Family & Community Engagement

Parent University

Ferguson-Florissant School District's Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers to strengthen parent engagement within the community. By partnering with internal district departments, academic institutions, community organizations, and other agencies to equip families with additional skills, knowledge, and resources, Parent University will support and empower parents to become leaders and advocates for their child's learning.

Workshops offered through Parent University provide resources and training in areas such as safety, life skills, academic/career development, social-emotional wellness, and financial literacy. This will provide families with tools that they can use to encourage their children to become successful while fostering school and community improvement.

As a result of the devastating pandemic, Parent University sessions are currently virtual. We understand that the needs of parents and guardians have changed, and we have adapted to meet that need. Adaptations include administering parent surveys at the beginning of each semester to ensure we can accommodate the topic request in a timely manner.

Upcoming Session Topics 2021

Parent University Recorded Workshops

 February 5, 2021 - College Preparation: Dr. Raghib Muhammad

February 19, 2021 - Emotional Wellness: FFSD Social Work Team

March 5, 2021 - Financial Literacy & Prosperity Connection: Tamica Wicker and Team

March 19, 2021 - Academic Parent Support: Lisa Thomas and the SSD Team

April 1, 2021 - Community Safety: American Red Cross and St. Louis Area Local Fire Departments

August 26, 2021 - New Student Discipline Expectation Code - Click Here to View the Presentation Only

September 16, 2021 - Dealing with Grief in the Pandemic 

October 21, 2021 - Bullying 

November 18, 2021 - Financial Estate and Probate Planning 

December 16, 2021 - Nurturing the Needs of the Gifted

January 26, 2022 - Preparing for Life after Highschool - Click Here for the Presentation Only

February 24, 2022 - Emotional Intelligence: Recognizing understanding bullying and how to handle it.

**Special Session** March 8, 2022 - Meeting our Students' Mental Health and Emotional Needs with Special Guest, Hazel Health.

March 17, 2022 - Transitioning to Kindergarten