News from the Family Resource Center

Published August 28, 2008

Williamson County Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center is a collaborative effort between Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special School District to provide a partnership between parents, teachers, schools and the community to help each child succeed in school.  The Family Resource Center offers classes, workshops, Family Night events, a lending library, referral services and other programs that encourage parental involvement in their child’s education.  Listed below are the dates and times for several free parent education workshops.

Date: September 18, 2008
Topic: How to Create a Home Environment for Learning
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Franklin Public Library Conference Room
Speaker: Deidra Davis, School Partnership Specialist

Date: September 22, 2008
Topic: Teach Your Child Skills That Will Ensure Success in School
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Franklin Public Library
Speaker: Nila Whelan, Study Skills Consultant, The Learning Lab

Date: October 23, 2008
Topic: Cultural Diversity
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Franklin Public Library Conference Room
Speaker: Deidra Davis, School Partnership Specialist

Date: November 20, 2008
Topic: Positive Behavior Interventions
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Franklin Public Library Conference Room
Speaker: Deidra Davis, School Partnership Specialist

Daytime Workshops

Date: October 18, 2008
Topic: Strong Mother and Strong Daughters
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Place: Franklin Public Library Conference Room
Speaker: Multiple Speakers

Date: November 11, 2008
Topic: School Related Anxiety
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Place: Franklin Public Library Conference Room
Speaker: David Elkins, Ph.D., The Learning Lab

All of our workshops are free; however, we do ask that participants register. Please call 472-5018 or 472-5013 to register.