The Strengthening Families workshop is designed to help improve communication skills in your family. The seven-week class is for district families with students grades 6-12. Payment may be made at the first session. The fee is $50 per family. Financial assistance is available.

Class Information

WHO
Students in the West Des Moines Community School District and their families.

WHAT
Seven weekly workshops designed to strengthen your family's ability to safely and sucessfully navigate the teen years and prepare for a bright future.

SESSIONS
- Sessions run for a seven week period
- All sessions are held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Five sessions are being held this year
- For session dates, please contact Community Education, Claudia Henning OR your school's contact person.
- The sessions are divided by the student's grade level
- During the first hour, parents and students meet seperately with their facilitators. During the second hour, parents and students meet together as a family.

LOCATION
Sessions are held at one of two locations:
- WDM Police Department
- Learning Resource Center

Benefits

Parents will discuss:

• What kids this age are like
• Making rules and having consequences
• Solving problems with youth
• Ways to show love and support

Students will learn to:

• Handle frustration
• Resist peer pressure
• Appreciate parents
• Get along with others

Families will:

• Discuss family strengths
• Share in fun activities
• Solve problems together
• Grow together

To Register

Call Community Education at (515) 633-5001.

Contact
Information

The following people can answer questions regarding the program:

General Questions
Claudia Henning
222-3310

Elementary to Grade 6
Your school counselor

Stilwell
Chris Oponski
633-6000

Indian Hills
Barb Johnson
633-4713

Valley Southwoods
Team Leaders
633-4500

Valley High School
Robert Boley
633-4011

Walnut Creek Campus
Kim Jordan
633-6480