Bridging the Gap

^{Presented by: Washington Alliance for Better Schools (WABS)}

The transition from middle to high school is a pivotal milestone for students and their families. This workshop is designed to position parents and caregivers as natural leaders in this change. Families will be equipped with strategic tools to navigate systemic shifts, decode high school expectations, and leverage their existing wisdom to advocate for their students' success.

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^{Presented by: Jane Al-Tamimi}

Transitioning between school levels is an exciting milestone that brings new opportunities and challenges for all students, especially those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This workshop is designed to empower families with the knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to support their scholars through this important transition.

Participants will explore key changes in schedules, expectations, and support services from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school. Families will also learn how IEP services may evolve and gain strategies to foster independence and self‑advocacy to support student success at every stage.

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^{Presented by: Lindsay Wood}

Transitions in math don’t have to be tricky! Join us as we look ahead to key elementary math milestones and explore fun, practical ways to support students as they grow. Walk away with strategies to build confidence, continuity, and curiosity at every step of the math journey.

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^{Presented by: Dr. Nicole Alson-Abel, Heather Bakari, and Mary Habila}

This workshop helps parents strengthen trust, safety, and connection with their children through attention, boundaries, and consistency. Participants will gain practical tools and real-life strategies to move from reactive to intentional parenting, empowering their children to learn, grow, and thrive with confidence and accountability.

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^{Presented by: David Herrera, Learning Improvement Officer}

Wondering what it really takes for a student to be ready for college? Join us for a clear, parent-friendly look at the skills, courses, and habits that help scholars thrive after high school. We’ll unpack GPA, advanced classes, and the self‑management skills students need to succeed. This session is especially helpful for families with scholars in grades 6–12, but all are welcome!

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^{Presented by: McKenna Nicholson}

Learn fun and practical ways to support your kindergarten-bound scholar at home.

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^{Presented by: Shea Eakes}

The number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has grown significantly over the past few years. Some of the most popular tools are capable of creating seemingly original content, like images or text. Help students consider the ethical dilemmas of using AI to create content and identify appropriate uses of these tools in a school setting.

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^{Presented by: Kimberly Tarnowieckyi}

Moving from general middle school math to more specialized courses like Algebra 1 and Geometry is an important milestone that brings new opportunities and challenges for students. This workshop equips families with practical knowledge, strategies, and resources to support their scholar through this critical mathematical transition.

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^{Presented by: Kelly Sutton, Executive Director of MTSS}

Walk to Read is more than a reading group, it’s a school-wide commitment to helping every student grow. Come learn how this daily routine boosts reading skills, builds confidence, and helps teachers give your child exactly what they need. Clear explanations, examples, and helpful takeaways included!

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^{Presented by: Dr. Eric Hong}

Discover how a high school transcript can open doors to post-secondary success. Parents will learn how to interpret transcript information and partner with their student to plan for college, career, and life after graduation.

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