Glenbard Parent Series to talk about the influence of connection and belonging on student learning

The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “All Children Must Thrive: Nurturing Connection and Belonging” with scholar and professor Tyrone Howard at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, via Zoom. Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and the webinar link.

This program will focus on psychological factors that influence the learning process. Howard will discuss how student learning can be maximized when students feel valued and safe. He will present a multilayered approach to create an inclusive, affirming and respectful environment that supports all students and their families.

Participants will learn how to show young people they matter and help them thrive in the classroom and reach their full potential.

Continuing professional development units are available.

Howard is a distinguished professor in the Graduate School of Education at UCLA and the author of “All Students Must Thrive: Transforming Schools to Combat Toxic Stressors and Cultivate critical Wellness.” He is considered to be one of the foremost experts on race, equity, access and education.

To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@glenbard.org or (630) 942-7668.

GPS is generously sponsored by the Cebrin Goodman Center, Community Consolidated School District 93 Birth to 5 Coalition, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), College of DuPage, Duly Health and Care, DuPage Regional Office of Education, Emmy Gaffey Foundation, Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative, Kids Matter, Kiwanis Clubs, Prevention Leadership Team of the DuPage County Health Department, and Webb-Hutter Family Fund of DuPage Foundation.