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Phoenix, Arizona 85018
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For Release:   April 25, 2005
Contact: Becky Kelbaugh , 480-484-6223
NEWS and INFORMATION

Parent/Teacher workshop focuses on stress management for teens

Scottsdale Unified School District invites parents, teachers, administrators and community members to attend the Parent/Teacher Academy workshop entitled Isn’t it his age? Stress Management for Adolescents at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 9, in the auditorium of Arcadia High School, 4703 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.

This session will focus on the stressors affecting adolescents. Participants will acquire skills to help teens cope in today’s society.

The program will be presented by the Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS). JFCS is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that strengthens the community by providing high quality behavioral health and social services to children, families and adults of all ages throughout Maricopa County.

In addition, teachers who attend the presentation can receive Career Ladder hours or staff development points, as well as recertification credits.

The last Parent/Teacher Academy workshop will focus on drug use. To view the complete Parent/Teacher Academy calendar, please visit SUSD’s Web site at:
http://www.susd.org/district/forparents/2004-2005ParentTeacherAcademyCalendar.pdf

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Scottsdale Unified School District is Arizona’s most Excelling school district, with 18 schools earning the state’s highest rating, Excelling. All Scottsdale schools are rated as Performing, Highly Performing or Excelling by the Arizona Department of Education. For more information about Scottsdale schools, please visit www.susd.org.