2018-19
Ray McElroy and Doug Petit
Mon, Aug 13, 2018 - Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Back to School Parent and Athlete NightTags: GPS
Glenbard athletes and their parents are required to attend the Back to School Athletic night at their school. Back to School Parent and Athlete Nights have been organized by the Glenbard Assistant...
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Tim O'Brien, author
Wed, Aug 22, 2018 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
Community Read: The Things They CarriedTags: GPS
The Glenbard Parent Series has selected the critically acclaimed novel, The Things They Carried as it's 2018 ONE BOOK GPS Community Read. Please join us when we will welcome Pulitzer Prize finalist...
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Dr. Michael Duggan
Tue, Sep 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
First Class Support for Students on the Autism SpectrumTags: GPS
Autismerica at College of DuPage web site Dr. M. Duggan slide presentation to GPS on Sep 11, 2018 College students with autism can face many difficulties in adult life that can be...
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Frank Palmasani
Sat, Sep 15, 2018 @ 10:30 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT
Conquering the Challenges of College Costs & The Early Grad ClubTags: GPS, GPS-Higher Ed
Conquering College Costs 2018-2019 (ppt) The Planning Phase 2018-2019 (docx) Assessing Your Yearly College Affordability 2018-2019 (docx) College Borrowing...
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Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Tue, Sep 25, 2018 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
The Yes Brain: The Success Brain/How to Raise Resilient, Positive and Successful StudentsTags: GPS
No-Drama Discipline approach in a nutshell? Here's a free 20 min video on how we need to rethink discipline, our kid's behavior, and our response to our kid's behavior. HERE Website for Tina...
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Effie Rouse & Ryan Goble
Sat, Oct 13, 2018 @ 10:30 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT
The SAT and Beyond & FAFSA Completion AssistanceTags: GPS, GPS-Higher Ed
Ryan Goble Presentation slides for the SAT and Beyond HERE (PDF) The SAT and Beyond will be presented at 10:30 a.m. to noon with Effi...
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Dr. John Medina
Wed, Oct 17, 2018 @ 6:15 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
Attack of the Teen Age Brain / Brain Rules to Thrive & Pre-Meeting Health ExpoTags: GPS
Eye rolling. Moodiness. Wandering attention. And of course, the drama. Teens can be hard to parent. The good news: It’s not you. It’s not them. It’s their brains. In this humorous, enlightening...
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Dr. Peter Hall
Wed, Dec 5, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
Building Your Capacity for Success: Self- Care to Foster Resilience in Your Child and YourselfTags: GPS
We all know the importance of taking care of ourselves, yet many of us struggle to do so. Come talk and learn with Pete Hall, former school principal and co-author of the educational...
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Todd Fink
Tue, Dec 11, 2018 @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST
Generation Worry: Managing Stress through MindfulnessTags: GPS
YouTube of this event: Generation Worry by Todd Fink HERE What is Mindfulness handout HERE (pdf) Summary of this event HERE (pdf) https://michaeltoddfink.com/ Stressors from the social web,...
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Jodi Norgaard
Tue, Jan 15, 2019 @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST
Persistence, Passion, Grit: Finding Your Unique TalentTags: GPS
Jodi Bondi Norgaard is the founder of “Dream Big Toy Company” and the creator of the award-winning “Go! Go! Sports Girls” line. She is regularly featured on national media to discuss the need...
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Dr. Jason Washburn
Fri, Feb 8, 2019 @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST
Beyond The Blues: Understanding Teen DepressionTags: GPS
YouTube video of this presentation by Jason Washburn Teenage depression is more common than people may realize. It’s more than feeling sad, it isn’t just a bad mood and may present as...
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Manny Scott
Wed, Feb 20, 2019 @ 6:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
Even On Your Worst Day You Can Be Someone’s Best Hope: The Power of OneTags: GPS
All parents want to help their child succeed in school and in life. But how can adults effectively balance the demands of their own lives with the challenges of raising well-adjusted children?...
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Jessica Minahan
Thu, Feb 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
Stop Shouting and Start Understanding Children who Challenge Us: Anxiety and MoreTags: GPS
Internationally celebrated author and speaker, Jessica Minahan will discuss approaches to understanding and intervening in patterns of challenging behavior. Through the use of humorous stories,...
