Below you will find details about our family engagement workshops for March.
If you have any questions about our workshops or services or would like to make an appointment to receive individualized support from the family engagement team, please email us at family@onwardwelearn.org or call/text Yisel De Oleo at 401-241-0405. We are also available to help you establish Zoom accounts and teach you how to participate virtually.
College Decision Time: What Grade 12 Students and Families Need to Know (Virtual)
Date: Thursday, March 9
Time: 6-7 p.m. (English) and 7:15-8:15 p.m. (Spanish)
When it comes to choosing the best college to attend, many high school seniors risk making a decision that is not in their best interest. Grade 12 students and families: Join us to learn about important steps you need to take and things to consider when deciding about which college to attend in the fall. Gain a better understanding about your options and how to choose the college or university that is the best fit for you. Parents and students are welcome to attend!
We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
Virtual Nutrition Workshop for Students with URI SNAP-Ed Educator, Fatima Tobar
Date: Thursday, March 16
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Parents and families can attend, but this session will be in English only because it is aimed at students.
Join our SNAP-Ed nutrition educator from the University of Rhode Island, Fatima Tobar, for an engaging discussion on understanding the differences between natural and added sugars to better inform you on making healthier choices regarding popular beverages.
We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
Teen Dating Violence Virtual Informational Discussion with Sojourner House
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 6-7 p.m. (English session)
Wednesday, March 22, 6-7 p.m. (Spanish session)
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Teen dating violence affects one in three adolescents in America and can impact a young person’s health and well-being in a variety of ways. Join us for a virtual informational discussion with Sojourner House about the impacts of teen dating violence and how families and loved ones can model healthy and safe relationships, access valuable resources, and have conversations about teen dating violence prevention with the young people in their lives.
We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
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Benefits of Saving for Education with Rhode Island’s 529 College Savings Plan, Collegebound Saver (Virtual)
Date: Wednesday, March 29
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Spanish) and 6:30-7:30 p.m. (English)
Join this workshop to learn more about the benefits of saving for education with Rhode Island’s 529 College Savings Plan, CollegeBound Saver. CollegeBound Saver is an account designed to help families save for educational related expenses. This workshop will be presented by CollegeBound Saver.
We will meet on Zoom using the same link we use for every workshop. Our team will send the link via text and email. You can join the program on your phone, computer, laptop, iPad, or tablet. If you need help establishing a Zoom account or with technology, please text or call Manuela Garcia at 401-688-8469 for assistance.
In-person Financial Aid Review Nights for Grade 12 Families
Date and Time: Three dates to choose from; please see registration form for available time slots.
- Thursday, March 30
- Tuesday, April 4
- Thursday, April 6
Location: Onward We Learn office, 134 Thurbers Ave., Suite 111, Providence
Onward We Learn will host financial aid review nights to help Grade 12 students review packages and award letters from the colleges and universities that have awarded them financial aid. We want to ensure that every student and family clearly understands the cost of attendance, financial aid awarded, and their out-of-pocket cost as they select a school that best fits their needs academically, socially, and financially. Deciphering the best financial aid package can be complicated, and we would like to make the process as stress-free as possible.