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MISSION POSSIBLE:
ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Plan to attend the 2011 Parent Conference
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Marriott Hotel, Knoxville, TN
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE CONFERENCE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Every parent, guardian and adult family member in Knox County Schools who has an interest in investing in opportunities to help their child to achieve success in school.
Registrants have the opportunity to choose TWO break-out sessions to attend. Topics incluce:
Session I
- Internet crimes against children & internet safety
- Show me the money
- Making children mind without losing yours
- What kids need: The building blocks for children and youth
- College readiness and the ACT College Admissions Test
- CSI: College Scene Investigation
- Interviewing skills
Session II
- The minds of boys
- The impact of below grade level reading and how to help
- Navigating the transition highway for students with disabilities
- Financial aid 101: Funding a college education
- College is not the 13th grade
- Resume writing
- Time management: How to balance your student's needs with competing daily responsibilities
This conference is a collaborative effort of the Knox County Schools,
Project GRAD Knoxville & the Knox County Council PTA |
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