2015-16
John Underwood
Tue, Aug 18, 2015 - Wed, Aug 19, 2015
Fall Sports Orientation: Life of an Athlete/Pure Performance to Maximize Your PotentialTags: GPS
Website for "Life of an Athlete" Power Back Diet (Nutrition Summary for Athletes) Sleep Manual (Recovery and Rest for Athletes) Event Summary Director/Founder Life of an Athlete A former NCAA...
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Carlotta Walls LaNier
Thu, Aug 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm CDT
Family Read – A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School
The Little Rock 9 - Arkansas 1957 (YouTube) Little Rock Nine - WTTW Chicago Tonight, May 19 2015 Parent Take Aways from this event "When fourteen-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up the stairs of...
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Dr. Kelly McGonigal
Tue, Sep 15, 2015 - Wed, Sep 16, 2015
The Upside of Stress: Why its Good for You and How to Get Better at it-Embracing Stress for Better Self Control to be Stronger and SmarterTags: GPS
Follow Up on "The Upside to Stress"event View TEDtalks Video Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend Website for Dr. Kelly McGonigal McGonigal is a renowned Stanford psychologist...
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Dr. Randy Sprick
Mon, Oct 12, 2015 @ 7:00 pm CDT
Positive Parenting: Mastering Motivation, Attitude and ResponsibilityTags: GPS
Website for Dr. Randy Sprick/Safe & Civil Schools Dr. Sprick's Handout from this event (pdf): Positive Parenting: Practical Solutions for Positive Results Practical strategies to impart...
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Dr. Alec Couros
Tue, Oct 13, 2015 @ 7:00 pm CDT
Raising the Selfie GenerationTags: GPS
The opportunities and implications of growing up in today's digital world. Critics of technology speak of a narcissistic, disconnected and disengaged generation lacking social abilities and...
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Dr. John Dominguez
Thu, Oct 22, 2015 @ 12:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT
A Paradigm Shift: Helping Kids Create an Environment Where Bullying is ObsoleteTags: GPS
Notes: Bullying Prevention in School Texting, Facebook, and Snapchat provide unlimited, unsupervised and peer-driven social interactions ripe for bullying and other forms of unkindness. Bullies...
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Ken Ginsburg, M.D.
Mon, Nov 16, 2015 - Wed, Nov 18, 2015
The Skills to Succeed: Mastering the Tools to Thrive in a High-pressure Culture Now and in the FutureTags: GPS
Website for Ken Ginsburg/Fostering Resilience Wellness Expo on November 17, 6:15 p.m., preceding Dr. Ginsburg's presentation at COD Every parent wants to raise children who are successful, happy,...
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Dr. Marc Brackett
Wed, Dec 2, 2015 @ 6:00 pm CST
Raising a Happier, Healthier, More Competent and Compassionate TeenTags: GPS
Website for Marc Brackett/RULER Brackett's Emotional Intelligence presentation slides Notes on Brackett's Mood Meter Your Teen Magazine: Marc Brackett, Ph.D., on the Importance of Emotional...
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Dr. Brenda Gorman
Wed, Jan 20, 2016 @ 11:00 am CST - 1:30 pm CST
Instructional Strategies and Literacy Development in Dual Language LearnersTags: GPS
Handout: “Instructional Strategies and Literacy Development in Dual Language Learners” This presentation is designed to cultivate educators’ and parents’ background knowledge and skill...
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Dr. Laurence Steinberg
Mon, Jan 25, 2016 - Wed, Jan 27, 2016
Teen Behavior Explained: The Essential Guide to AdolescentsTags: GPS
Website for Laurence Steinberg. Ph. D YouTube Link to Dr. Steinberg's presentation on January 27, 2016 A parent's notes from Dr. Steinberg's presentation on January 26, 2016 Age of...
