Parent Education Conference · Somerville, NJ
Bilingual · Parents · Educators · StudentsSince 2004, the Latino Institute has partnered with school districts, community organizations, and public education support groups throughout New Jersey to provide parents with essential educational information and resources. We offer dynamic and empowering parent conferences and workshops designed to strengthen family engagement and help parents become active, informed, and effective partners in their children’s education.
Our mission is to provide parents with the most current tools, knowledge, and strategies to support both their own educational growth and the academic success of their children.
Trusted Partner
NJ School Districts, the NJEA, local union FAST programs & community organizations
Available in English, Spanish, or Bilingual · In-Person or Virtual
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This workshop will provide parents with a basic understanding of AI and give them the necessary tools to guide their children's day-to-day lives. We will discuss the safe and responsible use of this technology and how it affects their lives. Parents will identify AI applications relevant to children and learn about the ethics and safety of AI in the family environment.
The presenter will discuss the benefits of being bilingual and why preserving your legacy language and culture is important. We review how bilingualism benefits cognitive development, social development, mental health, career opportunities and academic performance.
An expert immigration lawyer covers the most salient sections of current immigration laws. Through sample individual cases, the presenter reviews government enforcement issues, ICE, and immigrants' rights. A Q&A session follows.
Covers the basics of financial literacy: setting financial goals, budgeting, saving for emergencies, paying down debt, improving credit scores, and tips on savings and investing to grow assets.
Parents need to be aware of the pitfalls and dangers of social media and how unsupervised smartphone use can bring legal consequences. The presenter will show social media sites to help parents navigate this difficult area of parenting.
A prominent school psychologist discusses the roots of stress, how it impedes the brain from functioning at optimum capacity, and how stress affects us physically. Effective coping mechanisms and on-the-spot techniques are shared.
Hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents are now eligible to apply for a valid NJ driver's license. We offer a one-hour seminar covering the application process and license requirements as per the NJ Driver's Manual.
Expert presenter discusses the basic information parents must know to work with their pre-college children to ensure financial aid for college. A modified version is available for undocumented students.
The presenter introduces techniques parents may use at home to assist young children with basic reading and writing. Books, learning aids and online resources are identified.
What can parents do to aid children in becoming better students? Tools or techniques to use at home, monitoring homework, and creating study space are all discussed.
The presenter introduces techniques parents may use to aid their young children with basic math. Exercises are constructed using basic arts and crafts tools. (Early grades)
Designed to assist parents in identifying potential needs in their children, especially preschoolers. Discusses the role of school districts, parental rights and responsibilities, and community and institutional resources.
Smartphones have replaced TVs and radios. Children and adults are immersed in virtual worlds. What can parents do to break this behavior and improve communication when the family is together?
Discover simple yoga poses suitable for all ages alongside relaxation techniques like guided meditation, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation, reducing stress and improving sleep.
Climate change is presented in a factual, real, and understandable mode. Presenters discuss consequences of this crisis and what actions we can undertake individually and as families.
Motivates the individual to implement and practice self-help techniques and face challenges with a positive mindset. Topics: limiting beliefs, the power of the spoken word, emotional intelligence, and time management.
Develops mastery of public speaking and erases the fear of public presentations. Covers breaking the fear of speaking, elements of voice, parts of a good speech, gestures, and body language.
Participants celebrate their roots, review the history of Hispanics in America, and learn about contributions in science, physics, music, art, and politics. Special care for those with the experience of immigration.
Examines causes of situational conditions that foster school violence and techniques to ameliorate them. The presenter discusses experiences and scenarios to help parents work with their children.
Assists participants in creating short- and long-term goals. Topics include visualization techniques, goal setting, a healthy relationship with finances, basic budgeting, and designing your personal vision board.
Parents should also meditate on self-improvement and the possibility of going back to college or attending part-time, taking advantage of online courses. https://MyCareer.nj.gov will be reviewed.
Designed for parents, adults, and seniors who want to understand how recent federal and state changes may affect their Medicaid coverage and benefits in New Jersey, including NJ Family Care.
An informative workshop on health coverage options. Covers available plans, enrollment periods, subsidies, and navigating the state's health insurance marketplace, designed for low-income families.
A supportive parent workshop designed to ease the transition back into the classroom. Explores strategies to establish effective routines, manage stress, and create a positive learning environment at home.
Equips families with practical strategies to keep children safe online. Participants learn to balance screen time, identify potential risks, and foster open communication about digital behavior.
Helps families create a more supportive and emotionally healthy home environment. Participants learn strategies for communication, stress management, and emotional regulation.
The conferences are designed to inform, inspire, and equip parents with practical strategies to support their children’s academic and personal success.
Every conference includes
Every attendee is greeted personally and receives a curated gift bag at check-in.
An inspiring keynote presentation that sets the tone and energizes the room.
Two concurrent or back-to-back sessions, with topics chosen by your district staff from our workshop menu.
We close the conference with exciting prizes raffled off to attending families.
Two decades of parent conferences, cultural celebrations, and workshops across New Jersey.
Whether you represent a school district, a community organization, or a parent group, we’ll work with you to bring meaningful, bilingual workshops to your community.
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