Parent University will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 2, at the H.D. Karns Building, 300 W. 9th&nbsp;St., in Junction City.According to Marketing and Media Specialist Monica Springer, Parent University is a parent engagement program designed to promote successful partnerships among parents, schools and communities.Speakers will include:<ul>
 <li>Kate Stewart, USD 475’s Director of School Improvement, Intervention and Assessment, who will speak about Social Emotional Learning in the school district.</li><li>Chandler Whaley, a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and a Licensed Masters Level Psychologist for Konza Prairie Community Health Center, speaking about how to help kids with pandemic stress.</li><li>Craig Lawless, a Licensed Master’s Level Psychologist at Konza Prairie Community Health Center, speaking with Whaley on how to help kids with pandemic stress.</li><li>The Junction City Police Department will also attend the event and have a discussion with parents on issues affecting students today.</li><li>Parents who attend will hear about summer activities for their kids.</li>
 </ul>Parent University will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the H.D. Karns Building. Breakfast will be provided and there is no cost to attend.Childcare will be provided for school-aged children.

USD 475 will host Parent University on Saturday