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Participate & Learn

Stay connected and informed with opportunities to learn, engage, and grow. Explore workshops, community events, and helpful updates.

Family Workshops are designed to support families and strengthen connections.

Strengthening Families: Skills for Adolescents and Their Families

Strengthening Families Program

In Partnership with Arlington County, the Strengthening Families Program is a 7-week interactive workshop for students ages 10–14 and their parents/caregivers. The program helps families build skills in communication, goal-setting, resisting peer pressure, managing stress and emotions, problem-solving together, and using positive discipline, all while having fun!

Participants enjoy a free catered dinner and childcare for children ages 1–9.

Format: The sessions are facilitated in different spaces in English and Spanish. Students 10-14 attend their own youth session in another room.

Claremont Immersion Elementary School  (4700 Chesterfield Rd, 22206)

Swanson Middle School (5800 N Washington Blvd, 22205)

Carlin Springs Elementary School (5995 5th Rd S, 22204)

Navigating the School System

Participa en mi Educación

In partnership with Edu-Futuro, this 7-session program is designed to help families navigate the U.S. education system and understand their rights and responsibilities in supporting their child’s success.

Format: Sessions are held in Spanish. Enjoy dinner, childcare and a gift card!

Randolph Elementary School (306 S Quincy St,  22204)

Drew Elementary School (3500 23rd St S, 22206)

Preparing Teens for High School and College

Padres Comprometidos

In Partnership with Edu-Futuro, this  7-session program is designed to help parents connect with their teens, support their education, improve family communication, and prepare to guide them effectively.

Format: Sessions are held in Spanish. Participants enjoy dinner, childcare and a gift card.

Wakefield High School (901 S. Dinwiddie St. 22206)

Gunston Middle School (2700 S. Lang Street, 22206)

Adult Learning, such as English classes and other learning opportunities.

Arlington Community Learning (English and other language offerings)

Arlington Community Learning (ACL) offers a wide variety of enrichment and personal development classes for adults and youth in Arlington. For nearly 90 years, ACL has provided opportunities to learn new skills, explore hobbies, and continue lifelong learning. Programs include adult education (GED and more), online courses, and a Youth Enrichment Program (YEP).

📚 Register now for Fall 2025 classes! Learn more at apsva.us/arlington-community-learning.

Announcing *New Progreso program offering classes in Spanish! Vea los cursos aquí

Syphax Education Center: Sequoia Plaza 2 2110 Washington Boulevard Arlington, VA 22204

Contact: 703-228-7200

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to  5:00 p.m.

Digital Skills & Career Support for Adults (Spanish)

Tech for Families Series (Workforce Development)

In collaboration with Edu-Futuro, the Workforce Development series offers: Tech for Families computer/smartphone literacy course, Resume & Cover Letter Workshop, Individual Job Counseling, and  Financial Empowerment Network workshops.

Format: Sessions range from 6-10 weeks. Facilitated in Spanish.

To register, contact the Bilingual Family Specialist or Edu-Futuro at  571-309-5455.

Locations:

Abingdon ES: Starts on Thursday, October 30, from 6-8 p.m.

Arlington Career Center-Tuesdays, 02/03/2025 – 03/24/202

Thomas Jefferson MS- Thursdays, 02/05/2025 – 03/26/2025

Barret ES-Friday, 02/27/2026 – 03/27/2026

Digital Skills Training in Spanish & English

The Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs offers free digital skills training open to all adults, regardless of age or income. The classes are intended for learners who are new to using a computer and want to build confidence while staying safe online.

Registration is preferred but not required. However, classes will be capped at 20 learners. The Arlington Mill computer lab is fully set up with desktop computers. Participants may bring their own device.

To register by phone, ask questions, or request accommodations as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please call or email Mona Farah at 703-228-0951 or [email protected].  Please request accommodations by Monday, October 20.

Academic Information Sessions

Parent Resource Center (PRC, Special Education)

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Explore parenting resources and programs through Arlington County.

Parenting Support Workshops

Project Family / Proyecto Familia: Project Family provides parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 5 with hands-on experiences, practical strategies, and a support network that strengthen parent-child relationships.

FLIP IT! Series: FLIP IT!® is a FREE weekly 1.5 hour virtual course that meets online for 5 weeks, to provide tools for parents to increase communication with their children and help manage challenging behaviors. FLIP IT offers practical strategies for addressing challenging behaviors in children.

Parenting Wisely: Learn constructive skills designed by family and social scientists to equip parents like you with the tools necessary to engage your children in difficult family situations. Your children will benefit from your learning redirection, active listening, setting limits and consequences, and how to foster good social skills.

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