Parent University

New for the 2019-2020 school year, Madison School District will be hosting seven Parent University engagement nights focused on a variety of topics for parents to help support their student’s social/emotional wellness and success. For more information, please call (602) 664-7927.

You can view information and resources from past Parent University sessions here.

2019-2020 Schedule

All Parent University sessions will be held at the Madison Center for the Arts – 5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016 at 6 p.m. View the Parent University flyer.

• August 28, 2019 – 6 p.m. – View Event Flyer | View Resources & Video
  “Growth Mindset: Why Every Parent Needs One”
  Dr. Karen Benson, Director SW Region Imagine Schools
• September 25, 2019 – 6 p.m. – View Event Flyer | View Video (coming soon)
  “Under Pressure: How Parents Can Best Support Youth and their Mental Health and Wellness”
  Dr. Aaron Krasnow, Associate Vice President/Counseling and Health Services, Arizona State University
• October 16, 2019 – 6 p.m. – View Event Flyer | View PowerPoint | View Video (coming soon)
  “The Middle Years: How to Create an Incredible Student Experience”
  James Martin, Principal, Kyrene Altadena Middle School
• November 20, 2019 – 6 p.m.
  “All the Screens, Tweens, and Teens: How to Mentor, Monitor, and be Mindful”
  Katey McPherson, Common Sense Media Advisory Board Member
• January 22, 2020 – 6 p.m.
  “How to Create a Life of Drama-Free Homework”
  Joann Crohn, No Guilt Mom
• February 19, 2020 – 6 p.m.
  “Vaping 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know”
  Shane Watson, NotMYKid, Inc.
• March 25, 2020 – 6 p.m.
  “High School Matters: How to Reach, Teach, and Support Your Rising 8th Grader”
  Shawna Thue, ASU Prep Academic Success Counselor