Parent University
We believe that when parents and schools learn together -- everyone learns more!
District 64 Parent University offers a series of free evening events tailor-made for all parents and adult community members to extend their own learning. Some of our evenings are expanded to become Family U's where parents and students explore hands-on learning together under the guidance of D64 staff.
We invite you to join us! Please RSVP by filling out this form.
Family AAC Device Training
Interested in learning more about how to utilize an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device? Join us as we provide information regarding vocabulary, page sets, and device navigation! Join us on Tuesday, October 14, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Hendee Rooms of the Hendee Professional Development Wing, 8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles. Presenting will be Sheri Beattie + Theresa Versaci, Assistive Technology Specialists, + Lindsay Solar, Special Education Coach.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please join us for a special parent night dedicated to generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing role in education. This event is designed to help parents understand what generative AI is, how it's being used in our PreK-8 classrooms, and the D64 guidelines that have been established to ensure its responsible and effective integration in order to enhance student learning. Join us on Monday, November 10, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Hendee Rooms of the Hendee Professional Development Wing, 8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles.
Transition To Kindergarten
Transition to Kindergarten Workshop for all D64 kindergarteners. More specifics will be shared soon. Join us on Thursday, December 11, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Hendee Rooms of the Hendee Professional Development Wing, 8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles.
District 64 is hosting this Parent University Event with author & literacy advocate Maya Smart. Join Maya Smart, Author of Reading for Our Lives, to discover how to nurture literacy from the very beginning and give your child the foundation for a successful future. This event will be on January 21 at 6:30 pm in the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. 8200 W Greendale Avenue, Niles, IL. Enter through door 9.
ALL families in Park Ridge-Niles with children from birth to elementary school are invited. This event is free.
Join Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning, Dr. Samantha Alaimo, and Emerson/Lincoln Middle School administrators for an important presentation and discussion about the 2026-27 middle school schedule approved at the April 2025 School Board meeting. This event is open to all K-7 parents and will focus on the structure and schedule for our middle schools in 2026-27. Join us on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 pm at Emerson Middle School's MPR, 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles. This event is free.
Please RSVP for the March 5 Parent U here.
View the District Middle School Schedule Parent University Presentation
District Behavior Supports
Come and learn about our district's behavioral supports! This parent night will provide an overview of the programs and teams we have in place to create a positive learning environment for all students. We'll be sharing details on our school-wide strategies, as well as our more targeted programs, including Check-In/Check-Out and mentoring. You'll also learn how our school-based teams use data to identify students who may need extra help and monitor their progress. Join us to find out how we're working to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed. This Parent U will be on Thursday, April 2, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Hendee Rooms of the Hendee Professional Development Wing, 8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles.
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