Parents as Partners

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 Slide Deck

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.

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 Sheet

Presentation Recording:

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 Child

Detailed session information is provided below.

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:

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 Document

Detailed session information is provided below.

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

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 will engaged directly with students, gaining insight into their hands-on learning and career preparation. Fine Arts students added to the festive atmosphere with live choir and orchestra performances, bringing holiday spirit to the event.

All proceeds went to supporting student learning.

Belton ISD's Gifted and Talented department hosted an in-person Parents as Partners event on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Belton High School. Speaker, Andi McNair presented on Understanding Giftedness.

Belton ISD's Special Programs department hosted an in-person Parents as Partners event on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Presentation Resources:

• Summer Earn & Learn – English
• Summer Earn & Learn – Spanish
• Texas Workforce Solutions - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Occupational Therapy & Transition to Adulthood Presentation
• Mission Services Presentation
• Job Corps Presentation
• Central Counties Services

Belton ISD’s Dual Language/ESL Programs are hosting a Parents as Partners event on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in the Mega Bytes Cafe located on N. Blair St., across from Belton New Tech @Waskow. Attendees will participate in sessions covering state assessments, college planning and Title III.

More information coming soon

More information coming soon

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