Join us in-person at East End Community School on Tuesday, April 11 from 6:00-7:30pm! Parents/caregivers are highly encouraged to register for and attend this session.