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Dr. Scott Bellini
Thu, Feb 4, 2016 @ 11:00 am CST - 1:30 pm CST
Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social InteractionTags: GPS
Bellini BSR presentation slides This workshop will provide an overview of Scott Bellini’s “Building Social Relationships” model, which is a five-step systematic and comprehensive framework to...
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Josh Shipp
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 @ 5:30 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
The Grownups Guide to Teenage HumansTags: GPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBdZEG7PSI Josh Shipp Website Have you ever wished for the secrets to successful communication with your student or the tools to help your teen open...
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Jonathan Mooney
Thu, Mar 3, 2016 @ 6:00 pm CST
Learning Outside the Lines: The Tools for Academic SuccessTags: GPS
Mooney's Documentary: The Short Bus Part one Mooney's documentary: The Short Bus Part two What are the criteria that allow one person to soar intellectually, while another...
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Dr. Patrick McGrath
Wed, Mar 16, 2016 @ 12:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT
Don’t Try Harder, Try Different: Managing Anxiety and StressTags: GPS
Every teen feels anxiety, fear, uncertainty or worry at some time. These normal emotions and reactions help people protect themselves, stay safe and solve problems. Usually these feelings don’t...
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Film Screening
Wed, Apr 27, 2016 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 9:00 pm CDT
The Mask You Live InTags: GPS
Research shows that boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder, prescribed stimulant medications, fail school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their...
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Christine VanDeVelde
Thu, May 5, 2016 @ 7:00 pm CDT
Calming the Nerves: Everything You Need to Know About the College Admissions ProcessTags: GPS
Applying to college can be stressful, and getting into college can be complicated and competitive. Having an open family discussion about college issues so that stress doesn’t get in the way of...
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Dr. Lourdes Ferrer
Sat, Feb 6, 2016 @ 9:30 am CST - 1:00 pm CST
Grooming For Excellence (Spanish)Tags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Sábado, Febrero 6, 10:30 a 2:00 pm; Glenbard East; “En el asiento del conductor” Dra. Lourdes Ferrer Este taller de trabajo académico, diseñado y presentado por la Dra. Lourdes Ferrer,...
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Mariana Proske, Glenbard East School Psychologist
Wed, Oct 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm CDT
Stress Management TechniquesTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Estrategias para la Salud Mental (Presentacion en Español) Miércoles, 21 de Octubre, 7:00 PM; Glenbard East -“Técnicas para el Manejo del Estrés” Mariana Proske, Psicóloga e...
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Mariana Proske, Glenbard East High School Psychologist
Wed, Jan 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm CST
Understanding the High School BluesTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Estrategias para la Salud Mental (Presentacion en Español) Mariana Proske, Psicóloga de Glenbard East Miércoles, 29 de Enero, 7:00 PM; Glenbard East – “Entendiendo la depresión en High...
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Mariana Proske, Glenbard East High School Psychologist
Wed, Apr 20, 2016 @ 7:00 pm CDT
Helping Girls Thrive: The Mother-Daughter RelationshipTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Estrategias para la Salud Mental (Presentacion en Español) Mariana Proske, Psicóloga de Glenbard East Miércoles, 20 de Abril – “Ayudando a las Chicas a ser Exitosas – La relación Madre e...
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Dr. Greg Baker and Dr. Raquel Wilson
Wed, Dec 9, 2015 @ 6:00 pm CST
“Resources, Skills and Strategies to Achieve” & Holiday GatheringTags: GPS-FUSE
Parents and guardians of African-American students in Glenbard District 87 are invited to an important meeting of FUSE: Families United for Students’ Excellence when Raquel Wilson PhD, principal of...
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Ray McElroy
Sat, Mar 19, 2016 @ 11:30 am CDT - 1:30 pm CDT
Awards Program and the Secrets to High School VictoryTags: GPS-FUSE
The African American Parent Committee: (FUSE) Families United For Students’ Excellence and Glenbard Parent Series present the Secrets to High School Victory. Ray McElroy, a former Chicago Bear...
