CMSD Parent University
2026-27
Join Us for our First Session on Saturday, October 24, 2026
CMSD Parent University will host four district-level Saturday Family Learning Experiences during the 2026–2027 school year.
These in-person experiences are designed to help parents, caregivers, and scholars learn, connect, and access tools that support student success at home, at school, and beyond.
Each Parent University Saturday will include rotating sessions, CMSD departments, community partners, family resources, and opportunities for families to take what they learn and use it at their child’s school.
Families are encouraged to register in advance. Interpretation services and CMSD shuttle transportation may be available based on registration needs and advance requests. Early registration helps our team plan for family supports, session space, and event logistics.
All event details, including registration information, session descriptions, dates, and location, can be found at this link below.
Parent Café Conversation
A guided conversation space where parents and caregivers can connect, reflect, share experiences, and build supportive relationships.
Facilitator / Lead: CMSD Family and Community Engagement Team
Scholastic R.E.A.L.: Building Reading Habits at Home
Learn ways to support reading at home and help scholars build strong reading habits through books, read-alouds, and family literacy activities.
Facilitator / Lead: Judith Lozada / CMSD Volunteers & Special Projects and Gail Reese / Ministry of Reconciliation, Northeast Ohio Adopt-A-School Network
Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Learn simple tools families can use to help scholars manage emotions, build healthy relationships, communicate, and make positive choices.
Facilitator / Lead: Stacy Stewart-Gotel / CMSD Humanware & SEL Team
Money Moves for Families: Budgeting & Saving
Facilitator / Lead: Breadwinners Academy / Jason Lockett Sr.
SchooLinks for Families
Facilitator / Lead: Brent Dean / CMSD College and Career Readiness Team
Asthma in School: Supporting Student Attendance and Wellness
Facilitator / Lead: UH Rainbow BREATHE Team
Fathers Matter Group Session
A welcoming space for fathers, father figures, male caregivers, mentors, and community men to connect and discuss ways to support scholar success.
Facilitator / Lead: CMSD Family and Community Engagement Team, in collaboration with Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative and FratDads.org