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Welcome to Parent University

Parent University provides programs and resources to help parents better understand the New Trier experience and support the parenting of teens both in and out of the classroom. Programming listed here is intended for the New Trier community and is sponsored by New Trier High School and the New Trier Parents' Association.

Upcoming Events

Book Discussion for Parents: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Monday, April 10, 2023
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Gaffney Auditorium and Lower Concourse
Winnetka Campus

New Trier parents and guardians are invited to join us for an engaging book discussion on Dr. Lisa Damour’s newly released book, “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers,” which is already a New York Times best-seller. The book has been described as an essential guide to help parents understand their teenagers’ intense and often fraught emotional lives—and how to support them through this critical developmental stage.

The event will be co-led by Principal Dubravec, our Student Mental Health Advisory Board and members of our Library staff and will consist of the following:
- 6:00-7:00 p.m. Our Student Mental Health Advisory Board will lead a panel discussion on what resonated with the students. Attendees will then participate in both large and small group discussions.
- 7:00-8:00 p.m. Dr. Lisa Damour will join us on Zoom for a special Q&A
Due to high level of interest in this event, spots are no longer available for the discussion portion of the night. If you would like to be notified if a spot becomes available, please fill out the waitlist form below.

Join Waitlist: https://forms.gle/J3cWafbMYPir76bL7

Otherwise, feel free to join us in the Gaffney Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. for the Q&A portion of the night during which Dr. Lisa Damour will join us on Zoom.

ORDER THE BOOK HERE or at any online bookstore.

All attendees of the book discussion will receive a free autographed bookplate to place inside your new book.
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New Trier 101: Introduction for Incoming Freshman Parents

Join the Northfield Principal Paul Waechtler and a panel of experienced New Trier parents to learn how to help you and your student(s) feel prepared to successfully transition to New Trier. Parents only please.

Learn more here

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Movin’ On Up: Sophomore Year at New Trier

Current freshman parents and students are invited to join us to learn more about what to expect sophomore year. Hear from a panel featuring the Principal of the Winnetka campus, Denise Dubravec, the Class of 2025 Adviser Chairs, Julie Smith and Ted Koulentes, and current New Trier students. Afterwards, our student ambassadors will take you on a campus tour and answer any questions you may have about making the transition to the Winnetka campus next year.

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17 Things You Need to Do Before College

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors, Juniors and their families are invited to join Harlan Cohen over Zoom to learn the 17 Things You Need to Do Before College. Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, a journalist, and a speaker who has visited over 500 college campuses. He is an expert on leadership, transition, grit, resilience, risk-taking (social, emotionally, professional), dating, relationships, teens, parenting, and all aspects of college life. Please look for more information about this event, including the Zoom link, in the NTPA E-News.

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Trev Fest

New Trier parents are invited to celebrate the end of the school year with a picnic in the park featuring live music from Chris Karabas, Midlife Crisis, and Steely Dad, who are also New Trier parents and alumni. More information view here.

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Past Programs

Parent Programs 2022-23
- NTPA Parent University Roundtable Discussion: Profile of the New Trier Class of 2022. Join New Trier's Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Peter Tragos, and Superintendent, Paul Sally, for an interactive discussion reviewing the New Trier Class of 2022 Profile. Recorded February 7, 2023 at the Northfield Campus. Class of 2022 Profile | Presentation | Video
- Movie Screening and Panel Discussion: The Disruptors
  The Disruptors documentary follows five families as they navigate the challenges and surprising triumphs of living with ADHD. Following the screening, Nancy Burgoyne Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern led a panel discussion featuring, Megan Zajac, Director of Special Education at New Trier, Hannah Kreps and Nikki Slade, Psychologists at New Trier, and Dawn Livorsi D.S.W., LCSW, Staff Therapist at The Family Institute. Video
- College Financial Planning with Dan Maga
  This webinar will educate you on how to prepare for your child's college costs, and pay for college in the most tax efficient manner. I'll also discuss how I can help you predict which each college will offer your student, prior to applying, so you know exactly what to expect in terms of financing. Dan Maga has been helping parents on the North Shore of Chicago pay for their children’s college educations in the most tax-efficient manner since the spring of 2004. He believes that every parent, if guided properly, can save some money on their kids’ college educations. Video
- Dr. Lisa Damour: Raising Teens Today
  Dr. Lisa Damour spoke to New Trier parents/guardians about the normal and expectable challenges that arise during adolescence, challenges that have been introduced or exacerbated by the pandemic, and how adults can best support teenagers now. The link to this presentation will be available until November 18^th.
- Supporting Youth Mental Health During Uncertainty: What Parents and Educators Should Know & How They Can Help with Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D. and Smita Gautam, M.D. -9/12/22
  