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Dr. Jill Walsh
Thu, May 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:25 pm CDT
The Good, the Bad and the Confusing: Today’s Teen Social Media LandscapeTags: GPS
Take 5: Teen Talk (YouTube) video - What you need to know about social media with Dr. Jill Walsh HERE Take 5: for Adults - Social Media with Dr. Jill Walsh...
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Dr. Peter James
Sat, Sep 8, 2018 @ 11:30 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT
The High Performer in You: Academic Recognition EventTags: GPS-FUSE
Families of African American Students United for Excellence and Equity (FUSE) and the Glenbard Parent Series will host a Back to School special event and luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m....
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VaLarie Humphrey
Sat, Mar 16, 2019 @ 11:30 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT
Own Your Own Future & Leadership Recognition EventTags: GPS-FUSE
CLICK HERE for YouTube video of this event with VaLarie Humphrey CLICK HERE for VoyageChicago article: Meet VaLarie Humphrey CLICK HERE for YouTube Channel for VaLarie...
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Susanna Melon
Thu, Aug 23, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT
La tecnología y la capacitación para ayudar a su hijo prosperan/The Technology and Training to Help Your Child ThriveTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Es claro, los padres son esenciales para el éxito de sus hijos en el aula. Cuando los cuidadores están bien informados sobre las tareas asignadas, hablen con sus hijos sobre la escuela y...
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Sara Espinosa and Dr. Ferney Ramirez
Thu, Sep 13, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT
El proceso de admisión a la universidad paso a paso/Making College Possible Step-by-StepTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Jueves, 13 de septiembre a 6 p.m. Glenbard North Prepararse para los costos y desafíos académicos de la educación superior es un proceso que debe comenzar temprano. Los padres desempeñan un...
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Dr. Ferney Ramirez
Thu, Oct 18, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT
Estrategias para estudiantes exitosos/Strategies for Successful StudentsTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
¿Qué tipo de estilo de crianza es más propicio para el aprendizaje y el éxito en la vida? El psicólogo popular Dr. Ferney Ramirez compartirá las estrategias de crianza que ayudarán a los...
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Dr. Lourdes Ferrer
Thu, Nov 15, 2018 @ 5:00 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST
En la Silla del Conductor: Una Academia de Liderazgo para Padres Hispanos/Grooming for Excellence AcademyTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
La serie de seminarios para padres de las Escuelas Glenbard (GPS), Fomentando Familias Saludables, presentara “En la Silla del Conductor: Una Academia de Liderazgo para Padres Hispanos”,...
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Dr. Raquel Wilson and Distinguished Panel
Thu, Dec 6, 2018 @ 5:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
Find Your Future at College NightTags: GPS, GPS-FUSE, GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
The Equity Student Achievement Committee (ESAC), Families of African American Students United for Excellence (FUSE), and the Glenbard Parent Series will present Find Your Future at College Night at 6...
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Dr. Ferney Ramirez
Thu, Dec 13, 2018 @ 5:00 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST
Recursos, habilidades y estrategias para lograr y reunión de vacaciones/Resources to Achieve & Holiday GatheringTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Esta presentación proporcionará información para que los padres las empoderen, a medida que aprenden sobre los recursos disponibles para los estudiantes de secundaria. Además, se compartirán...
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Saraliz Jimenez
Thu, Feb 21, 2019 @ 5:00 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST
Priorizar para el éxito de su hijo/Prioritizing for Your Child’s SuccessTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Programas B-PAC / GPS en español : Priorizar para el éxito de su hijo Saraliz Jiménez, 21 de febrero, 6 p.m. Glenbard North A pesar del reciente crecimiento dramático en la población...
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Dr. Ferney Ramirez
Thu, Mar 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT
Criando niños y adolescentes resilientes y seguros/Raising Resilient and Confident Children and TeensTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
B-PAC / GPS en español - Taller para padres y alumnos: Criando niños y adolescentes resilientes y seguros. Jueves 21 de marzo, 6 p.m. Glenbard North Todos los padres quieren criar niños...
