Workshop is part of the District’s “Parent University”
Allentown, PA (March 11, 2016) As part of the Allentown School District’s “Parent University,” the District will be hosting its Keystone & Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment (PSSA) Workshop on Wednesday, March 16. The workshop is FREE and open to all ASD parents and guardians; and will be held at Dieruff High School’s Media Center, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Parents and guardians who attend the workshop will be provided with information on expectations of these standardized tests, support options in place to assist their student in preparing for the tests, and ideas on what they can do to continue supporting the learning process at home.
ASD’s “Parent University” was created to offer parents and guardians the opportunity to attend workshops focused on insightful information on a variety of educational and healthy topics that would be of benefit to their students and families.
The remaining workshops are scheduled as follows:
- April 6; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Location TBD: How to connect with ASD services/supports
- April 27; 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Harrison Morton Middle School Auditorium: Healthy Minds/ Healthy Bodies
- May 11; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at South Mountain Middle School: Social Emotional Learning/ Restorative PracticesLouis E. Dieruff High School is located at 815 North Irving Street, Allentown.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
Information provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
