Parent Summit 2021

May 12

The Hand and Hand- Families & Communities- Parent Summit 2021 is happening this Saturday! There is still time to register. You won’t want to miss this opportunity. Here are all the workshops happening and the amazing speakers who are presenting.

10:00 am -10:20 am
Welcome and introduction of Commissioner Stegmann

Workshops: 10:30 am - 11:20 am

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Learn about the Individualized Action Plan (IEP) your child may be on. Learn how to advocate for your child’s educational goals.
Presenter: Cori Mielke, FACT Oregon
Presenter: Maria Rangel, NWDSA (Spanish)

Wellness/COVID
Designed to discuss Covid and Covid vaccines and other medical-related concerns.
Presenter: Daniela Bustos, Latino Network

Mental health/addiction - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Ending the Silence Presentation: 1hr presentation for adults with middle or high school-aged youth includes warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child, and how to work with school staff.
Presenter: Erin Quinton, Volunteer Presenter
Presenters: Natalia Bermejo-Gonzalez & Nuvia Chavez-Tellez, Marysol Jimenez, Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Policing - Sheriff Mike Reese
A candid conversation with Sheriff Mike Reese. How can families build a partnership with law enforcement?
Presenter: Mike Reese + Babak Zolfaghari-Azar

Trice Occupational
Resume Building-Update your resume and or build your resume with Kenyatta Trice. An expert in helping you land the job you want.
Presenter: Kenyatta Trice

Workshops: 11:50 am - 12:50 pm

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt
Frank conversation with District Attorney Mike Schmidt. Community concerns from impacted families and Building a partnership.
Presenters: DA Mike Schmidt + Staff Babak Zolfaghari-Azar

Black Mental Health Oregon - Ubuntu Healing Circle
A tumultuous year requires a healing response. Ubuntu creates a space for healing.
Presenter: Taunya Golden

Immigration
Discussion on DACA and Immigration status.
Presenter: Leland Baxter-Neal

Women and Girl Safety
Trafficking and domestic violence are discussed for this private, frank discussion. If you are concerned about a family member, this is a session for you.
Presenter: Keri Wilborn, Parent Involvement Advocate for NAYA Family Center

Gresham Barlow School District and Centennial School District Family Resources
Learn resources for your family to ensure your child has access to needed resources.
Presenter: Carla Gay, Gresham-Barlow School District + Denise Wright, Centennial School District