search

Family Education Events

This page includes information on events focused on family education topics that are offered throughout District 181, including school Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs), the Family Resource Network, the Early Childhood Education program, and the D181 Foundation. We also include events led by our community partners, such as High School District 86. By gathering this information in one webpage, we hope to make finding these opportunities convenient for parents and residents.

Sponsored in partnership with the D181 Foundation, D181 and District 86

All programs are free and open to all, but space is limited. We ask anyone interested in attending to please register in advance. Individuals can register by going to www.d181foundation.org.

Upcoming Events

  • Documentary Film "Like"
    October 3, 7:00pm at CHMS (Register)
    October 4, 9:30am at The Community House (Register)

  • Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
    The Self-Driven Child
    October 22, 2019, 9:30am-11:00am
    Register Here
    October 22, 2019 7:00pm-8:30pm
    Register Here
    Location: The Community House
  • Screenagers: Next Chapter
    Documentary Film and Discussion with Dr. Delaney Ruston
    February 5, 2020, 9:30am-11:30am
    February 5, 2020, 7:00pm-9:00pm
    Location: The Community House
  • Katie Hurley, LCSW
    How to Raise Empathic and Resilient Kids
    April 21, 2020, 7:00pm-8:30pm
    April 22, 2020, 9:30am-11:00am
    Location: The Community House

Past Events

"Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety" Documentary Film and Discussion with Dr. John Duffy

  • April 17, 2019 • 9:30 a.m. • The Community House
  • April 17, 2019 • 7:00 p.m. • Hinsdale South Auditorium

"Raising Digital Natives"

A program for parents of middle school students by Devorah Heitner sponsored by the D181 Foundation.

  • Thursday, October 4 • 7.00 p.m. • CHMS Community Room

"Understanding iGen and How to Harness Positive Trends and Mitigate the Negative Ones" with Dr. Jean Twenge

  • Tuesday, October 9, 2018 • 7:00 p.m. • The Community House
  • Wednesday, October 10, 2018 • 9:30 a.m. • The Community House

"Guiding Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood" with Dr. Lisa Damour

  • Wednesday, January 23, 2019 • 7:00pm • Hinsdale Central H.S. Auditorium
  • Thursday, January 24, 2019 • 9:30am • Hinsdale South Auditorium

Summer Camp Expo 2018-19

Event Registration Links

Register for 'Stixrud and Johnson - The Self-Driven Child' - 10/22/19 @ 9:30 - 11 AM

Register for 'Stixrud and Johnson - The Self-Driven Child' - 10/22/19 @ 7-8:30 PM

Rotary Run Charity Classic 10/06/19 at The Community House (Register)

Documentary Film "Like"
10/03/10, 7:00pm at CHMS (Register)
10/04/19, 9:30am at The Community House (Register)

D181 Foundation Website

Outside Resource and Education Opportunities

Past Event Resources