School District of Philadelphia: Parent & Family University Workshops – Oct 28 & 30

Posted by School District of Philadelphia on October 28, 2025

Join Parent & Family University (PFU) for free workshops (virtual and in-person) covering key topics for families: financial skills, STEM, stress management, literacy, and the new math curriculum. See the full schedule below!

October 28 – DNA Detectives: Investigating the Basics of DNA: Families—get ready to explore! Join this fun, hands-on PFU workshop and become DNA Detectives together. No science background needed!
When & Where: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Catherine Annex (6900 Greenway Ave, Phila, PA 19142)
Learn more and register.

October 28 – Calm and Connected: We all face stress—join this PFU session to learn healthy ways for your family to stay calm, connected, and resilient.
When & Where: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at T.M Peirce School (2300 W. Cambria St, Phila, PA 19132)
Learn more and register.

October 30 – Building Children’s Literacy at Home: Families, help your child grow as a reader! Join PFU to learn simple, fun ways to build literacy and spark a lifelong love of reading.
When & Where: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School (6523 Lansdowne Ave, Phila, PA 19151)
Learn more and register.

October 30 – Exploring Math Together: We encourage families to explore math the way students do—through fun, problem-based learning! Join PFU for this hands-on session.
When & Where: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at South Philadelphia High School (2101 S. Broad St, Phila, PA 19148)
Learn more and register.


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