Parents

Art, Drama, and Music

Grades: K-8th

Overview of the district Fine Arts programs and the process of signing up you child to participate. The session will detail the curriculum of each of the fine arts.

Focus: Special Education

Grades: K-8th

In this session parents will learn about the Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities.

Grades: Pre-Kindergarten

Participants in this session will learn how District 99 is using the Three Big Ideas and Four Critical Questions of a Professional Learning Community to ensure all students learn.

Grades: K-8th

This session provides parents with an overview of the STEAM continuum and why it is important. Parents will learn how science, technology, engineering, art and math are incorporated for a challenging and engaging program for students.

Grades: PreK-8th

Gives an overview of Standards Based Practices being utilized this year and available resources for parents on our website. Parents will also get an overview of how their children are being graded based on the Illinois State Standards.

In this session parents will learn how the district is progressing in several academic measures according to the District 99's Illinois State Report Card. This annual report contains information that will help parents act as an informed partner in the education of our children.

Grades: Pre-Kindergarten

In this session parents will get an overview of the early childhood curriculum and how the evaluation process works for students.

In this session parents will get an overview of the 5 Superintendent goals and how they guide the curriculum and academic initiatives to help improve the academic success of our students and the collaboration with the stakeholders in our learning community.

Grades: Middle School

Parents will get an overview of the science-based health program that provides students with straightforward information about sexuality and its risks, including teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease (STD). Furthermore, parents will learn about the skills students learn to help them make responsible sexual choices.

This presentation will provide guidance for parents/guardians about Special Education at Cicero School District 99 and how to support their child.

Grades: K-8th

Come and learn how to understand your child's MAP scores in reading and math and how to help at home.

Subject: All

Grades: Pre-K-8th

Overview of the Dual Language Program; understand the difference between the One-Way and Two-Way, Classroom Environment, and Curriculum.

Subject: Math

Grades: 6-8

Learn all about the IXL program to help your child advance in math and how you can support at home.

Subject: Math

Grades 6-8

Learn all about the Imagine Math program to help your child advance in Math.

Subject: Math

Grades: 3-5

Learn all about the Imagine Math program to help your child advance in math.

Subject: Math

Grades: 6-8

Learn all about the Mathia program to help your child advance in math. This program compliments the new Carnegie Math series. 

Subject: Math

Grades: 3-5

Learn all about the Splash Math program to help your child advance in math. 

Focus: Technology

Grades: Pre-K-8th

Explore District 99 digital resources and tools to support your child at home such as, Britannica, WorldBook, Discovery Education, BrainPop, Kids Infobits, and TumbleBooks

Focus: Technology

Grades: K-8th

This session is an introduction to a Chromebook and troubleshooting. Parents will also learn how their child uses Google Meet and Classroom to learn at school.

Focus: Technology

Grades: K-8th

This session is an Introduction to the Productivity Apps: Drive, Docs & Slides. Parents will learn the basics and how students utilize these in school to learn.

Grades: K-8th

Explore PowerSchool in order to check your child's grades and attendance and to support the learning partnership with the school. Get help creating your account too!

Grades: Pre-K-8th

Explore the HERO behavior management program and how it is used at school to record behaviors that support learning. 

Focus: Special Education

Grades: Pre-K-8th

This presentation will provide strategies, supports and suggestions for parents to utilize at home. Topics will include developing visual schedules, behavior strategies, and other valuable tools.

Focus: Special Education

Grades: Pre-K-8th

This workshop will provide an overview of disabilities, how learning is impacted and what parents can do at home to support their learning.

Grades: K-8th

Gives an overview of MTSS and how parents can offer support in the process. This will provide you with information about how District 99 supports a child's academic and social emotional needs so they can be successful in school.

Grades: K-8th

This session will provide parents an overview of the Physical Education program and offers ideas on how to keep their children healthy throughout the school year. Plus, parents will learn how they can support them during the school year.

Focus: Special Education

Grades: 8th

This workshop will review the successes and challenges children with special needs might experience when they transition to high school. Parents will be provided with resources and strategies to help their child succeed. 

Focus: Motivational

In this workshop participants will learn tips and strategies to be successful in any endeavor. Learn about overcoming challeneges and making your dreams a reality.