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Parent Center
Since 1992 the parents of
Bridgeport
have had an oasis for family and community development through the
Bridgeport
Parent
Center
. The
Parent
Center
serves as a gateway, gathering place and replenishing station for Parent Involvement. The center offers parents a comfortable, friendly, and supportive environment for self-enrichment by the enhancement of life, education and employment skills. This city-wide resource is made possible through the State Priority District Grant under the leadership of the
Bridgeport
School
system’s Federal and State Programs office. Although grant funding is limited the Center has implemented, maintained and expanded initiatives via creative collaborations, partnerships and networks.
A focal point of the Parent Center is the Ed Tech Academy, which offers over 20 workshop courses beginning with the “Orientation to the Personal Computer” to familiarize parents in the district with the use of technology. Additionally, to promote a connection between parents and their children, along with the school district, the course entitled, “Supporting your Child’s Academic Growth” is a popular and highly successful choice. For approximately 15 years this parent initiated, family centered and child friendly environment has worked with families to enhance our community.
Mission
:
To serve
Bridgeport
public school parents as a bridge between home, school and community and as a port to visit and explore resources for personal growth.
Enrichment:
- Annual multicultural events
- Cultural crafts & field trips
- Storytelling
- Adult Book Club
- Parent/Child Book Club
- Cultural Read Alouds in schools
Education:
Offered day, evenings, and Saturdays
Engagement:
Monthly workshops ( some examples: Family Literacy, De-stress your life, Women’s Wellness Fair, Budgets & finances for families, Good Touch Bad Touch. Parent Leadership Training Institute, Kith & Kin Classes.
Hours: 8:30 am -8:00 pm, Monday-Friday
9:00am -1:00pm, Saturday
(203) 336-4197
900 Boston Ave.
Bridgeport
,
CT.
06610
Coordinator: Lisa Pavlich
Title 1 Parent Recogni
tion Awardees:
A winner/nominee is a parent/guardian or care giver who gives his or her service, time, energy,and talents that contribute to the academic performance of children and improve the function of the school(s) in any positive, caring manner. Parents, administrators, teachers or any school staff can nominate a person for this award.
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