Workshops and Trainings
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) will be hosting virtual family workshops and trainings to suport the Twin Rivers community with distance learning, resources to engage families and students, and additional information throughout the 2020-2021 School Year.
Participants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to join this virtual meeting from a computer or smartphone device.
Please make sure to create a free Zoom account beforehand to participate in these workshops for families.
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Virtual Parent University:
Supporting your English Learner Together
We will review what the English learner assessment (ELPAC) looks like, the advantages of multilingual proficiency, and how families can support their young students with language and literacy at home. Come join us to learn more about resources that can help your child improve their English reading, writing, speaking, and listening!
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Date & Time
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Registration & Specific Grade Level Focus
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Wednesday
3:00 PM
January 27, 2021
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Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/VPU-Jan27
This workshop is designed for families with English learners in grades TK-2.
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Wednesday
3:00 PM
February 3, 2021
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Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/VPU-Feb3
This workshop is designed for families with English learners in grades 3-6.
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Wednesday
3:00 PM
February 10, 2021
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Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/VPU-Feb10
This workshop is designed for families with English learners in grades 7-12.
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Workshop will be in English, and interpretation will be provided upon request.
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Virtual Parent University:
Understanding the Special Education IEP Process and How to Support as a Parent/Guardian
Tuesday 4:00 PM
February 9, 2021
Zoom Registration: http://bit.ly/VPU-Feb9
During this session, we will introduce the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, including the purpose and function of an IEP and the important tips for parent participation before, during, and after the IEP meeting. In addition, we will discuss the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Checklist, Continuum of Services, and Student Strengths (how to include in the IEP). Educational (Ed) Benefit - ensuring your child is receiving Ed Benefit & making progress towards their IEP goals.
Workshop will be in English, and interpretation will be provided upon request.
Resources:
- Handout: What is Early Start? (All languages)
- Handout: Early Start- Infographic (All languages)
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TRUSD Apps
TRUSD Apps Portal: The Gateway for Distance Learning and Online Resources
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We will discuss how to access the TRUSD Apps Portal and its functions, Google Classrooms, and the educational learning programs to support distance learning. Participants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link once registered, and a reminder message the day before the workshop.
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| Friday, August 28, 2020 3:00 PM & Wednesday, September 2, 2020 6:00 PM |
| Webinar Recording: TRUSD Apps |
| Presentation: TRUSD Apps- Presentation |
| Handouts: TRUSD Apps How to Login TRUSD Apps Quick Start Guide |
| Distance Learning Resources for Parents of English Learners |
| Promoting a Distance Learning Environment at Home |
Tech Support
| How to Use Your Twin Rivers Chromebook, Aeries Parent Portal & Tech Support for Families with Distance Learning |
| Be a part of this virtual workshop where we will provide a technology walkthrough on using the district-issued laptops and Wi-Fi Hotspot, Internet Access (Free and Low-Cost) Programs, Aeries Parent Portal, and Q&A (Questions and Answers) to support our families with distance learning. |
| Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:00 PM |
| Webinar Recording: Tech Support & Tips |
| Presentation: Tech Support 9.9.20 |
| Tech Guide for Families: English Spanish |
| Chromebook Guide: English Spanish |
Swun Math
| Swun Math Family Night |
| Come join us for SWUN Math Family Night! During our time together with the SWUN Math consultant, you will tour the SWUN Math website and receive helpful tips and tools to support your K-8 child with Common Core Mathematics. In this session, we will also discuss student learning in a virtual setting and provide you with strategies to support your child in their learning of math. |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2020 5:30 PM |
| Webinar Recording: Swun Math Family Night |
| Presentation: Swun Math Presentation |
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Visit the Swun Math Parent Home Connect to access:
Website at www.bit.ly/SwunMathTRUSD or scanning the QR Code below:
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Student Services
| Student Services: A Fall Welcome for Families on its Services & Staff | |||||
Learn more about how Student Services supports its families & students with programs and services from:
...and much more.
The mission for the Student Services Department is to coordinate programs that benefit our students & families, and this workshop will provide an opportunity to increase awareness of its services. |
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Special Education
| Special Education Resources for Students in Bridge (Mod-Sev Autism SDC) and RISE (Mod-Sev SDC) |
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Distance learning resources will be provided, along with tips for a distance learning environment at home, visual supports, and additional resources to support students in our Bridge (Mod-Sev Autism SDC) and RISE (Mod-Sev SDC) programs.
In addition, the Special Education Department would like your input for future FACE Engagement Workshops. Please complete the quick, 3-question survey below to provide feedback: http://bit.ly/SPEDFamilySurvey
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| Friday, October 9, 2020 4:00 PM |
| Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/2DfbvCh7s0Y |
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Presentation:
Behavior Bits Resources:
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For more information on the Unique curriculum :
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| Families will learn about how to access and use Unique curriculum online for students in the Bridge Special Day Class (for Autism) and RISE Special Day Class (for moderate/severe disabilities). |
| Presentation: English Spanish |
| Video Recording: English |
i-Ready
Get Ready with i-Ready
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The i-Ready Family Information Session is designed to help families engage with i-Ready to support their Kinder-8th Grade students at home. Families will deepen their understanding of i-Ready including the diagnostic (pre-assessment where students are) and its core components.