  New Trier High School and the New Trier Parents’ Association present Supporting Youth Mental Health During Uncertainty: What Parents and Educators Should Know & How They Can Help. It is no longer news that there is a youth mental health crisis. According to the American Psychological Association (2022), mental health problems are pervasive and profoundly affect children’s education, safety, and futures. Dr. Nancy Burgoyne, Chief Clinical Officer, and Dr. Smita Gautam, board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University shared what parents and educators should know and how they can help current research and discussed the factors that impact mental health, strategies parents can employ to support their child when they are struggling, and how to access and amplify adolescents’ capacity for resilience
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Parent Programs 2021-22
- Harlan Cohen: 17 Things You Need to Do Before Going to College - 4/27/22
- NT 101 - Introduction for Incoming Parents- 4/26/22
- New Trier: Straight Talk - The Truth and Consequences of Teen Risk Behaviors - 4/25/22
- NTPA presents: The College Student's Guide to the Law. Recorded - 4/20/22
- NTPA Parent University Roundtable Discussion: Profile of the New Trier Class of 2021 - 1/25/22
- College Financial Planning - 12/6/21
- Harlan Cohen: Happy, Healthy, Almost Stress-Free College Planning - 11/9/21
- Belonging Through a Culture of DigNiTy: Windows and Mirrors - 10/19/21
- NTPA Parent University Roundtable Discussion: An Overview of Mental Health Programming at New Trier - 9/22/21
Parent Programs 2020-21
- CL Lindsay - 5/4/2021
- NT 101: Introduction for Incoming Freshman Parents - 4/28/2021
- Rising 10th Grade Families: Welcome to the Winnetka Campus - 4/26/2021
- Harlan Cohen Presents: 17 Things You Need To Do Before Going to College - 4/21/2021
- Next Steps for Junior Year (Preview of 11th grade Timeline for Current 10th grade Families webinar) - 4/5/2021
- Parents as Allies: Talking with Your Teen About LGBTQ+ Identities - 2/10/2021
- College Financial Planning webinar - 12/2/2020
- Class of 2021 NTPA Virtual Coffee: PHSC Canvas Page Tutorial for the Class of 2021 - 10/7/2020
- Harlan Cohen: College During COVID - 10/7/2020
- Post-High School Counseling College Admissions 101 Panel Discussion - 6/22/2020
Parent Programs 2019-20
- Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under Covid-19 with Dr. Lisa Damour - webinar, Tuesday, May 5
- Comprehensive Mental Health Approach at New Trier - January 16, 2020 PDF | Video
- Straight Talk The Truth and Consequences of Teen Risk Behaviors - November 12, 2019
- Happy, Healthy, Almost Stress-Free College Planning and Success for Parents and Students - October 29, 2019
- Healthy Teens: Promoting Mental Wellness - October 16, 2019
- Class of 2021 - Parent Coffee - October 8, 2019
- Junior Year Timeline September - 24, 2019 (video to come)
- Our Strategic Plan for the Next Decade and Beyond - September 10, 2019

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Program Survey

Welcome to Parent University

Upcoming Events

Book Discussion for Parents: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

New Trier 101: Introduction for Incoming Freshman Parents

Movin’ On Up: Sophomore Year at New Trier

17 Things You Need to Do Before College

Trev Fest

Upcoming FAN Events

Past Programs

Parent Programs 2022-23

Parent Programs 2021-22

Parent Programs 2020-21

Parent Programs 2019-20

Resources

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