Check out this Screencastify video for information about D34 assessments in grades 3-8. 

October is Bullying Prevention Month. As part of our ongoing initiative to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging in our schools, District 34 offered a Partners in Learning (formerly Mental Health Matters) session all about bullying prevention. 

On October 7, the presentation was hosted in person and online for families to learn ways to prevent bullying. In this session, families learn how to identify bullying, the impact it has on students, and what parents can do to support their child. The presenters also review District 34’s response to bullying. 

Presenters: 

• Casey Coker, Assistant Principal for Student Life at Springman Middle School, 
• Sarah Gebhardt, Ph.D., NCSP, District Instructional Coach for Student Services, and 
• Diana O’Donnell, Principal at Attea Middle School.

Watch or listen to a recording of the presentation here.

Links to Presentations: 

• English
• Spanish 
• Mongolian

New date coming soon! 

Online resource will be available in December

In-Person presentation will be held in January

In-Person/Hybrid presentation will be held in February
 

Online resource will be available in March
 

On April 8 from 7-8:30 pm. Dr. John Frampton will present on the topic of Family Support in the Age of Technology. 

More details will be shared here once they are available.

Online resource will be available in April

Online resource will be available in May
 

This Mental Health Matters presentation provided valuable insights and practical advice on how to keep our kids safe online, empowering parents and guardians with the knowledge they need to navigate the challenges of the digital age. Families had the opportunity to learn from Officer Dave Maize, Glenview Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), about strategies for protecting children online. Handouts and resources from the presentation are now available to ensure parents and guardians can continue to apply these important safety practices at home.

Presentation Slides:
English Spanish Mongolian Korean

Handouts:

• Keeping Kids Safe on Roblox
• Parent Tip Sheet

Made possible by The Debra Gelfand Children's Foundation

Our children are facing emotional struggles like never before, and as parents/guardians, we often don’t know how to respond effectively. Recent brain science offers new insights into emotional regulation and provides tools to support our children in their toughest times. This workshop will equip parents with strategies to better understand and help their children during challenging moments.

Doug Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of School Consultation for Formative Psychological Services. He spent over 20 years as a psychologist and principal at North Shore Academy, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park. Dr. Bolton provides consultation, supervision and professional development to caregivers, educators, and clinicians throughout northern Illinois to create communities that help foster child and adult resilience.

Presented by Sarah Gebhardt, PhD, NCSP, District 34 Instructional Coach for Student Services

A dynamic virtual event where we revisit and further explore the crucial topic of why emotions matter in the lives of children—at home, in school, and beyond. In this interactive session, Dr. Gebhardt shared practical strategies and insights on how understanding and managing emotions can positively influence your child’s engagement, academic performance, and overall well-being.

What You'll Learn

• The Impact of Emotions: Understanding and managing emotions can boost a child's success, both academically and socially.
• District Support: A clearer picture of how D34 actively supports emotional learning and regulation in our classrooms.
• Empowerment: Learn how to apply restorative practices at home to nurture a child's emotional growth, foster connection, and build resiliency.

One of the most popular family/caregiver programs is back! Mark your calendar and invite a friend to join you on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00pm at the D34 Administration Building (1401 Greenwood Rd).

Do you wonder how to open the door for conversation with your child, who seems to be changing rapidly -- and responding with BIG emotions even more rapidly -- who communicates primarily through social media, and who seems to be evolving into someone you aren't sure you really know?

Do you need help finding ways to approach them so they actually listen?

You are not alone.

This presentation, by Dr. Renee Dominguez, co-executive director of Family Service Center, and Lizzy Appleby, LCSW, of Youth Services, is designed to support parents in navigating some of the difficult topics of adolescence, including body changes, emerging sexuality, and increasing peer relationships. Parents will learn concrete strategies to support their child and practice skills to keep communication open.

Missed the Presentation?

Presentation Slides:
English.   Spanish.   Mongolian .  Korean