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Henrico schools hosts Family Learning series summit April 28

4/29/2018, 12:57 p.m.
Henrico County Public Schools is hosting a Family Learning Series Summit, featuring workshops and activities on topics such as parenting, ...

Henrico County Public Schools is hosting a Family Learning Series Summit, featuring workshops and activities on topics such as parenting, literacy, diversity, study skills, mental health and exceptional education.

The summit is free and will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road.

Comedian Micah “Bam-Bamm” White will be the keynote speaker at 9:15 a.m., after which attendees may participate in breakout sessions.

The summit is designed to engage and empower parents and guardians through information and to build partnerships with families and “equip them with a toolbox of resources to help them help their children,” said Pam Bell, director of HCPS’ Department of Family and Community Engagement.

A continental breakfast will be provided at 8:30 a.m. Food trucks also will be onsite for purchases. Activities will be conducted for children ages 4 and older, and door prizes and information tables will be featured.

Registration can be done onsite or online at http://tiny.cc/fls/, where participants can see the various breakout sessions. Transportation also is available for riders ages 4 and older by request on the registration form.