Saturday, March 9, 2024

8:30am-12:00pm

Galvin Middle School 

Parent University Spring 2024

Wakefield Parent University is a half-day conference for parents and caregivers of students in preschool through high school. Benefit from the knowledge and advice of district and community experts through a variety of FREE sessions, focusing on your child’s educational experience & well-being. 

Registration is now open; you do not need to live in Wakefield to attend.

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Wakefield Academy will provide free childcare: Kid Camp will be a morning of fun activities for children ages 4-13. Children will be grouped by age and rotate through activities led by the staffs of some of our most popular enrichment programs.
Preregistration is recommended for Kid Camp!

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Spanish translation will be available for Mel Peirce's keynote and workshop session.

Keynote Speaker: Mel Peirce

How to Parent Through Big Feelings 

Not sure if your child has BIG feelings or just age-appropriate reactions?  Learn what drives your child's BIG feelings, common mistakes to avoid when parenting through them, and research backed simple tools you can start using immediately to help.  

Following the keynote will be casual, interactive workshops facilitated by Wakefield Public Schools staff and community partners. They cover a variety of topics that span all grade levels. From "Developing Enthusiastic Readers" to "College Planning," there’s something for everyone.