Seminars
PIC offers seminars in English and Spanish throughout the State. Most seminars are 1 to 1.5 hours long and cover topics such as:
The Value of Learning Through Play
Did you know that your child is learning and developing important skills when they blow bubbles, color or play in the sand box? In this session find out about the importance of play in the development of your child and pick up some great tips for how to encourage your child's development and have fun with them at the same time!
Learning Styles
Did you know that there are different ways we receive and process information - called learning styles? Did you know that people process and remember information best if they recieve it through their preferred learning style? This seminar will help parents and those who work with children to identify their own learning style as well as the learning style of their child so that they can better understand how to effectively support and promote their child's learning.
Preparing your Child for Kindergarten
In this seminar, parents of three and four-year olds learn ideas for promoting and encouraging their child's learning at home and find out important information about what to expect when their children start kindergarten.
Involved Parents: The Key To Success in School
This seminar covers the importance of family involvement in children's academics and supports parents efforts to be involved. Receive ready-to-use strategies for helping with homework and establishing a good relationship with your child's teachers. You are the key to your child's success in school!
Parenting to Prevent Bullying
During this informative seminar, family members learn how to recognize the signs of bullying, receive effective strategies for preventing physical and emotional intimidation and find out whatthe bullying prevention law in Delaware requires of schools and districts.
Internet Safety for Teens
Teens may be Internet-savvy but they are not necessarily savvy about Internet safety. This session helps parents prepare teens to stay safe while they are Internet surfing by providing helpful information about how to identify and avoid viruses, identity theft, inappropriate content, cyberbullying, online predators and other saftey concerns.
ABCs of Conflict Resolution
Gain insightful information about handling conflict and learn effective strategies for helping your child communicate and resolve conflicts they encounter at home and at school.
If you have suggestions for workshop topics or wish for us to present to your parent group or staff, please contact us.