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Elmhurst SD 205 parents praise district’s new parent‑education series funded by Foundation 205
Summary
At a Parent‑Teacher Advisory Committee meeting, district staff said the inaugural parent‑education series drew about 100 in‑person attendees, 110 survey responses to topic selection and roughly 425 video views; staff credited Foundation 205 for funding and proposed keeping a multi‑session, hybrid model next year.
Mrs. Daniels, a district staff member overseeing family engagement, told the Parent‑Teacher Advisory Committee the district launched its first parent‑education series in direct alignment with the strategic plan and community feedback. "Each session was designed strategically and following some direct feedback from our community," she said, noting 110 responses to an initial topics survey and roughly 100 in‑person attendees across sessions.
The three presentations this year included Dr. Emily Kercher Morris on neurodiversity and Dr. Laura Keller on understanding anxiety; the final session featured Carolyn from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Mrs. Daniels said the series combined virtual and in‑person formats, resulting in about 425 video views across the presentations, and thanked Foundation 205 for providing funding.
Committee members and parents who attended said the sessions were timely and useful. One parent told the committee the talks “hit right on the mark,” calling the material relevant for middle and high school families and urging the district to expand promotion so more parents can participate. Mrs. Daniels and other staff noted some presenters requested limited online availability; one presentation was not recorded to protect presenter preferences.
Looking ahead, Mrs. Daniels said the district will survey families again to update topics and is considering a mix of shorter presentations and at least one hands‑on workshop next year where participants could practice safety settings on devices. The district plans to work with Foundation 205 and school leaders to refine scheduling and outreach so attendance can grow year over year.
The committee did not take a formal vote on the series; staff said they will return with planning details and recommendations during future meetings.
