Parent University 2009 January 2009

15th ANNUAL WANTAGH-SEAFORD PARENT UNIVERSITY

NEW EVENING FORMAT

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 6:30-9:00PM SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL

FREE

Steven McDonald

“Parenting in Challenging Times” Spend an evening with Long Island's own, NYPD Detective Steven McDonald along with his wife, Her Honor, Patty McDonald, Mayor of Malverne. Come hear about their journey through a long and difficult convalescence, and how through the liberating power of forgiveness, they were able to move forward and be the best parents for their son Conor. They will discuss how they parent in these challenging times. We hope you can join us! S C H E D U L E

For more information and directions contact: Seaford Parent Center Mary Copius: 592-4219 E-mail:[email protected]

Wantagh Parent Center Venus Doherty: 781-2347 E-mail:[email protected]

Time

Event

6:30-6:45

Refreshments & Seaford HS Chamber Music Groups

6:45-7:00

Opening remarks

7:00-8:00

Keynote address with Steven McDonald

8:00-9:00

Workshops with guest speakers

WORKSHOPS: Anger Management for Ourselves and Our Children: Presenter: Ann-Marie Sturniolo, M.S., P.D. Marriage and Family Therapist, Family & Children’s Association This video-based workshop will offer effective and practical skills. Parents will learn to manage and respond appropriately to their child’s anger.

Self-Esteem: Presenter: Scott Maidat, C.S.W., Program Director, Southeast Nassau Guidance Center This workshop will address issues related to building and enhancing children’s self-esteem and how parenting styles impact it.

Bullying and Relational Aggression:

Presenter: Dr. Laura Silver McGuire

This workshop focuses upon bullying and relational aggression. Workshop topics include defining bullying and relational aggression, discussion of a psychological theory behind bullying and relational aggression and review of a successful bullying prevention program. Proactive and reactive practical interventions to apply to bullies, victims and bystanders will be discussed.

Student Lending:

Presenter: Brian Herrington, Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo A nationwide investigation of the student loan industry for questionable and deceptive practices was launched last year. The inquiry concerns incentives that certain student loan companies may be offering or providing to secure placement on schools' "preferred lender" lists, as well as other lender activity which might create conflicts of interest and compromise the interests of individual student borrowers. The Office is committed to providing guidance to students and their families so they have the necessary information to make smart decisions about their student loans. Our presentation informs parents about the "Student Bill of Rights" so students know what rights they have when taking out a loan. It also educates families about the recently passed law making New York the first state in the nation to offer a comprehensive solution to the widespread abuse in the student loan industry, called the Student Lending Accountability, Transparency, and Enforcement (SLATE) Act.

PARENT UNIVERSITY SPONSORS Seaford Middle High School PTSA Seaford Parent Center Seaford Parent Teacher Associations Seaford Union Free School District United Teachers of Seaford Seaford Wellness Council

Wantagh 6-12 Association Wantagh Parent Center Wantagh Parent Teacher Associations Wantagh-Seaford TRACT Center Wantagh SEPTA Wantagh Union Free School District Wantagh United Teachers