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Keller ISD, Birdville ISD and 24:7 staff and counselors are hosting a Transition Seminar to help alleviate some of the stress experienced by parents of students transitioning into junior high and/or high school.

"Evidence tells us that the first year of middle school and the first year of high school are often the most difficult transitions for students to make," said Director of Counseling Scott Kessel. "We see this difficult transition reflected attendance records, discipline referrals, grades, achievement test scores, dropout rates, etc. I believe this seminar will provide parents with tools needed to prepare for the transition that lies ahead."

Seminar topics include academic planning, suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, bullying, technology and media, and much more. The sessions will be conducted by trained counselors from each of the represented districts. Three main sessions will also be provided that give an overview of the adolescent world.

"I'm very excited about collaborating with a neighboring school district and the faith-based community to help our local families," said Kessel. "We believe it does take a village to raise a child. So, we are bringing the village together to do just that."

The seminar will be held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, at the 24:7 conference center at the Richland Hills church of Christ. The seminar is free and includes lunch and childcare.

If you plan on attending the Transition Seminar, call 817-744-1051