St. Vrain Parent University

St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children. Parent University partners with internal district departments, academic institutions, community organizations, and other agencies to equip families with additional skills, knowledge, and resources.

Classes offered through Parent University provide resources and information in areas such as safety, life skills, academic development, and financial literacy, and will provide families with tools that they can use to encourage their children to become successful while fostering school and community engagement.

Parent University is designed to:

• Increase parental engagement and participation in schools.
• Empower parents to become effective advocates for their children.
• Strengthen home-school-community partnerships.
• Allow parents an opportunity to network with professionals and other parents.
• Help parents develop the skills needed to implement positive parenting practices.
• Equip parents with the knowledge and awareness of resources available to them.

Upcoming Events

Both Spring 2025 Parent University events will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register online to assist with planning purposes.

• Feb. 20 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
  Adolescent RISE with Nicholas Thompson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  Adolescent RISE is a presentation that takes a fun and informative look at the developmental period of adolescence (ages 10-25). It includes debunking myths about adolescence, understanding the four qualities of adolescence (risk taking, identity formation, social reorientation, and emotional intensity), and learning about the tweenage brain. With this foundation established, ways to better support our kids will be discussed.
  
• April 3 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
  Social Competency: Strengthening Social Skills in Children and Adolescents with Zach DePledge

Partnership with PEN

Parent University is supported through our strong partnership with the Parent Engagement Network (PEN), a community organization that has been advancing their mission to support parents in raising healthy, happy humans for over 20 years. Learn more about PEN and other learning opportunities for parents at https://parentengagementnetwork.org.

Contact

For more information regarding St. Vrain’s Parent University, please contact: