Broward County Public Schools invites all parents of future kindergarten students to attend the virtual Parent University event in January

Broward County, Florida – Broward County Public Schools is inviting parents of future kindergarten students to get a head start on the 2026/27 school year with an informative virtual event, Parent University: Welcome to Kindergarten. The one-night webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., and aims to provide families with the tools and information needed to ensure their children are prepared for the first day of school.

The event will be led by District staff alongside members of the Parent and Community Involvement Task Force, who will guide families through the key steps and preparations for a smooth transition into kindergarten. Topics covered during the webinar will include the registration process, ways to prepare children during the spring and summer, and an overview of what students will learn in their first year. Parents will also learn about the typical structure of a kindergarten day, available resources, food services, transportation options, and other important details to help their children feel confident and ready.

“Our goal is to make sure parents have the information and support they need to set their children up for success from day one,” said a spokesperson for Broward County Public Schools. “By attending Parent University, families can ask questions, learn about resources, and feel fully prepared for the exciting start of kindergarten.”

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The webinar will be fully accessible to families through live chat support, allowing attendees to ask questions in real time and receive guidance from District staff. Additionally, closed captioning will be provided in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole, Arabic, Chinese, and Vietnamese, ensuring that families from diverse backgrounds can participate and fully benefit from the information presented.

Parents interested in attending can access the virtual session at https://tinyurl.com/ParentUKindergarten. The session promises to be an engaging and interactive way to connect with school staff, ask questions, and gain a clear understanding of what the kindergarten experience will look like for their child.

For families seeking additional resources or information about the Parent University series, Broward County Public Schools encourages visiting browardschools.com/parentuniversity or browardschools.com/kindergarten. These sites provide detailed guidance on kindergarten enrollment, preparation tips, and links to other helpful materials that can help children start school confidently.

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With kindergarten marking a major milestone in a child’s education, the District emphasizes that early preparation is key. By attending Parent University: Welcome to Kindergarten, families can take an active role in supporting their children’s first steps into formal education, ensuring a smoother and more confident transition into the school environment.