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Dr. Lynn Burks
Thu, Apr 14, 2016 @ 7:00 pm CDT
Career Trends: Planning for the Future
Presented by GPS and GPS/FUSE: Families United for Students Excellence Dr. Lynn Burks, a senior professor at DeVry University in the College of Business and Management, will focus on occupations...
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Frank Palmasani, English presentation & Norma Vega Rodriguez, Spanish presentation
Sat, Sep 26, 2015 @ 10:30 am CDT - 11:55 am CDT
Conquering the Challenges of College CostsTags: GPS-Higher Ed
Frank Palmasani's Powerpoint Presentation: Conquering College Costs 2015 (pdf) Handouts from this event: Financial Fit Handout (pdf) Website for Frank Palmasani/College...
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Chris Lubiniecki, English presentation & Norma Vega Rodriguez, Spanish presentation
Sat, Oct 24, 2015 @ 10:30 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT
The College Application Process and Web-Based College Research Tool – NavianceTags: GPS-Higher Ed, GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
"The College Application Process From Start to Finish and Web-based College Research Tool-Naviance" presented by school counselors Chris Lubiniecki, who will present in English, and Norma...
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Tue, Jan 12, 2016 @ 5:30 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST
FAFSA Financial Aid Completion Workshop for SeniorsTags: GPS-Higher Ed, GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
High school seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend this FAFSA Financial Aid Completion Workshop in the Glenbard North computer lab. Families will receive one-on-one assistance filing the...
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John Healy, English presentation & Susanna Melon, Spanish presentation
Tue, Jan 12, 2016 @ 6:00 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST
Study Skills Workshop, Resources, ACT Test Tips for Freshmen, Sophomores and JuniorsTags: GPS-Higher Ed, GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Freshmen through juniors are encouraged to attend Everything You Need to Know About the ACT /College Tests and Study Skills Workshop. Glenbard North Assistant Principal of Instruction, John Healy...
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Gloria Mueller
Sat, Feb 6, 2016 @ 8:30 am CST - 11:00 am CST
The College Transition: Movin’ On/The Road to Adulthood & FAFSA Financial Aid Completion WorkshopTags: GPS-Higher Ed, GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Handouts: Mueller - College Transition Tips These books are recommended reading from Gloria Mueller: 1. Letting Go: A Parent's Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn and...
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Julie Lythcott-Haims
Thu, Oct 8, 2015 @ 12:00 pm CDT - 1:30 pm CDT
“How to Raise An Adult: Break Free from the Over-parenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success”Tags: GPS
WGN TV on October 14, 2015: Parenting expert Julie Lythcott-Haims on ‘How to Raise an Adult’ Julie Lythcott-Haims' website: How to Raise an Adult Throw out the checklisted childhood |...
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Richard Sheridan
Tue, Apr 26, 2016 @ 7:00 pm CDT
The Power of Joy in the HomeTags: GPS
Richard Sheridan author of the book Joy, Inc. will present a program for the Glenbard Parent Series entitled The Power of Joy in the Home at Glenbard South at 7pm. Joy at work and joy at...
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Dr. Lourdes Ferrer
Fri, Apr 8, 2016
Grooming for Excellence/En el asiento del conductor (Spanish)Tags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Viernes, Abril 8 , 6:30 a 8:00 pm; Glenbard East Sábado, Abril 9 , 10:30 a 3:00 pm; Glenbard East Este taller de trabajo académico, diseñado y presentado por la Dra. Lourdes Ferrer, ofrece a...
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Michele Borba
Wed, Jun 15, 2016 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
Unselfie: Is the Selfie Syndrome Undermining Our Kids’ Future?Tags: GPS
Join us for at 6:30 pm pre-meeting reception welcoming all families new to Glenbard. Teens today are 40 percent less empathetic than they were thirty years ago. Why is a lack of empathy—which...
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