District 196 Community Education

Parents With Children Ages Birth through 7 Years Please register for one class with an alternate choice for your family (not per child) for the lottery. Additional class registration will open after the lottery is completed. Fathers of all types have an important relationship with their children that is instrumental in their development. Join together in a community of men to learn, share and play while building a support system rooted in fatherhood. This group will focus on outdoor adventures, exploration and nature activities to help foster discussion about parenting and what it means to be a dad. When the weather doesn’t allow us to be outside, we’ll move the fun into our homes on Zoom. Bring your experiences as a father to share with the group and take home new tips and ideas from both other dads and our parenting educator. Your children will make new friends and learn skills with the guidance of our early childhood teachers. IN-PERSON: Classes listed as ‘In-Person’ will be held at the Dakota Valley Learning Center. Classes will be held in small groups using social distancing, masking and face shields for staff. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, one adult per family will be invited to participate in an on-site class. Ages: 1 yr. 11 m - 7 yr. 11 m

Parents of Children Ages Kindergarten through Third Grade Please register for one class with an alternate choice for your family (not per child) for the lottery. Additional class registration will open after the lottery is completed. Are you the parent of a child in grades kindergarten through third grade who would like the education and support of an ECFE class? Parenting a schoolaged child brings new joys and challenges. You may notice developmental changes with regard to independence, social skills and responsibility. This class will explore shifting family dynamics as you welcome the school experience. Parents Only: This class is for parents only to attend. There is no children's component. Please register one child to be included in the lottery as enrollment is based on total children in a class rather than adults. Virtual: Classes listed as ‘Virtual’ will be held completely online and a Zoom link will be sent to you following registration. Additional content will be available online.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through 7 Years. Please register for one class with an alternate choice for your family (not per child) for the lottery. Additional class registration will open after the lottery is completed. No child is too young to talk about race, but where to begin? This class will examine how racial identity develops in children, what role parents play in raising race-conscious children, and the impact of power and privilege in our society. Join us for these courageous conversations and learn specific strategies for practicing anti-racist parenting. Virtual: Classes listed as ‘Virtual’ will be held completely online and a Zoom link will be sent to you following registration. Additional content will be available online.