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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2025 10:00 AM | Oct 2025 RPS Family Engagement Back to School | 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') |
| Nov 12, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS November Family Engagement Meeting: Students in Transition Information Session | The focus for this meeting is a Students in Transition Information Session, featuring a presentation by Nicole Wibstad, RPS Students in Transition Coordinator, and Connie Cohen | ('RPS', 'education', 'key') |
| Oct 08, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS October 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement | This session will focus on Literacy, the Read Act, and Family Engagement, featuring a presentation by Heather Klavetter, RPS Director of Academics for Elementary Education. We'll explore how these topics impact K-12 families and share updates on RPS Literacy Initiatives. | ('RPS', 'education', 'key') |
| Sep 16, 2024 07:00 PM | State of Rochester Public Schools 2024 | In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city. | ('RPS', 'education', 'key') |
| Sep 10, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS September 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum | During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum. | ('RPS', 'education', 'key') |
| Apr 09, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS April 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | Youth Voice & Student Leadership, with a presentation facilitated by Sarah-Louise Henry, RPS Coordinator of Youth Empowerment, Department of Equity and Engagement. | ('RPS', 'diversity', 'rps', 'community', 'key', 'education') |
| Mar 12, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS March 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | RPS Family Engagement CAPE @ Gage Highlights; Presentation on RPS Mental Health for Families with Sarah Clarke, RPS Mental Health Coordinator | ('RPS', 'diversity', 'rps', 'community', 'key', 'education') |
| Feb 13, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS Feb 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | School Counseling and Family Engagement, with a presentation from Alex Higano, Lead School Counselor, and perspectives from RPS school counselors. | ('RPS', 'diversity', 'rps', 'community', 'key', 'education') |
| Jan 09, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS January 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | Welcome: Meet parents and staff in person, enjoy refreshments (9:45-10:15) • Snapshot Spotlight on Host Site: Sunset Terrace Family Engagement Highlights (10:15-10:30) • Culturally responsive "Fostering Family Partnerships" interactive workshop led by Beth Martinez, Parent Advocate at Cradle to Career, and Khadija Ali, Parent Advisory Council Member and co-founder of Pamoja Women. (10:30-11:30) • Optional Tour of Sunset Terrace (11:30-11:45) | ('RPS', 'diversity', 'rps', 'community', 'key', 'education') |
| Nov 14, 2023 10:00 AM | RPS November 2023 Family Engagement Meeting at Franklin and MAF Elementary School | Thank you to Principal Sam Pearson for welcoming us, to staff and families at Franklin for hosting our meeting, and special thanks to Jennine Staven (Franklin Family Engagement Liaison) and Intisar Khan (Franklin Community Schools Site Facilitator), who presented on Franklin Family Engagement & Community Schools Highlights. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'community') |
