September 8, 2016
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Office of Communications
301-952-6001
communications@pgcps.org
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will host its first Family Institute Conference this weekend to promote family and community engagement throughout the school system.
Approximately 1,000 attendees are expected Saturday at Charles H. Flowers High School to participate hear from guest speakers Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund founder and president, and actor-author Hill Harper. The conference will serve as the official kick-off event for the Department of Family and Community Engagement, developed two years ago by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kevin M. Maxwell in collaboration with the Prince George’s County Board of Education.
The Department of Family and Community Engagement will work to increase participation and collaboration between families, schools and the larger community in support of student achievement. The conference is one of several system-wide events that aim to focus on the importance of families in strengthening school communities. Family Institute will hold sessions throughout the year along four themes:
Conference topics will include parent advocacy, college and career preparation, social media, healthy living and finding the right school and specialty programs, support services and resources. Registration is free. For more information, visit pgcpsfamily.org
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