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| Monday, August 10, 2020 |
| Handouts: What is iReady? (English) ¿Qué es i-Ready? (Spanish) |
| (Twin Rivers USD K-8th Students access i-Ready through the TRUSD Apps Portal.) |
| "Using i-Ready Assessment at Home" i-Ready Links: English Spanish |
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Getting Ready for the Diagnostic Exam:
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ELPAC and How to Support your English Learner
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What you need to know about English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) |
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Come learn how to support your students with tools they will need to get reclassified as English proficient. Parents will have an opportunity to review a sample of the questions that will be asked on the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). In addition, the English Learner Services Department will provide updates for the 2020-2021 school year to support students and families.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020 5:30 PM
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Presentation:
Webinar Video Recording: ELPAC Presentation (10/5/20)
Video: Preparing for the ELPAC
Handouts:
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Resources:
Starting Smarter- Parent Flyer (English and Spanish)
The Starting Smarter website includes information on student score reports, sample test questions, parent-teacher conferences, and other no-cost resources in English and Spanish.
For more information: https://elpac.startingsmarter.org/
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Websites for English Learners:
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Assessments from Home
| How to Prepare for Assessments from Home |
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During distance learning, your child will take assessments from home. Most assessments will occur though Google Classroom during the asynchronous hours of the school day. This information session will discuss guidance for students to complete assessments from home and answer questions or concerns families may have.
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:00 PM |
| Presentation: Assessments From Home-Presentation 10.13.20.pdf |
| Video Recording: https://youtu.be/eBle4zlf1Wc |
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Handouts:
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Imagine Learning
How to Use Imagine Learning to Support your English Learner At Home
Learn how Imagine Learning Language and Literacy supports your child’s English Language development through the use of their fun and engaging online learning applications. In addition, we will provide resources how parents and guardians can do at home to structure a learning environment during distance learning.
| Monday, November 2, 2020 5:00 PM & Thursday, November 5, 2020 5:00 PM |
| Webinar Recording: How to Use Imagine Learning |
| Presentation: Image Learning for Twin Rivers Families |
| Handouts: Distance Learning Resources for Parents of English Learners |
Engaging Families for the ELPAC
Engaging and Preparing Students for the ELPAC
Learn practical ways of engaging students with the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). The ELPAC test is used to measure how well students in kindergarten through twelfth grade understand English when it is not their primary language. We will practice and explore the resources to support your child succeed with the ELPAC assessment, and go over sample questions.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 10:00 AM & Monday, November 16, 2020 4:00 PM
Presentation: ELPAC PowerPoint
Video Recording: Engaging Families for the ELPAC
EL Family 101
EL Family 101 : An Orientation for Parent/Guardians with English Learners
What is an English learner? What is the criteria to exit the English learner program?
These will be some of the questions answered during this session. In addition, we will share literacy resources, translation/language acquisition apps, and vocabulary and reading activities to support your child at home.
Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:00 AM & Tuesday,November 10, 2020 4:00 PM
Presentation: EL Family 101
Video Recording: EL Family Webinar
Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Reducing Stress & Anxiety
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 4:00 PM
During this session, you will learn different tools you can use at home to prevent and to calm stress and anxiety, and also when and how to seek professional help. School, community, and online resources will also be discussed.
Video Recording: Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Presentation: FACE 12-8-20 Reducing Stress and Anxiety.pdf
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Resources:
Care Solace is a 24/7 web-based tool that makes it easier for students, families and staff to connect with mental healthcare resources and providers in their communities. Care Solace can offer information with therapy, online therapy, hospitalization, family counseling, and other services in minutes. The Care Concierge team can be contacted by phone, email, and video chat:
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Mental Health Access Team (Sacramento County Department of Health Services)Simply call the Mental Health Access Team to request services and an over-the-phone assessment in order to be referred to an appropriate mental health service provider. This includes Mental Health Medi-Cal Service Providers and Prevention & Early Intervention and Mental Health Respite Service Providers.
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (24/7 for Mental Health Crisis Calls)
(916) 875-1055 or toll free (888) 881-4881 Fax (916) 875-1190 Sacramento County Mental Health Plan Medi-Cal Provider Lists
Prevention and Early Intervention & Mental Health Respite Services Provider Lists
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Healthy Habits, Healthy Families: Holiday Tips
Healthy Habits, Healthy Families
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:00 PM
Video Recording: Holiday Nutrition Tips
Presentation: Healthy Families Presentation-Holiday Nutrition Tips.pdf
TRUSD Nutrition Services and Community Partners, Health Education Council and Dairy Council of CA will introduce the Healthy Habits, Healthy Families Workshop series. We will kick off this series by sharing the top 10 nutrition tips for how to approach the holiday season and promote a balanced nutrition while maintaining holiday traditions. Tips will include information on nutritional guidelines, healthy food recipes and resources to support family wellness.
Handout: Holiday Tip Sheet.pdf
Parent/Guardian Survey on Future Topics:
- English survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K6H3G9R
- Spanish survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZBMVTR
Healthy Habits, Healthy Families: Recipes for Success
Healthy Habits, Healthy Families
Tuesday 2:00 PM
January 19, 2021
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FACE Workshops & Tutorials
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) has created this YouTube playlist of its workshops and tutorials to support families with their student's education.
FACE Workshops 2020-2021
Video Tutorials for Families
FACE Workshops & Community Events Calendar
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Calendars