McKinney, Texas – On Saturday, October 13, the McKinney ISD Substance Use Prevention Committee will host “Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond,” a workshop the committee introduced last year as a resource for parents.

“We’re excited to offer our families this second annual event,” said Jennifer Akins, MISD senior director of counseling and guidance. “It is geared toward parents to give them information and resources to keep their kids safe. We’ll learn about substance use trends; we’ll learn about coping strategies that parents can use with their children, and our goal is that parents leave our event feeling informed and ready to help their families stay safe.”

The event is free and offers childcare for ages 5–11.

In addition to the scheduled activities, Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond will feature interactive learning displays from community partners, mental health professionals and law enforcement. Parents are invited to come and go as desired.

Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018
8:15 a.m. – Noon
McKinney North High School

Schedule:

“Not Me”
8:15 – 10 a.m.
Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Watch the trailer at https://tinyurl.com/NotMe2018

Breakout Session 1 (Choose from Topics Below)
10:20 – 10:50 a.m.
Teaching Your Child Coping Strategies
Healing Scarred Hearts: A Family’s Story
Drug Access in the Digital Age
Current Trends: A Parent Guide

Breakout Session 2 (Choose from Topics Below)
11:10 – 11:40 a.m.
Prescription Drug Abuse Trends
Drug Access in the Digital Age
Anxiety and Substance Use in Secondary Students
It’s “Just” Pot!: Responding to Harm Reduction Behaviors

Closing Address
11:45 a.m. – Noon

For more information about Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond, contact the MISD Counseling and Guidance office at 469-302-4036.

Parents are invited to attend the second annual Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond at McKinney North High School on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The event is free, and childcare for ages 5–11 is offered.

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