2019-2020

  • Supporting Teens, virtual event with CSD Social-Emotional Liaison Jennifer McMillan – April 23, 2020.
  • CAMAS READS: The “Me, Me, Me” Epidemic, by Amy McCready, for parents of students of all ages @ Zellerbach Administration Center – Wed., Feb. 5, Feb. 19, and March 4, 2020.
  • Parenting Through Ages and Stages, for parents of children birth to 5, brought to you by CSD Social-Emotional Liaison Jennifer McMillan @ The Heights Learning Center – Feb. 26, 2020.
  • Free showing of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER – Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience, for CSD families and students 6th grade and older. Filmmaker and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation around screens and teens that started with Screenagers THE MOVIE: Growing Up in the Digital Age to the next level with a film that examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age. @ CHS Theater – Feb. 18, 2020
  • For Parents of Grass Valley Elementary students: Coaching Kids Through the Big Waves of Emotions, brought to you by CSD Social-Emotional Liaison Jennifer McMillan @ GVE – Jan. 30, 2020.
  • For Parents of Lacamas Lake Elementary students: Coaching Kids Through the Big Waves of Emotions, brought to you by CSD Social-Emotional Liaison Jennifer McMillan @ LLE – Jan. 22, 2020.
  • Getting Kids in Sync: Creating sensory rich environments to support physical, emotional, and social development – for parents of children birth through 5th grade, presented by Sharron Donnelly, co-founder/owner of Advanced Pediatric Therapies. Learn about sensory processing and take home tools for helping children “get in sync.” Together we’ll explore how the sensory systems support development; how sensory processing affects attention, behavior, learning & social engagement; and which behaviors may be attributable to sensory processing disorders @ Discovery High School – Dec. 3, 2019.
  • You Matter: Helping Adolescents Recognize the Value of Their Lives, for secondary school parents, presented by Lynette Ramirez, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Parents will learn how to reinforce to their adolescents how valuable their lives are and how to put self-affirming thoughts and actions into practice. Adults only. @ Discovery High School – Nov. 19, 2019
  • You Matter: Helping Children Recognize the Value of Their Lives, for elementary school parents, presented by Lynette Ramirez, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Parents will learn how to reinforce to their children how valuable their lives are and how to put self-affirming thoughts and actions into practice. Adults only. @ Discovery High School – Nov. 5, 2019

2018-2019

  • Community Book Chat on Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood, by Lisa Damour, brought to you through the generosity of Camas Educational Foundation (CEF) – June 11 through fall 2019
  • Ready for K! Tips & Tricks for Transitioning to Kindergarten, presented by Camas School District’s Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan and Director of Early Learning Diane Loghry @ Zellerbach Administration Center. Get practical guidance on how to help your child navigate the transition to full-day kindergarten. Free childcare provided – June 4, 2019
  • Help Your 5th Grader Transition to High School, for parents of current 5th graders moving up to all Camas middle schools, presented by Camas School District’s Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Discovery High School – May 15, 2019
  • Help Your 8th Grader Transition to High School, for parents of current 8th graders moving up to all Camas high schools, presented by Camas School District’s Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Discovery High School – May 8, 2019
  • Ready for K! Tips & Tricks for Transitioning to Kindergarten, presented by Camas School District’s Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan and Director of Early Learning Diane Loghry @ Zellerbach Administration Center. Get practical guidance on how to help your child navigate the transition to full-day kindergarten. Free childcare provided – April 24, 2019
  • All About Boys, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Howard Hiton of Hiton Associates @ Discovery High School – April 18, 2019
  • Enspire Arts Middle School Night @ Odyssey Middle School. Discover how expressive arts support social & emotional wellness and learn how art experiences improve communication and family relationships. Open to 20 families, one child per family. Free. – March 7, 2019
  • When I Know Someone Needs Help, Where Do I Turn? Resources in Clark County for Student Health & Wellness @ Discovery High School – March 14, 2019
  • Enspire Arts Elementary School Night @ Lacamas Lake Elementary. Discover how expressive arts support social & emotional wellness and learn how art experiences improve communication and family relationships. Open to 20 families, one child per family. Free. – March 21, 2019
  • Screenagers: The Movie @ Skyridge Middle School. Join us for a free screening of an award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. – March 20, 2019
  • Parenting Teens with the Brain in Mind, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Liberty Middle School. Explore strategies to help parents view this period of life through the lens of understanding & optimism. The workshop will give you ideas on how to stay connected to your teen through the ups & downs of this exciting developmental stage. – Feb. 25, 2019
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid, a course for first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals & caring citizens @ Zellerbach Administration Center – Dec. 14, 2018
  • What to Do When Worries Get in the Way, open to parents/guardians of elementary students @ Prune Hill Elementary – Dec. 5, 2018
  • Positive Parenting: How to Parent with the Brain in Mind, for parents of children age 0-5, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ ZAC – Nov. 28, 2018
  • The A to Z’s of Paying for College @ Camas High School, on behalf of the CHS Career Center, presented by WSU Admissions Advisor Ranene Royer – Nov. 14, 2018
  • Pot, Oxy, and Vapes, Oh My! Our Society’s Changing Drug Scene: A Community Conversation @ Discovery High School – Nov. 14, 2018

2017-2018

  • Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Helen Baller Elementary – May 24, 2018
  • Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Woodburn Elementary – April 24, 2018
  • Competition and High Expectations: Supporting Your Children to Be Independent and Resilient, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Howard Hiton of Hiton Associates @ CHS Auditorium – Tuesday, April 10
  • Teens and Their Screens, presented by Licensed Professional Counselor Yshai Boussi of Portland Family Counseling @ Hayes Freedom HS – March 26, 2018
  • Mindful Parenting of Pre-K Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Camas Community Preschool – March 20, 2018
  • Understanding Teen Anxiety, presented by professional counselor Kevin Ashworth of NW Anxiety Institute @ CHS – March 7, 2018
  • The Adolescent Brain, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Odyssey Middle School – March 6, 2018
  • Navigating the Transition Into High School, presented by Tre Carlisle @ Skyridge Middle School – Feb. 17/Feb. 24, 2018
  • The Unique Social and Emotional Development of Highly Capable Children, presented by Northwest Gifted Child Association President Austina DeBonte – January 25, 2018
  • Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Grass Valley Elementary – January 24, 2018
  • Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Dorothy Fox Elementary – January 18, 2018
  • Mindful Parenting of Elementary Students, presented by CSD Social-Emotional Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McMillan @ Lacamas Heights Elementary – January 10, 2018
  • Screenagers: The Movie screening @ CHS – October 17, 2017

2016-2017

  • How to Raise an Adult book study @ CHS – Oct. 26/Nov. 9/Nov. 16, 2016