From a City Schools of Decatur press release…

The City Schools of Decatur library media and instructional technology specialists invite all parents and community members to attend a program entitled “Internet Safety and Social Networking in the Digital Age” at the Decatur High School Theatre on Tuesday, April 26th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Hoke Wilcox, Ed.S., an Instructional Technology Specialist from the Educational Technology Center at Kennesaw University, will be our presenter for the evening. Hoke is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker. Please don’t miss this opportunity.

Every parent who attends will receive a book provided by the federal government called NetCetera: Chatting with Kids about Being Online. The book gives adults practical tips to help kids navigate the online world.

We hope you will join us! Please note that this event is for adults only. For questions or comments, please email Heather Borowski, Instructional Technology Coordinator for City Schools of Decatur, hborowski@csdecatur.net.

Heather writes in with details about an April 1st “Internet Safety Event” at Decatur High School…

Decatur High School Theater, Thursday, April 1st, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,  Free childcare- registration info below!

The City Schools of Decatur, in partnership with the Decatur Children and Youth Services, invite all parents and community members to attend a program entitled “Internet Safety and Social Networking in the Digital Age” at Decatur High School on Thursday, April 1st, at 6:30 pm. Hoke Wilcox, Ed.S., an Instructional Technology Specialist from the Educational Technology Center at Kennesaw University, will be our presenter for the evening.

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