Summer Kick-Off: Parents as Partners Series 2026

Join us this summer for our Parents as Partners Series, a free three-session opportunity designed to help families build strong readers, support positive behaviors, and better understand how schools partner with students and families for success.

Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Koreen Barreras-Brown, this series offers families an opportunity to learn together, ask questions, and connect in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Each session will provide practical, easy-to-use strategies that you can begin using at home right away. Whether you're looking for ways to make reading more enjoyable, navigate big emotions, or learn more about the supports available in our schools, this series is for you!

Session 1: Raising Readers | Simple Literacy Practices for Home
July 8, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. | SHSD Board Room

Topics
•    Reading 20 minutes a day
•    Building vocabulary through everyday conversations
•    Supporting writing at home
•    Making reading fun
•    Using the public library and digital resources

Take-Home Resources
✓ Summer reading calendar
✓ Family reading activities
✓ Reading comprehension questions
✓ Grade-level book lists

Session 2: Big Feelings, Big Success | Supporting Challenging Behaviors at Home
July 23, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. | SHSD Board Room

Topics
•    Understanding that behavior is communication
•    Why children have meltdowns and power struggles
•    Positive discipline versus punishment
•    Helping children regulate emotions
•    Establishing routines and expectations

Take-Home Resources
✓ Calm-down strategies
✓ Family routines checklist
✓ Positive reinforcement ideas

Session 3: MTSS Made Simple | How Schools Support Students 
August 5, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. | SHSD Board Room

Topics
•    What Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support looks like
•    Classroom-managed versus office-managed behaviors
•    Trauma-informed practices
•    Restorative approaches
•    How families and schools partner together

Take-Home Resources
✓ MTSS Family Guide
✓ Behavior support flowchart
✓ Family-school communication tips
 

We hope you'll join us as we work together to build strong readers, strong relationships, and strong supports for every student. We look forward to partnering with you!

Flyer: Parents as Partners (English & Spanish)