Parent Education
2020-2021
The DHHS PTSA is proud to help parents and students navigate through their high school years. The following parent education events for 2020-2021 have been scheduled as online webinars unless otherwise noted.
SEPTEMBER
JR/SR COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE NIGHT & VENDOR FAIR – Presenters: Lisa McLaughlin, EDvantage College Consulting & Breanne Boyle, Collegewise
Tuesday, September 1st – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page
Open to junior and senior students and their parents. DHHS Guidance Dept will also present the college application process for transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation.
NCAA INFORMATION NIGHT – Presenter: Katie Andersen
Tuesday, September 22nd – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page
Learn the proper timing and important steps student-athletes need to take to navigate the college athletic recruiting process.
COLLEGE PLANNING FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES - Presenter: Jan Kerchner, The College Blueprint
Tuesday, September 29th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page
Open to parents and students with 504 or IEP accommodations.
OCTOBER
YOUTH DRUG TRENDS – Presenters & Q&A Panel: Marci Mednick - Mission Hospital, Paige Petrus - NCADD-OC, Deputy Norwood - OC Sheriff, Susan Parmelee - Wellness & Prevention Center
Tuesday, October 13th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our Health & Safety Resources page
This presentation will update parents on current drug trends impacting our community.
COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE NIGHT – Presenters: Betsie Rugg-Stassen - Northern Arizona University & Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), Milyon Trulove - Reed College & Colleges That Change Lives (www.CTCL.org)
Tuesday, October 27th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page
Open to students grades 9-11 their parents.
NOVEMBER
MENTAL WELLNESS - Presenter: Dr. Lucy Vezzuto and Y Nguyen
Tuesday, November 10th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our Health & Safety Resources page
"How to Help Teens Cope With Stress" - This presentation is for parents only and will cover mental wellness and community resources.
FEBRUARY
Community College and Career & Technical Education – Presenters: TBD
Tuesday, February 2th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - Registration will be posted soon
Considering an out of state college? Presentations will cover out of state education opportunities for Californians.
APRIL
MENTAL WELLNESS & STRESS MANAGEMENT – Presenter: TBD
Tuesday, April 20th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - Registration will be posted soon
This presentation is for parents and students.
MAY
COLLEGE PLANNING PANEL OF EXPERTS - Admissions, Test Prep, Financial Aid, and Athletics
Tuesday, May 11th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - Registration will be posted soon
Join us for a panel discussion on college planning.