Learn About School Resources for Your Child at the Parent University

Pinellas County Schools and the City of St. Petersburg have partnered to hold Parent University on Saturday, March 5, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It will take place at the USF St. Petersburg Campus Activity Center, 131 Sixth Ave. South.

Parent University helps parents, grandparents, guardians, and everyone who cares about the children and teens avigate and access resources in the schools and communities. 

Opening and closing ceremonies will feature Pinellas County Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Julie Janssen, Deputy Superintendent James Madden and St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Shelly Stewart, a radio personality and dynamic public speaker who overcame poverty on his way to success and fame. 

There also will be group sessions on:

• Academic help for struggling students
• After school and summer city services for children and teens
• Career awareness
• Counseling and social services
• Kindergarten readiness
• Money for college
• Navigating the school system
• Pinellas Virtual School offerings
• Struggles with teen behaviors

All participants will receive a light breakfast, handouts from the city and school district and have the opportunity to win door prizes.

To register for Parent University, go online to the Parent Moodle Online Community Center: http://moodleP.pcsb.org. Participants need to have their Parent User ID. If parents need a Parent Portal login they may visit any school to get one. Parents may also get a paper registration form at any nearby school.

For more information, contact Stephanie Joyner, director-middle school education, (727) 588-6307.