RPS Family Engagements
Education Related Events
The following are education related events. Education related projects will find value to link up with these education related events in our community.
List of Beam aware projects:
Rochester Public Schools 2022 Plan for Purpose
Family and Community Engagement
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 09:30 AM | Nov 2026 RPS Family Engagement | You are warmly invited to our upcoming RPS Family Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, at Harriet Bishop Elementary School. Join us for a hands-on session exploring interactive literacy activities for families with students of all ages, from early childhood through graduation. Every participant will leave with ready-to-use literacy supplies and practical resources to use with your family or implement in your work with others. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| Oct 06, 2026 10:00 AM | Oct 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Featured Topic: RPS Family Engagement Bright Ideas Library; Join presenters Julie McLaren (Community Schools Site Facilitator, Gage), Jennine Staven (Family Engagement Liaison, Franklin), and Sonya Chieves (Family Engagement Specialist, RPS) as they share how we are building a collaborative districtwide webpage to celebrate, organize, and easily replicate successful family engagement ideas across RPS. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| Sep 08, 2026 10:00 AM | Sep 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Volunteering in RPS Our guest presenter, Josh Halverson (Coordinator of Community Partnerships), will share exciting updates on how RPS is making volunteering easier than ever. You’ll get a sneak peek at our new online sign-up system for classroom opportunities and learn about plans to bring back our beloved Spring Volunteer Recognition Event! | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| May 12, 2026 10:00 AM | FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY MEETING | Connect with parents and caregivers of students attending RPS Title I Schools. | ('Education', 'community engagement') |
| Apr 14, 2026 10:00 AM | Apr 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Raising Kids in a Digital World, with a presentation and conversation facilitated by Jodi Dworkin, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM | Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families. We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'mental health', 'health', 'key', 'Education') |
| Feb 03, 2026 10:00 AM | Feb 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Our focus for February is Supporting Parent, Caregiver, Family, and Staff Wellbeing: an Experiential Workshop, presented by Haeli Gerardy. Haeli is the Family Engagement Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach at Fernbrook, which is a partner with RPS School-Linked Mental Health. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| Jan 13, 2026 10:00 AM | Jan 2026 RPS Family Engagement | RPS 5Essentials Survey; Helping Students Thrive: Supporting Positive Behavior Together | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education') |
| Nov 11, 2025 09:30 AM | Nov 2025 RPS Family Engagement | Spotlight on Host Site: Overland Elementary Introductions and Welcome (10:00–10:10) • Highlight Topic: RPS Language Access, Interpretation Services, and Culturally Sustaining Family Engagement | ('RPS', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key') |
| Oct 07, 2025 10:00 AM | Oct 2025 RPS Family Engagement | Preparing Each and Every RPS Student for Success: Essential Information for Families, led by Heather Hogen (RPS Director of Academic Supports) and Alex Higano (Lead School Counselor). | ('RPS', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key') |
| Sep 09, 2025 10:00 AM | RPS Family Engagement Back to School | Welcome new partners and fresh energy: • Share updates on current initiatives • Learn from your ideas and perspectives | ('RPS', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key') |
| Apr 08, 2025 10:00 AM | RPS Apr 2025 Multilingual Learning | We are excited to welcome Natalia Benjamin, RPS Director of Multilingual Learning, who will share valuable information about RPS MLL programs, initiatives underway to support student outcomes, and best practices for fostering strong school-family partnerships. | ('RPS', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key') |
| Mar 11, 2025 09:00 AM | RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop | In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities. | ('RPS', 'youth', 'key', 'addiction', 'education') |
| Feb 11, 2025 10:00 AM | RPS Feb 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: RPS Chemical Health Counseling | During this session, our team of RPS Chemical Health Counselors will share insights into their work and its connection to families. This is a valuable opportunity to learn how they support students, access helpful resources for families, and partner with family-facing staff. | ('RPS', 'youth', 'key', 'addiction', 'education') |
| Jan 14, 2025 10:00 AM | RPS Jan 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School | Opportunities for Students to Earn College Credit in High School | ('RPS', 'education', 'key') |
