Henrico Schools’ to host eight Fall Bridge Builders Academy family workshops

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 21, 2021 . 4:41 PM

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Henrico County Public Schools’ Fall Bridge Builders Academy workshop series will offer eight sessions detailing resources for students and parents. The virtual and in-person workshops will be held at 6 p.m. on various dates through Nov. 9.

Each of the workshops in the series represent one of four “learning strands,” or categories, to make it easier to find relevant information. The learning strands are: Beyond the Classroom; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Exceptional Education; and Information, Access and Opportunities.

Some 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 you can watch past workshops by going to the Bridge Builders Academy page.

The fall schedule is as follows:
• “HCPS Online Services: Exploring the PowerSchool Parent Portal and Rycor Online Forms,” Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. (virtual)

• “Exploring Elementary Resources,” Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. (virtual)

• “English-Language-Learners Information Session,” Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. (virtual)

• “More Than SAD: Mental Health and Your Child,” Oct. 12 at 6 p.m., New Bridge Learning Center Auditorium, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Va. 23223

• “Film: ‘Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls,’” Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Highland Springs High School Auditorium, 200 S. Airport Drive, Highland Springs, Va. 23075

• “Film: ‘Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls,’” Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Varina High School Auditorium, 7053 Messer Road, Henrico, Va. 23231

• “Assistive Technology 101,” Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. (virtual)

• “The Signs of Suicide (SOS),” Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. (virtual)

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