Parents: Get Involved....Stay Involved!
2008 Statewide Parent Involvement Conference
by Sharon Pollard
February 16, 2008
As a parent, have you ever wondered how you do it all? We want our children to grow up happy, healthy, safe, and successful. How do you, as a parent, make certain you have provided your child with the parental support and guidance they need? If you want to be the best possible parent for your child.....don't miss the 2008 Statewide Parent Involvement Conference. The Parent Involvement Conference will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Papillion-LaVista South High School (Papillion, NE) from 7:30am - 3:00pm. This statewide conference will offer ideas and strategies for all parents to use at home in areas such as: how to support your child in school, internet safety, use of technology, discipline, nutrition, and so much more.
Governor Day Heineman and First Lady Sally Ganem will welcome conference attendees and share their personal experiences as parents. The keynote speaker for the Parent Involvement Conference is David Voss. He will share information about the "Be There" campaign, a national movement that inspires parents to become more involved in their children's education. It focuses on parental involvement, making ordinary moments, extraordinary!
"There truly is something for everyone. It is a great conference for all parents. Participants will leave the conference feeling inspired and armed with tools they need to be a better parent," says Deb Rodenburg, Conference Coordinator.
Registration forms are available at the Calvert Elementary and Auburn Middle School office, online at www.nde.state.ne.us/PIC/index.htm or by calling 402-537-9998. The registration fee is $25.00 and financial assistance is available if needed. The registration fee includes the entire conference along with breakfast rolls, coffee, and lunch.
