2017-2018 Family Learning Series Schedule of Events
2016-2017 Family Learning Series Schedule of Events
The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District Family Learning Series is supported by the ABRSD, ABRSD PTOs, PTF, and PTSOs, AB Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Danny's Place Youth Services, and AB United Way. All events are for adults only, except where indicated otherwise.
2016-17 Family Learning Series schedule
Grade levels of interest are specified for each speaker.
September 21, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Dr. Kirsty Kerin
Topic: The Science of Sleep
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: ABRHS Auditorium
September 26, 2016 7:00-8:00
Presenter: Maria Trozzi, M.Ed.
Topic: When Adolescents Face Losses... Words, Strategies and Wisdom that Promote Resilience
Audience: Grades 7-12
Location: ABRHS Auditorium
October 5, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Janell Burley Hofmann
Topic: Early Childhood and Technology
Audience: Grades PK-4
Location: RJ Grey Auditorium
November 3, 2016 7:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rob Evans, Ed.D.
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: RJ Grey Junior High School Auditorium
November 8, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Dr. Denise Pope
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: ABRHS Auditorium
November 14, 2016 7:00-8:30
Presenter: Maria Trozzi, M.Ed.
Audience: Grades PK-6
Location: RJ Grey Junior High School Auditorium
December 1, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Michelle Icard
Topic: Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You
and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years
Audience: Grades 4-8
Location: ABRHS Auditorium
December 14, 2016, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Presenter: Jessica Minahan
Topic: Reducing Anxiety in Students
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: RJ Grey Auditorium
January 25, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Pamela Katz Ressler
Topic: Mindfulness
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: RJ Grey Auditorium
February 6, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Dr. Josephine Kim
Topic: “Let’s Talk! Bridging the cultural gap between you and your child
”Audience: Grades PreK-12 and
students grades 6-12.
Location: ABRHS Auditorium
February 13, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Chris Herren
Topic: Substance Abuse
Audience: Grades 6-12
and students ages 13 and up
Location: ABRHS Auditorium
March 7, 2017, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Presenter: Sarah Ward
Topic: Executive Functioning and Resilience
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: RJ Grey Auditorium
April 5, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Dr. David Miele
Topic: Academic Mindsets: Their Role in Learning, Parenting, and Teaching
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: RJ Grey Auditorium
May 31, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Dr. Anthony Rao
Topic: Getting to Manhood: Raising Boys to Succeed
Audience: Grades PK-12
Location: ABRHS Auditorium