CVNY provides seven distinct activities to engage parents, families and community members, including:
- Virtual Workshops: online-sessions that use our pedagogy to develop parents’ critical thinking, research and executive functioning skills on a range of topics, with emphasis on economic development and fatherhood.
- In-person Workshops: sessions held at each school that focus on local needs, interests and concerns of parents and family members, developed based on a local needs assessment administered at the school level.
- Community Resource Info Sessions: local social service providers are invited to let parents and family members know of the supports the resources and interventions that are available to them.
- School Resource Info Sessions: School-system resource providers are invited to let parents and family members know of the supports the resources and interventions that are available to them.
- Advisory Council Meetings: parents, families and community members join other members of the school community to discuss the progress, plans, feedback and suggestions related to the program.
- Special Events: parents, families and community members participate as audience or volunteers to support and observe students as they showcase their mastery of the things they learned in the program.
- Action Projects: parents, families and community members participate as volunteers to plan and implement student-led community activities that address the causes and effects of their neighborhood concerns.
In addition to delivering the aforementioned services, we also provide professional development to parent coordinators in the form of workshops and one-on-one coaching. Last but not least, we develop family literacy curricula covering a range of issues, and allow schools/districts to license our artificial intelligence-powered generator “Teacher PAI” to create customized parent workshops.
Virtual Family Literacy Workshops
Each month during the school year, our family literacy workshops provides parents with strategies, opportunities, and resources to help families, with a focus on fatherhood and economic development.
Staying Involved with Your Children
18,
Explore ways to maintain an active and supportive role in your child’s life. This workshop provides strategies for staying engaged, even in challenging circumstances, helping parents to build strong, lasting relationships with their children.
Financial Literacy: Steps to Creating Wealth
20,
Learn simple ways to build and manage your money effectively. This workshop provides practical financial literacy education aimed at securing a stable financial future.
How to Better Manage Money While Raising Children
16,
Discover practical money management strategies tailored to the challenges of raising children. This workshop provides financial literacy education to help parents secure their family’s financial future, reflecting the Community Change Pedagogy’s focus on real-world skills and financial literacy.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for the Workplace
18,
Improve your English for better job opportunities and success at work. This workshop helps non-native speakers enhance their language skills to advance their careers.
How to Make My Child College Ready
15,
This workshop provides parents with strategies to prepare their children for college, covering academic readiness, extracurricular involvement, and the college application process.
Family Empowerment through Leadership
20,
Join us for a transformative workshop designed to support families in building a resilient value system that empowers them to take purposeful action toward their goals and aspirations. This workshop will equip families with the essential tools to navigate life’s challenges, helping them transition from moments of crisis to stable and flourishing life situations. Together, we will foster a sense of leadership within the family unit, enabling each member to contribute to a stronger, more resilient future.
Health & Wellness for Families
18,
Focusing on your well-being to be the best parent you can be, this workshop emphasizes the importance of self-care and provides tips for maintaining physical and mental health. It reflects the Community Change Pedagogy’s holistic approach to education and personal development.
Talking with My Child About Healthy Relationships
10,
This workshop equips parents with the tools to have meaningful conversations with their children about healthy relationships, covering topics such as respect, communication, and boundaries. It promotes emotional intelligence and aligns with the Community Change Pedagogy’s emphasis on social-emotional learning and well-being.
Creating an Emotionally Intelligent Family
15,
This workshop is designed to encourage family members to engage in meaningful conversations, self-reflection, and goal setting to promote emotional intelligence and wellness within the family unit. It is an opportunity for families to strengthen their bonds and create a more emotionally intelligent and supportive environment.
Ways to Build Motivation & Self Esteem in Your Child
17,
Learn tips to boost your child’s confidence and motivation. This workshop provides parents with strategies to help their children build self-esteem and stay motivated, aligning with the Mastery Model’s focus on personal growth and achievement.
Staying Involved with Your Children
08,
Explore ways to maintain an active and supportive role in your child’s life. This workshop provides strategies for staying engaged, even in challenging circumstances.
Fatherly Budgeting for the Family
19,
Learn essential budgeting skills to ensure financial stability for your family. This workshop provides practical tips and strategies for managing family finances effectively.
Health & Wellness for Dads
05,
Focus on your well-being to be the best parent you can be. This workshop emphasizes the importance of self-care and provides tips for maintaining physical and mental health.
Dads Teach Math in the Kitchen
16,
Turn everyday cooking into a fun math learning experience. This workshop helps fathers incorporate math concepts into kitchen activities, making math education enjoyable and practical.
Digital Literacy and Navigating the Internet for Entrepreneurship
14,
Learn the fundamentals of digital literacy and how to harness the internet for entrepreneurial ventures. This workshop equips participants with the digital skills needed for success in the online business world.
How to Better Manage Money while Raising Children
17,
Discover effective money management strategies tailored to the challenges of raising children. This workshop provides practical financial tips for parents to secure their family’s financial future.
