Parents & Community

Parent Learning & Engagement Events

Jenny Ponzuric will be back on October 19 and 20, 2026 to dig in a little deeper with parents, offering two separate sessions over two days. October 19 will focus on primary grades and October 20 on upper elementary grades. For parents of younger students, the areas that she will focus on are response inhibition and emotional control. Parents will engage in a deeper dive into these skills and have the opportunity to “try on” practical strategies they can immediately use at home.

For our upper-grade families, parents will examine and try on strategies for supporting time management as well as planning and prioritization skills.

We will offer both morning (8:30-10) and evening (5-6:30) sessions (90 minutes each) for the primary and upper-grade topics to maximize accessibility.

Past Opportunities

Picnic & Play

May 14, 2026 • 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Pacific Sky School

Enjoy time together at family gatherings hosted on our school campuses. These Special Education engagement events bring families from all of our schools together to build community, make connections, and encourage meaningful play experiences for students. Bring a blanket, some snacks and a desire to meet parents and students in our school community. Please RSVP here.

Destination 2028 Team Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 5:30–7:00 PM in the Ocean Air School MUR

As we continue moving forward with the implementation of our Destination 2028 Strategic Plan, we invite you to join us for our next Destination 2028 Team Meeting on Thursday, April 30. We will review the work that we have done this year, and you will have an opportunity to share your voice by providing feedback and input to help shape our roadmap for the 2026–2027 school year. Dinner will be provided for attendees and will be available beginning at 5:00 PM prior to the meeting.

Please RSVP HERE by Friday, April 24, 2026 to let us know if you are able to attend. We truly value your perspectives, and your insights will help guide the direction of our collective efforts as we plan for the future. Childcare will also be available for school-age children (Grades K–6). Pizza and supervision will be provided beginning at 5:00 PM.
Please CLICK HERE to RSVP for childcare.

Bagels & Belonging

May 12, 2026 • 11 to 11:45 am in the Torrey Hills School Innovation Center

Whether you are new to the world of special education or a parent with years of experience, this is an opportunity to build connections, ask questions, and share in community. All special education parents and guardians are invited to connect with district administration, support staff, and one another. Please RSVP here.

All visitors will be required to sign in at the front desk upon arrival. We look forward to seeing you there!

Protecting Kids & Raising Responsible Citizens in a Digital World

Thursday, April 16, 2026 • 6–7:30 PM in the Ocean Air School MUR

Back by popular demand, Cyber Safety Cop Clayton Cranford returns with updated insights to help families navigate today’s rapidly evolving digital world. A nationally recognized expert in youth online safety, Cranford shares practical strategies to protect children, reduce screen time, and set clear, effective boundaries.

Even if you’ve attended in the past, this year’s presentation includes new and timely information on emerging risks, social media trends, and the growing influence of technology in children’s lives. You’ll leave with tools you can use right away to support safe, healthy digital habits at home. Please RSVP here.

Del Mar Union School District