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Patrick Donohue
Mon, Oct 1, 2018 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
Five Things Successful Students Do at 7pm & FAFSA Completion Assistance at 6pmTags: GPS, GPS-Higher Ed
Even in our frenetic world of facebook, twitter, snap chat and instagram, young people still desire the same things they always have. They want to be significant, cared about and secure. As parents,...
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Sara Espinosa
Mon, Oct 1, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT
El desafío de los costos de la universidad/The Challege of College Costs and FAFSA CompletionTags: GPS-Spanish/B-PAC
Lunes, 1 de octubre 6 p.m. Glenbard North Como padre, probablemente no haya nada más que desee para su hijo que verlos triunfar. Una educación universitaria es un paso más cerca de ese...
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Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Wed, Sep 26, 2018
The Whole Brain Child: No Drama Discipline at 9:30am/The Yes Brain: The Success Brain at noonTags: GPS, GPS-Early Childhood
No-Drama Discipline approach in a nutshell? Here's a free 20 min video on how we need to rethink discipline, our kid's behavior, and our response to our kid's behavior. HERE Website for Tina...
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Dana Suskind, M.D.
Tue, Nov 13, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s BrainTags: GPS-Early Childhood
What nurtures the brain of our youngest to optimum intelligence, stability and future success in life? Answers will be provided by Dana Suskind MD -- a pediatric otolaryngologist who specializes in...
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Katherine Reynolds Lewis
A Day with Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Mon, Feb 11, 2019 - Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Good News About Bad Behavior at 9:30am & Why Don’t Kids Do What You Want at 7pmTags: GPS, GPS-Early Childhood
Click HERE to view the video Click HERE for Katherine Reynolds Lewis web site Blogpost More “Good News about Bad Behavior” by Ellen Jo Ljung The Glenbard Parent Series: (GPS)...
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A Day with Katie Hurley
A Day with Katie Hurley
Wed, Mar 13, 2019
Joyful Children: Peaceful Families at 9:30am; Raising Joyful Children in Stressful Times at noon & 7pmTags: GPS, GPS-Early Childhood
YouTube Video of Katie Hurley's Raising Joyful Children in Stressful times (GPS 3/13/19) HERE Presentation Slides from Katie Hurley's Raising Joyful Children in Stressful times (GPS 3/13/19)...
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Dr. William R. Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Wed, Nov 14, 2018 @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST
The Self Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their LivesTags: GPS
Video of this event with Dr. Stixrud and Ned Johnson on The Self-Driven Child (YouTube) HERE All parents want children who are confident, motivated and goal-driven. From different vantage...
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Dr. William R. Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Wed, Nov 14, 2018 @ 6:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
The Self Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their LivesTags: GPS
Video of this event with Dr. Stixrud and Ned Johnson on The Self-Driven Child (YouTube) HERE All parents want children who are confident, motivated and goal-driven. From different vantage...
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Author Nic Stone
Thu, Apr 25, 2019 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
Community Read: Dear MartinTags: GPS
YouTube Video: A Conversation with Author Nic Stone For the 2018-19 school year, the Glenbard Parent Series has just added a second Community Read to showcase the powerful young adult novel Dear...
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Qasim Rashid
Wed, Mar 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm CST - 7:30 pm CST
Talk to Me: Using the Power of Dialogue to Overcome Racism, Intolerance and ViolenceTags: GPS
Video of this event with Qasim Rasid on March 6 HERE Web site for Qasim Rashid HERE Huffington Post articles by Qasim Rashid HERE TIME magazine articles by Qasim Rashid HERE Over 40% of...
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Professor Judith Grisel & Distinguished Panel
Thu, Apr 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
Stories of Hope: From Addict to NeuroscientistTags: GPS
Community Resources: DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team web site: dupageplt.org Man In Reccovery web site: amirf.org Tim Ryan's email: [email protected] Northwestern...
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Dr. Art Markman
Wed, Apr 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm CDT - 8:30 pm CDT
The Brain Science and Problem Solving Strategies to Manage StressTags: GPS, GPS-Higher Ed
The Brain Science and Problem Solving Strategies to Manage Stress Why do some people thrive under stress while others succumb to the pressure? Are smart people born smart? Drawing on diverse...
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