Workshops for the '26-'27 School Year

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We're excited to announce our upcoming Family Academy workshop series for the 2026-2027 school year! All workshops are free, virtual, and designed to support, inform, and empower families in our community.

August Workshops

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Join the L.I. RBERN Family Academy and Cornell Cooperative Extension for an engaging workshop designed to help parents support their child’s development in the crucial year before kindergarten.

Presented by:  Dinah Torres Castro

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Option 1: Presented in Spanish (Presentado en Español)

• Date & Time: August 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM

• Registration Link:  Register for the Spanish Session (bit.ly/3T34rOI)

Option 2: Presented in English

• Date & Time: August 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM

• Registration Link:  Register for the English Session (bit.ly/4wusDYD)

 

 

 

September Workshops

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Educational System Navigation: You Belong Here - Presented in Spanish (Presentado en Español)

Date: September 15, 2026

Time:6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Empower immigrant and multilingual families to confidently navigate the U.S. educational system and build stronger school-family partnerships.

Presented by Dorothy Santana, LMSW

Flyer: 26-'27 Family Academy Flyers

• Cost: Free

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

Registration Link: Register Here

 

Beating the Homework Blues / Problemas con la tarea

Explores strategies and techniques for parents of grade school children (K–8), including why children do homework, principles of homework success, and proven strategies to defuse homework conflicts.

Presented by Dinah Torres Castro

Flyer: 26-'27 Family Academy Flyers

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Option 1: Presented in English

• Date & Time: September 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Registration Link: Register Here

Option 2: Presented in Spanish (Presentado en Español)

• Date & Time: September 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Registration Link: Register Here

 

Understanding & Supporting Our Children: Immigration Stress & Trauma Support for Families - Presented in Spanish (Presentado en Español)

Date: September 22, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Help families understand the impact of immigration-related stress while promoting resilience, emotional safety, and healing.

Presented by Dorothy Santana, LMSW.

Flyer: 26-'27 Family Academy Flyers

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Registration Link: Register Here

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Coming This Year 

The following virtual workshops will feature bilingual support, practical take-home resources, and specialized guest speakers. Dates and times will be posted as they are confirmed!

General Education & Family Support

• Educational System Navigation: You Belong Here

• Understanding & Supporting Our Children: Immigration Stress & Trauma Support for Families

• Positive Parenting Strategies 

• Beating the Homework Blues / Problemas con la tarea

• Help Your Child Succeed in School / Ayude a su hijo a tener éxito en la escuela

• The Family Table / Los beneficios de las comidas familiares

• Managing Family Stress During the Holidays / Cómo afrontar el estrés familiar durante la Navidad u otras vacaciones

Specialized Student & Family Services

• Education Records Organizer & Health Care Notebook

• Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD 

• Preventing Parent Burnout: Stress Management for Parents of Children with Special Need

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Questions?

If you have any questions about our upcoming schedule or need assistance, please send us an email at bmchugh@esboces.org.

Follow RBERN for updates on registration and workshop schedules.

L.I. RBERN Family Academy provides free virtual events for families of English Language Learners.

Access over 25 videos in 5 different languages with our Family Video Resources Playlist.