Aldine ISD Offers Online Parent Learning Sessions to Help Families Support Student Success at Home

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Virtual sessions in March and April introduce families to intervention tools, learning platforms, and strategies that increase student growth.

What if the tools teachers use in the classroom could also support learning at home?

Aldine ISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department offers upcoming online parent learning sessions. These sessions will help families understand the resources and strategies students use in school.

These sessions give parents and caregivers practical tools to support their children’s academic growth, reinforce positive behavior, and stay connected to their children’s learning.

The FACE Department empowers families as partners in education by providing resources, training, and opportunities. Its mission is to strengthen school, family, and community partnerships so every student is given the support they need to succeed.

“We want families to feel confident supporting their children’s learning,” said LaTashia Abrams, executive director of Family and Community Engagement. “When parents understand classroom tools and how to reinforce them at home, it strengthens home-school connections and helps students succeed in school, work, and life.”

March and April Virtual Parent Learning Sessions

All sessions are free and offered virtually, making it easier for families to participate from home. Simply visit the school district’s Family and Community University (fcu.aldineisd.org) for details and links to view virtually.

Iván Tamayo, FACE specialist for Family and Community University, stated that each session is carefully chosen to support learning from the start to the end of the school year. The goal is to give parents tools to support and enhance learning at home.

Most classes are offered in the morning, with FACE hosting an English session at 9:00 a.m. and a Spanish session at 11:00 a.m. Once in a while, an evening session may be offered, with a 5 p.m. English session and a 6:30 p.m. Spanish option.

Parenting Tips for Regulating Behavior

March 12, 2026
Facilitator: Dr. Leticia González-Castro, AISD Mental Health and School Support
Details: This session will help parents confidently set boundaries, use nonverbal cues, and guide behavior, building trust so they can effectively support their children’s well-being at home.

Exploring ClassLink Together: Tools to Support Your Child

March 23, 2026,
Facilitator: Claudia Chapa, Technology Services, AISD Department of Digital Learning
Details: Parents will learn how to use ClassLink to access academic resources, helping them to monitor student progress and provide timely support at home.

Primary and Elementary Intervention Tools

March 25, 2026
Facilitators: Alexious Freeman and Tia Smart, AISD Teaching and Learning Department
Details: Learn ways to reinforce learning at home — such as building vocabulary, comprehension, and math skills — so parents can help children practice and succeed.

The Ripple Effect: How Parent Growth Inspires Student Thriving

March 31, 2026
Facilitators: Patricia Valenzuela
Details: Focus on personal growth, set goals, and demonstrate how empowering parents helps children succeed academically and socially.

Middle School Intervention Tools

April 1, 2026
Facilitators: Tiana Rodríguez, AISD Teaching and Learning Department
Details: This session provides parents with practical strategies for supporting academic intervention at home, helping middle schoolers overcome challenges and improve performance.

​Healthy Families: Build Strong Foundations

April 2, 2026
Facilitators: Dr. Leticia González Castro
Details: We will explore how forming healthy habits early supports brain development and strong family bonds, equipping parents to foster children’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth.

Cooking UP Good Health (this is an evening session)***

April 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (English) and 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Facilitators: Joseph Brozovich, Klaus Madson, and Joel Silva
Details: Join us for a culinary experience featuring practical health tips from the Houston Health Department, helping families make nutritious choices together.

Partnering for Success: A Parent’s Guide to Special Education

April 3, 2026
Facilitators: Melinda Kamm
Details: This session will guide parents step-by-step through the special education process, explaining evaluations, eligibility, and how to actively support their child’s educational goals.

Turning Challenges Into Growth: Effective Home Strategies for Managing Behavior

April 7, 2026
Facilitators: Lyonel Smith
Details: In this workshop, parents and caregivers will learn effective techniques to transform challenging behaviors into opportunities for family connection and personal growth.

High School Intervention Tools

April 8, 2026
Facilitators: Divina Brown, AISD Teaching and Learning Department
Details: Participants will learn how to access and use the same intervention tools as their high school students, enabling them to directly support learning and reinforce skills at home.

Google Applications

April 9, 2026
Facilitators: Claudia Chapa and Dora Pérez, AISD Digital Learning Department
Details: This session shows you how to use Google’s educational tools to assist your child’s learning and stay engaged with their school community.

Keeping It Together This Summer: Balancing Work, Home, and Your Family’s Emotional Needs

April 13, 2026
Facilitators: Dr. Leticia González-Castro
Details: The session provides parents with practical strategies to relieve summer stress, foster meaningful conversations, and develop problem-solving skills to maintain family harmony.

Suicide and Drug Prevention

April 21, 2026
Facilitators: Karla Hiraheta and Luz Mosquera
Details: Learn to reduce risk factors, increase protective factors, and build resilience for your family, equipping parents with tools to prevent suicide and drug issues.

Thief Identity

April 28, 2026
Facilitators: Frost Bank
Details: Join us to learn practical ways to recognize, respond to, and reduce the risks of identity theft, helping parents protect family assets and information.

Library Tools

April 30, 2026
Facilitators: Jessica Jackson
Details: This session equips families to use digital library apps for reading, comprehension, and math, helping parents support academic growth at any grade.

Note: Participants earn credits toward graduation from the Family and Community University for each session they attend.

Building Stronger School–Family Partnerships

The FACE Department empowers families and grows district pride by offering resources, training, and leadership opportunities across Aldine ISD. Through parent learning sessions, volunteer opportunities, and ambassador programs, the department ensures families stay active partners in education.

These learning sessions support Aldine ISD’s “Accelerate” strategic plan, which strengthens school-family partnerships for student success. Families who reinforce learning at home help prepare students for a bright future and contribute to #AldineStory.

To join upcoming online sessions, review the online class schedule for March and April.

Click here to view all upcoming virtual classes.

​Click here to watch pre-recorded parent learning sessions anytime.

​Click here to view Spanish-language resources.