Parent Education Events/Programs

These events are FREE and open to all UW-Madison students, staff and faculty. These events change each semester so be sure to check back for a variety of new topics and sessions!

To register for sessions, please call or e-mail Jen Dittrich, (608) 265-9123 or jdittrich@provost.wisc.edu, with your name, e-mail address, phone number and affiliation with UW. If child care is provided and you would like to bring your child(ren), please include their names and ages.

Family Matters: The Unique Challenges of Balancing Parenthood and Academics

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Eagle Heights Community Center, Rooms 135 & 139

Panelists will talk about their personal experiences and share the advice they’ve learned along the way and the resources that have made their lives easier. Pizza and childcare will be provided. Sponsored by: The Graduate Student Collaborative, The Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, the Office of Child Care and Family Resources and University Housing.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Click on this link to register: www.grad.wisc.edu/education/gsc/registration  

MUSIKGARTEN

4-week session of Musikgarten starts Monday, September 21 at 5:30pm. If you have not signed up yet, but are still interested, the 6:30 sessions have now been opened up to new and previous attendees (the 5:30 sessions are full). To register for the 6:30 session, either Sept 21-Oct 12 or Nov 9-30 on Mondays, please email Jen Dittrich. See Flyer for more information.

SINGLE PARENT GROUP

To find out more information and to sign up, please email jdittrich@provost.wisc.edu. Please include your name, affiliation, and if bringing children, their names and ages.

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP

October 12 and November 11
Join other families that have children with special needs to learn from each other and learn from professionals regarding topics pertinent to these families. Free Parking for attendees! Snacks and child care provided! Email Jen Dittrich to register!