Irvine Parent Education Program March Update

Parent Education

We have two NEW presentations set up for you! Our webpage has more information and registration links to all our virtual sessions and recorded videos. 

“What You Can Do – Notice The Signs. Have The Conversation. The Response” March 22nd at 6pm

  • The sooner a mental health or substance concern is identified and addressed, the better the outcome for your child or teen.  Join us for an informative presentation on identifying substance use warning signs and recent trends during the pandemic. Learn helpful tips on how to start conversations with your child about drug use and discover strategies to work through resistance when help is needed.  In partnership with the Irvine Family Resource Center and OC Revive Community Mental Health & Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program: Speakers- Chandra Medina, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with OC Revive in collaboration with IUSD IPD School Resource Officer Jim Wright. This presentation is open to all, and the content is geared toward parents of 6th- 12th graders. 

Top 5 Series: GATE and Advanced Learning 

  • Releasing on March 16! Lauren Sipelis, Coordinator of Gifted and Advanced Learners, will release the TOP 5 things to know about her department and the students she supports. 

Irvine Parent Education Programs (IPEP) are FREE seminars and educational workshops offered to Irvine parents throughout the school year. Our goal is to empower parents with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their child’s education. IPEP offers a variety of workshops focused on topics important to parents of IUSD students. Experienced instructors and district-level representatives facilitate the interactive workshops, engaging participants in conversations and hands-on activities. We invite you to register for one or more of the IPEP Parent Workshops on our IUSD Webpage.