10-Week Parent Education Class

Empower yourself to support your child’s education by enrolling in Family Connectors University. The 10-week class offers parents and caregivers effective strategies to support student learning and growth in Seattle Public Schools (SPS). This family-friendly class, hosted by SPS and North Seattle College, has been running successfully for over ten years.

Learn from North Seattle College Instructor Paulina Cuevas-Vega, SPS Family Partnerships team members, and various guest speakers from SPS.

Session Details:

• Sessions Offered: Quarterly
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Frequency: Once a week, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
• Format: Online Via Zoom
• Cost: $38.28 (Scholarships available)
• Credits: Participants can earn two (2) college credits!
• Interpreter Service: Upon Advanced Request

Topics covered reflect the interests of the families. Example themes include:

• Navigating the School System
• Belonging and Partnership at Your School
• Supporting All Kinds of Learners to Be Successful and Confident
• Social Justice
• Special Education at SPS
• Social Emotional Learning & Academics

2024-25 Family Connectors University Dates

• Fall session: starts September 24, 2024
• Winter session starts January 14, 2025
• Spring session starts April 8, 2025

To enroll or ask questions, email paulina.cuevasvega@seattlecolleges.edu.

SPS offers need-based scholarships to offset the cost for participants who qualify. When you express interest, share your need for a scholarship.