BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Calendar of Events PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7fed24fc-98e5-4f26-a6cd-cbe508661e39@austinisd.org DTSTAMP:20250822T161642Z SUMMARY:Senior Year Success: College Apps & More DTSTART:20250903T230000Z DTEND:20250904T000000Z ORGANIZER:91´ô¸ç DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Pare nts! 91´ô¸ç Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecon dary journey. Each month\, families gain practical tools and information o n college readiness\, career planning\, financial aid\, mental health\, an d more. The September 3 session is designed to give parents of senior s an overview of what to expect during senior year. We’ll cover imp ortant college application steps\, key dates\, and how to support your chi ld through the process. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and s et your seniors up for success! Wednesday\, September 3\, 2025 6-7 p.m. Re gister for the Zoom Session here Zoom Sessions are in English&nb sp;with Spanish interpretation. Questions? Email college.advisor@aust inisd.org. Mark you calendars for future 91´ô¸ç Parent U Sessions: &nb sp; Date Title Description October 1\, 2025 Paying for College: What Paren ts Should Know Informative session on financial aid\, scholarships\, and s mart ways to pay for college. We’ll walk you through FAFSA/TASFA\, schol arship opportunities\, important deadlines\, and how you can support your student through the financial side of the college process. Target Audience : Senior Families   November 5\, 2025 Advanced Opportunities Night Le arn about the advanced academic opportunities available to your student\, including Dual Credit\, CTE\, Fine Arts\, Multilingual\, AP\, OnRamps\, an d Early College programs. This session will help you understand how your t een can earn college credit while still in high school—and what you can do to support them along the way. Target Audience: Middle School and High School Families   January 7\, 2026 Testing for College: SAT\, ACT\, T SIA2\, and AP Explained This session is focused on college entrance and pl acement exams\, including the SAT\, ACT\, TSIA2\, and AP. We’ll break do wn why these tests matter\, how they impact college readiness\, available prep resources\, and how scores are used. Get the tools to help your stude nt feel confident and prepared! Target Audience: High School Families &nbs p; February 4\, 2026 What Comes Next? First-Year College Prep for Families College acceptance is just the beginning! Join us for a l session coverin g key next steps for your student’s transition to college\, including ho using\, meningitis vaccine\, TSIA2\, orientation\, and more. We’ll also introduce the concept of “summer melt” and how to keep your student on track after graduation. Target Audience: Senior Families   March 4\, 2026 College Bound: Don’t Miss These Exploration Events Help your stude nt explore what’s possible after high school! This session will highligh t upcoming college exploration events\, including the NACAC College Fair a nd the National Hispanic College Fair. Learn how these events connect stud ents with colleges\, programs\, scholarships\, and admissions reps all in one place. Target Audience: Junior Families   April 1\, 2026  Th riving Through Transitions: Mental Health & School Changes Transitions bet ween school levels can be exciting\, but also stressful. This session will explore how shifts from 5th to 6th\, 8th to 9th\, and senior year to coll ege affect students' mental health\, behavior\, and executive functioning. Learn how to support your child emotionally and practically through each stage of change. Target Audience: Middle School and High School Families LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T164408Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR