Parents as Partners
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Belton ISD believes the learning experiences of our students are enhanced through the engagement of our community. That's why we welcome your partnership! Whether you are a parent, guardian, community member or business leader, we are excited to have you join us.
2024-2025 Parents as Partners Events
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (Virtual) – Skyward & ParentSquare
Belton ISD Technology held a virtual Parents as Partners Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 focusing on Digital Essentials for Parents, including ParentSquare and Skyward. Below, you’ll find a recording of the presentation, the shared slides, and answers to the top questions from the session.
Presentation Recording: The Skyward segment runs from 01:20 to 20:05, and the ParentSquare segment runs from 20:06 to 36:22. The segment from 36:23 to 38:20 is app usage for Skyward.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (Virtual) – Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness
Belton ISD Student Services held a Parents as Partners Virtual Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 addressing the important issue of fentanyl and opioid abuse. Below, you’ll find the shared slides, provided resources, and the recording of this lunch and learn.
Presentation Resources:
Presentation Slide Deck
DEA Social Media Drug Trafficking Threat Overview
DEA One Pill Can Kill Fact SheetPresentation Recording:
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (In-Person) – Essential Information & Resources for Special Education Students
Belton ISD Special Programs hosted a Parents as Partners event on October 15, 2024. Parents were invited to attend sessions covering topics such as understanding your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), mastering communication through behavior redirection, essential information for parents of children with special needs, and exploring Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) methods for non-verbal communication.
Presentation Resources:
Parent’s Guide to the IEP
Verbal Judo
Essential Information for EVERY Parent of a Special Needs ChildDetailed session information is provided below.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (Virtual) – Online Safety for Your Child
Belton ISD held a Parents as Partners: Online Safety for Your Child virtual lunch and learn on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This session explored essential strategies for protecting children in the digital world, covering topics like safe online behaviors, identifying potential risks, and using tools to navigate common online challenges.
Presentation Recording:
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (In-Person) – Dyslexia Night and Student Artwork Display
Belton ISD Special Programs hosted a Parents as Partners event on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 covering topics such as Dyslexia at a Glance, Reading by Design, and Testing, Accommodation, and Modifications.
Presentation Resources:
Dyslexia Parent Night Presentation
Dyslexia at a Glance
Dyslexia and the Special Education Evaluation Process
Dyslexia and Related Disorders Information for Parents
Dyslexia Program Awareness for Educators and Parents
Reading by Design Scope and Sequence DocumentDetailed session information is provided below.
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Thursday, November 14, 2024 (In-Person) – Bilingual/ESL Event
Belton ISD’s Dual Language/ESL Programs hosted a Parents as Partners event on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Attendees participated in sessions covering program design and goals, Skyward, ParentSquare, STAAR/TELPAS, and more.
Presentation Resources:
Belton ISD EB Parent Meeting -
Thursday, November 21, 2024 (In-Person) – CTE Showcase: Belton Career Builders Holiday Extravaganza
Belton ISD Career & Technical Education hosted a Parents as Partners: Belton Career Builders Holiday Extravaganza event on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the UMHB Parker Academic Center.
Belton ISD's Career & Technical Education students showcased their skills in an expo-style setting through interactive stations, providing services & selling student-made products across various Career Clusters. Attendees engaged directly with students, gaining insight into their hands-on learning and career preparation. Fine Arts students will add to the festive atmosphere with live choir and orchestra performances, bringing holiday spirit to the event.
All proceeds went to supporting student learning.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (Virtual) – Course Selection for MS
Belton ISD held a Parents as Partners: Course Selection for MS virtual lunch and learn on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Presentation Recording:
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (In-Person) – Understanding How to Support Your Student’s Giftedness Presentation
Belton ISD's Gifted and Talented department will be hosting an in-person Parents as Partners event on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Belton High School in the Commons located at 600 Lake Road in Belton.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (In-Person) – Job Opportunities for Students w/ Special Needs
More information coming soon
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (In-Person) – Bilingual/ESL Event
More information coming soon
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (Virtual) – What to Expect & How to Prepare My Child for STAAR
More information coming soon
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (In-Person) – Wellness
More information coming soon
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (In-Person) – Bilingual/ESL Event
More information coming soon