Parent Programs

The goal of the Chicopee Public Schools Title I Program is to encourage parents to become involved in the education of their children in partnership with Title I and their schools.

GED Review – GED Review Classes are available for parents of students in Title I Schools.  For more information call Jane Bergin in the Title I office @ 594-1680.

Effective Parenting Classes – Title I offers video workshops for parents using the following programs: 123 Magic, Raising Children In Troubled Times, and Parenting Skills That Work. Some of the topics available are: Homework, Bedtimes, Lying, Studying, School Behavior, Peers, Chores, and more. For more information contact  Jane in the Title I office.

Parents Academy –This program is very popular with parents.  Parents attend workshops  geared towards increasing their child’s academic achievement.  Childcare is provided and a light breakfast and lunch is provided.  For more information call Jane at 594-1680.. 

Other Workshops Other workshops are available upon request.

Parent/Child Activities

Bingo for Books – Our most popular program. This Family Literacy Program is held in all Title I schools throughout the school year. Word "Bingo" is played and winners receive books as prizes. Watch for flyers sent home with students announcing dates and times or call your child’s school or the Title I office at 594-1680 for more information.

Branch Out & Read – A parent/child reading program that explains to parents the importance of reading aloud with their children at home. This six week program has been very popular in most Title I schools. For more information call Jane in the Title I office at 594-1680.

Author and/or Character Nights - (Jan Brett, Arthur, Clifford, etc.)

Getting Ready for Bellamy - (for 5th grade students entering Bellamy)

Family Math/Literacy Nights - (in conjunction with parent liaisons)

Family Game Nights – (in conjunction with parent liaisons)

Math Fun Nights – (in conjunction with parent liaisons)

 

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