Edmond schools to host Parent University

Edmond Public Schools and its community partners will present Parent University from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 at the district’s administrative center, 1001 W Danforth in Edmond.

The evening will feature 12 experts who will provide tips, tools and resources for parents. The event is free, but space is limited, so individuals are encouraged to register at www.edmondschools.net.

“Parent University offers our district patrons access to some of the area’s most respected family advocates,” said event co-organizer Debbie Bendick, associate superintendent of secondary education. “By partnering with providers who represent private practice, nonprofits and city agencies, Edmond Public Schools’ Parent University offers a unique evening of learning, intended to address a broad array of topics pertinent for families with children in kindergarten through grade 12.”

Sessions will last 45 minutes and run simultaneously at 6, 6:50 and 7:40 p.m. Individuals may choose to attend up to three sessions during the evening. Among the session topics are:

• “Digital Dangers”

• “Parenting 101”

• “Drug and Alcohol Trends”

• “The Entitlement Generation”

• “Rules Without Relationships Lead to Rebellion”