Glenbard Parent Series to present 'Find Your Future at College' Dec. 6

The Glenbard Parent Series, Equity Student Achievement Committee and Families of African American Students United for Excellence will present "Find Your Future at College" on Thursday, Dec. 6.

High school is a crucial time for students to grow intellectually and personally and to prepare for college and career. This presentation will assist students and their parents in this important journey. Specialists in the field will discuss what families can expect from each stage of the college admissions process.

Panelists will discuss the role of grades, test scores, work experience, financial aid and the significance of an upward trajectory.

Raquel Wilson, Glenbard District 87 coordinator for equity and Directions program, joins a panel of educational leaders and students who will inspire and empower all students to reach their goals and thrive.

A light dinner will be served, and all family members are invited to attend. Babysitting will be provided, as well as translation for Spanish-speaking participants.

The program will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Marquardt School District 15 administration center, 1860 Glen Ellyn Road in Glendale Heights.

The mission of FUSE is to provide Glenbard families with the tools, resources and education to equip students for success.

GPS is generously sponsored by the Cebrin Goodman Center, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), College of DuPage, DuPage Medical Group, Emmy Gaffey Foundation, Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative, Holiday Inn/Carol Stream, Prevention Leadership Team of the DuPage County Health Department and Birth to 5 Community Coalition District 93.

For further information, visit www.glenbardgps.org or contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.