WPS to offer Parent University to help families navigate online learning

Wichita Public Schools, in partnership with Common Sense Media, is offering opportunities for district families to attend Parent University, a series of online learning sessions designed to help support families in their understanding of our digital space and make meaningful connections. 

Supporting Your Student with Microsoft Teams

Experience Microsoft Teams for classroom instruction through a simulation of the student experience. Learn digital citizenship regarding student expectations and responsibilities in a digital environment.

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Universidad para padres: apoyo a su hijo en Microsoft Teams: haga clic aquí.

Accessing Your Students’ Progress with Office 365 & Microsoft Teams

Leave this session with the ability to track the status of your child’s learning, assignments and classroom progress. There will be steps to show how students will access Teams, Team Meetings, Accessibility in Teams and other needs that might occur during online instruction.

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Universidad de Padres: seguimiento del progreso de los estudiantes Microsoft Teams - haga clic aquí.

Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is responsible technology use by anyone who uses technology and digital devices. In this session, explore how students will achieve and understand digital literacy and strategies on digital health and wellness.

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Universidad de Padres - Ciudadanía Digital - haga clic aquí

ParentVue

ParentVue allows you to email your child’s teachers and see your child’s schedule and grade book. It also allows you to read messages sent by the school. This session will demonstrate how to access these features.

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Universidad de Padres - ParentVue - haga clic aquí.

District Devices: An Introduction for Families

Participants will understand best practices for maintaining and caring for electronic devices. The session will also cover our vision for technology equity and access and district device policies.

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Universidad de Padres - Dispositivos del Distrito- haga clic aquí 

Wichita Area Museums

Family connections to the Sedgwick County Zoo and Wichita Art Museum.

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Universidad de Padres - Museos del Área de Wichita - haga clic aquí