Parent Academies and Trainings
What is the OCPS Parent Academy?
OCPS Parent Academy Formats
In-Depth Themed Conferences and Fairs
Parents enjoy themed sessions, vendor exhibits, and a Youth Academy with crafts, yoga, PE, snacks, and take-home resources for home learning.
Welcome to OCPS! A Series for Newcomer Families
A virtual 2-part series for newcomer families, offered in 4 languages, introduces U.S. schools and provides take-home resources to support learning.
Lunch & Learn Live Online
Live 30-min chats on OCPS Facebook feature key topics, real-time Q&A, and community dialogue—Wednesdays at noon, hosted by FACE.
Evening Virtual Mini-Academies
Interactive 60–90 min webinars help parents learn key skills. Includes chat/polls. Advance registration required for community participation.
Learn Where You Live:Parent Academy in Your School
Parent workshops on topics like literacy and resiliency use district kits with presentations, notes, and activities—delivered at your school site.
Multilingual Storytelling Nights
PK–2 bilingual read-alouds streamed live at 6 PM on select nights teach vocabulary and comprehension—interactive fun for families on Facebook.
Global Welcome Center Sessions
Unique 1-hour virtual sessions for ELL families on Webex, held select Wednesdays, cover newcomer topics and support family engagement.
OCPS Families YouTube Channel
On-demand videos offer brief training on key topics, curated into playlists by grade band and subject for easy family access and learning.