School Board: Littoral School Board

Workshop: Parents Assist Learning and Schooling (PALS)

Duration: A series of 12 workshops that are each 2 hours duration

Goals: To involve parents in children's education
To improve parenting skills

Target: Parents

Description: A series of twelve 2-hour workshops including the following topics:

• The Important Role of Parents
• Building Self-Esteem
• Parenting Styles
• Communication
• Being a Role Model
• Discipline
• Kids and Television
• Working with Teachers and Schools
• Responsibility & Homework
• Reading and Writing
• Preparing for Technology and Computers

Project: Family Literacy

Duration: September - December, January - May

Goals: To assist needy students
To involve parents in schooling
To improve parents overall skills

Description: Various projects are set up in the schools. Organized sessions include:

• Buddy-Buddy
• Workshops for Parents (PALS)
• Homework Assistant Periods