ECAC Press Release February 13
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Asiaha Butler 866-845-1032 [email protected] February 13, 2012 Englewood Parent Empowerment Series in Full Effect! “We have to stay in front of the curve, because unfortunately Englewood maybe faced with school actions again next year…” The Englewood Community Action Council (CAC) kicked off their first Englewood Education Empowerment Summit, back in January at Wentworth Elementary sch ool located at 6950 S. Sangamon. Parents, educators, community activists and students were in attendance ready to network and share best practices. Attendees were greeted with the sounds of Dj Dap Deluxx (founding member of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood also known as R.A.G.E.) who set the tone for a fun-filled learning experience. This kick-off was the beginning to the Englewood Parent Empowerment Series which is a schedule of various workshops catered to parents of the Greater Englewood neighb orhood. The Englewood CAC is in full swing as they immediately moved into the implementation phase of se veral goals outlined in their Educational Strategic Plan, “We have to stay in front of the curve, because unfortunately Englewood maybe faced with school actions again next year”, says Latesha Dickerson, Educator and Co-Chair of the Englewood CAC. All Englewood parents, guardians, grandparents, community leaders are welcome to attend and invite a friend or neighbor. The Englewood CAC strongly encourages all LSC and PAC members to attend or schedule a workshop at their respective schools. Here is the first series of f ree workshops being offered throughout the community: o 2/15/12 Raising Your Child from the Inside Out, Jamika Smith, Facilitator 12:30-2:30 p.m. West Englewood Library, 1745 West 63rd Street o 2/15/12 Internet Safety, Monique Simmons, Facilitator 5-7 p.m. West Englewood Library, 1745 West 63rd Street o 2/16/12 Visiting Your Child’s School , Latesha Dickerson, Facilitator 1-3 p.m. Harper High School, 6520 South Wood Street o 2/18/12 PTA Learn and Earn Parent Conference 9.-3p.m. UIC Behavioral Science Building 1007 West Harrison, Register by calling (800) 307-4782 x3418 Check the Englewood Portal www.englewoodportal.org for additional workshop information, or if you are interested in offering a workshop. To register contact Brenda J. Bell at [email protected] or (773) 553-1538. Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited. Also, if you would like to attend the next Englewood CAC meeting, join us Thursday, March 1 st , 6pm-8pm at Robeson High School, 6835 S. Normal Blvd. CONTACT: Asiaha Butler, Co-Chair, Englewood CAC President of Black Star Community PTA & R.A.G.E 866-845-103 2 or [email protected]m ####
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Asiaha Butler
866-845-1032
February 13, 2012
Englewood Parent Empowerment Series in Full Effect!
“We have to stay in front of the curve, because unfortunately Englewood
maybe faced with school actions again next year…”
The Englewood Community Action Council (CAC) kicked off their first Englewood Education Empowerment
Summit, back in January at Wentworth Elementary school located at 6950 S. Sangamon. Parents, educators,
community activists and students were in attendance ready to network and share best practices. Attendees were
greeted with the sounds of Dj Dap Deluxx (founding member of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood
also known as R.A.G.E.) who set the tone for a fun-filled learning experience.
This kick-off was the beginning to the Englewood Parent Empowerment Series which is a schedule of various
workshops catered to parents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood. The Englewood CAC is in full swing as they
immediately moved into the implementation phase of several goals outlined in their Educational Strategic Plan,
“We have to stay in front of the curve, because unfortunately Englewood maybe faced with school actions again
next year”, says Latesha Dickerson, Educator and Co-Chair of the Englewood CAC.
All Englewood parents, guardians, grandparents, community leaders are welcome to attend and invite a friend or
neighbor. The Englewood CAC strongly encourages all LSC and PAC members to attend or schedule a workshop at
their respective schools.
Here is the first series of free workshops being offered throughout the community:
o 2/15/12 Raising Your Child from the Inside Out, Jamika Smith, Facilitator
12:30-2:30 p.m. West Englewood Library, 1745 West 63rd Street
o 2/15/12 Internet Safety, Monique Simmons, Facilitator
5-7 p.m. West Englewood Library, 1745 West 63rd Street
o 2/16/12 Visiting Your Child’s School, Latesha Dickerson, Facilitator
1-3 p.m. Harper High School, 6520 South Wood Street
o 2/18/12 PTA Learn and Earn Parent Conference
9.-3p.m. UIC Behavioral Science Building
1007 West Harrison, Register by calling (800) 307-4782 x3418
Check the Englewood Portal www.englewoodportal.org for additional workshop information, or if you are
interested in offering a workshop. To register contact Brenda J. Bell at [email protected] or (773) 553-1538.
Advanced registration is recommended as space is limited. Also, if you would like to attend the next Englewood
CAC meeting, join us Thursday, March 1st
, 6pm-8pm at Robeson High School, 6835 S. Normal Blvd.
CONTACT:
Asiaha Butler, Co-Chair, Englewood CAC
President of Black Star Community PTA & R.A.G.E
866-845-1032 or [email protected]
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