EIP students and their families are both required to attend ONE Strengthening the Family workshop in 8th grade. Sessions will be provided in English and Spanish. Information on what sessions are available will be mailed home closer to the date. Contact us as soon as possible if you cannot attend your session in order to make it up. Students who do not complete STF as an 8th grader will not continue in EIP
Strengthening the Family for 10th graders
Upcoming Sessions
| Session | Counties | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AR | November 3, 2018 | GMU Arlington Campus, Founders Hall 113, 3551 Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 2201 (parking will be offered at a discounted price of $5 in the parking deck. please bring cash) |
9 am - 4 pm |
| 2 | MC, MP, PW | November 10, 2018 | GMU Science & Technology Campus, Bull Run Hall 10900 University Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110 (park in King lot) |
9 am - 4 pm |
| 3 | Whitman, & Sandburg students only | February 2, 2019 | Walt Whitman Middle School 2500 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306 | 9 am - 4 pm |
| Luther Jackson & Lanier Middle School Students only | March 2, 2019 | Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
9 am - 4 pm | |
| 4 | Glasgow, Holmes, Poe Middle School students only | March 23, 2019 | Glasgow Middle School 4101 Fairfax Pkwy, Lincolnia, VA 22312 |
9 am - 4 pm |
| Makeup | For families who miss their assigned session | April 6, 2019 | GMU Fairfax Campus | 9 am - 4 pm |
Strengthening the Family Facilitators
The facilitators are experienced professionals in the fields of education, social work, and engineering. They have provided STF workshops for over 10 years. Combined, they have meaningfully impacted over 1000 families of the Early Identification Program.
Strengthening the Family for Students
The Strengthening the Family program component explores issues that adolescents face, such as self-advocacy, effective communication, understanding family dynamics, and appreciation of parents. In addition, STF explores cultural diversity and helps students understand and navigate a multicultural environment. Students learn the safe and responsible use of social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
Strengthening the Family for Parents
The Strengthening the Family program component stresses the role of parental involvement in their child’s secondary education experience. Families have the opportunity to explore issues such as peer pressure and self-image. Parents have the opportunity to learn and share effective methods of communication with their children. Parents also learn the role that social media plays in their students learning and overall socialization. In addition, parents will learn how to support their students as they pursue college.
Strengthening the Family for 8th graders:
8th graders: EIP students and their families are both required to attend ONE Strengthening the Family workshop in 8th grade. More information will be mailed home closer to the event date.
Strengthening the Family for 10th graders:
10th graders: A follow up STF session is provided for 10th graders during the High School to College event on January 19, 2019. More information will be mailed home closer to the event date.
Please call EIP office 703-993-3120 or email eip@gmu.edu if you have any questions.