Fall season of HCPS’ Bridge Builders Academy family workshops to begin Sept. 13

Henrico County Public Schools’ Bridge Builders Academy fall workshop series will begin Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. with a program about academic resources that parents and guardians can use to assist their elementary school students.

The series is designed to provide information and build connections among families, the community and Henrico County Public Schools. The series is open to all residents, regardless of whether they have students enrolled in the school division.

Each of the five workshops planned in the series through Nov. 15 represents one of four “learning strands,” or categories. The learning strands are: Beyond the Classroom; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Exceptional Education; and Information, Access and Opportunities.

Most Bridge Builders Academy workshops are virtual, and students, staff and members of the public can participate using Microsoft Teams. More information about the workshops, as well as instructions and links for participating, are at the Bridge Builders Academy webpage at https://henricoschools.us/bridgebuildersacademy. Many workshops are recorded for later viewing, and viewers can watch past workshops by going to the Bridge Builders Academy page.

The fall 2022 Bridge Builders Academy workshops (all of which will take place at 6 p.m.) are:
• “Powerful Connections and Academic Resources to Support Your Pre-K through Grade 5 Student,” Sept. 13 (virtual);
• “Dyslexia 101,” Sept. 20 (virtual);
• “Power Advocacy: Enhancing Parent and Family Skills to Improve Student Success,” Oct. 11 (virtual);
• “What is AAC? Learn How to Use a Communication Device to Help Your Child Communicate,” Nov. 1 (Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Drive, Henrico);
• “Signs of Suicide,” Nov. 15 (virtual)

The sessions are moderated by the HCPS Department of Family and Community Engagement, in conjunction with the session hosts. Questions about workshops should be directed to ansimms@henrico.k12.va.us.