Midland Elementary School in Poway is hosting a digital literacy program for parents and caregivers as part of a collaborative effort between the National PTA and AT&T.
The free program titled “PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go!” is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 at the Midland Elementary School multipurpose room, 13910 Midland Road.
The Ready, Tech, Go! program helps families build knowledge and skills to use technology safely and responsibly, organizers said.
Caregivers will learn about screen readiness and how to create a healthy digital home. Practical tools and resources will be discussed.
During the event, parents and caregivers will engage in peer-to-peer conversations about various aspects of screen readiness; become familiar with tools and resources that help determine screen readiness; and gain new ideas to promote a healthy digital home.
Children can attend their own internet safety presentation during the adult presentation. The San Diego Police Foundation will give a SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices presentation to the kids.
Held jointly by the National PTA and AT&T, the presentation is part of AT&T’s initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. The PTA Connected initiative seeks to improve digital access and equity, digital safety and well-being, cybersecurity and digital literacy for all children.
Together they accomplish their goals through tailored programs, dissemination of resources and tools, and with community conversations, organizers said.
Since 2021, AT&T has committed $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030, according to the company.
PTA is a nonprofit that comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools.
To register for the event online, visit sites.google.com/view/midland-pta-parent-night.