Garfield Park Academy believes all students can be successful in life when provided the proper resources. Through self-regulation, counseling, and individualized education, GPA staff works to help students understand and achieve success by changing their attitudes. We would like to take this a step further and offer a Parent Education Program (PEP) to support parents and guardians raising the children and adolescents that attend GPA.
PEP invites all parents and guardians to meet one Wednesday a month throughout the 2025-2026 academic year from 6 PM to 8 PM. The meetings will be held in-person here at GPA with the option to sign on virtually for those who would like to join but cannot physically attend.
Through these sessions, we hope to encourage mutual respect between the parent and child as well as foster cooperation, responsibility, and self-reliance. There will also be opportunities for parents and guardians to discuss their own feelings and ideas as well as find support and encouragement from other group members.
Reminders will be sent out regarding the meetings ahead of time and RSVPs can be sent to Nathalie Garcia, Dora Kerney and/or your child’s Social Worker.
Dora Kerney: dkereny@gpaschool.org; ext. 277
Nathalie Garcia: ngarcia@gpaschool.org; ext. 242
Please note that all Parent Education Programs in this year’s schedule will be held virtually via ZOOM. Meeting links will be provided via email. Watch your inbox for any additional info or updates.
Social media is constantly evolving and has many advantages. Despite the positive impact, social media safety is imperative. This meeting will look at how to keep our students safe on the internet.
Please note that all Parent Education Programs in this year’s schedule will be held virtually via ZOOM. Meeting links will be provided via email. Watch your inbox for any additional info or updates.
We will discuss risk factors related to drug and alcohol usage. We will explore strategies for talking to your child and resources that are available
Please note that all Parent Education Programs in this year’s schedule will be held virtually via ZOOM. Meeting links will be provided via email. Watch your inbox for any additional info or updates.
What do our kids want us to know? How can we connect with them more? This session will talk about different bonding activities and ways that you can strengthen your relationship with your youth.
Please note that all Parent Education Programs in this year’s schedule will be held virtually via ZOOM. Meeting links will be provided via email. Watch your inbox for any additional info or updates.
Whether your child is attending ESY or not, you may still be looking for structure during the summer. We will provide resources to keep consistency while also having fun during the summer months.
