Family Workshops
Looking for ways to support your child’s educational journey? The Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute provides year-round workshops to help you connect, learn, and grow with our school community. Browse our workshop catalog and reserve your spot below. To dive deeper, be sure to check out our Family Academy — a special series focused on empowering parents, answering your questions, and helping you confidently navigate the District.
Family Workshop Schedules
Family Academy
We are excited to invite you to the 2026–27 Family Academy, a powerful series designed to equip families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support student success at every grade level. Come learn how to play an active role in your student’s education!
Please click the links below to register the sessions.
Welcome to Rialto USD
How does District leadership work to support students, staff, and families? Join Superintendent Dr. Alejandro Álvarez and his Executive Cabinet for an informative session that provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of leaders in the District. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how each division contributes to the District's mission, supports school sites and departments, and collaborates to ensure student success, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness.
DATE: Monday, October 5, 2026
SESSION: 10AM-12PM or 5PM-7PM
LOCATION: Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute (324 N. Palm Ave., Room D1, Rialto, CA 92376)
Keeping Our Families Safe: A Guide for Families
The safety of every student and staff member is a top priority in the Rialto Unified School District. This workshop provides families with an overview of the District's Safety Department and the measures in place to maintain safe and secure school campuses. Families will gain a better understanding of school safety protocols, what students and staff practice throughout the year, and how these procedures help protect them during emergencies.
DATE: Thursday, October 8, 2026
SESSION: 10AM-12PM or 5PM-7PM
LOCATION: Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute (324 N. Palm Ave., Room D1, Rialto, CA 92376)
Stay Connected: ParentSquare Communication Guide
How to enhance clear communication between homes and schools is essential to student success. This workshop introduces families to the Rialto Unified School District's primary communication platform, ParentSquare, and demonstrates how its easy-to-use tools keep families informed, connected, and engaged. This short training will help support your relations with schools and families.
DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2026
SESSION: 10AM-12PM or 5PM-7PM
LOCATION: Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute (324 N. Palm Ave., Room D1, Rialto, CA 92376)
Rialto USD Math: Instructional Approach, Supports, and Resources
How to enhance clear communication between homes and schools is essential to student success. This workshop introduces families to the Rialto Unified School District's primary communication platform, ParentSquare, and demonstrates how its easy-to-use tools keep families informed, connected, and engaged. This short training will help support your relations with schools and families.
DATE: Thursday, October 22, 2026
SESSION: 10AM-12PM or 5PM-7PM
LOCATION: Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute (324 N. Palm Ave., Room D1, Rialto, CA 92376)
Future Ready
Prepare your child for success beyond high school by learning about Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities available through Rialto Unified School District. This workshop introduces families to the district's career pathways and explains how CTE prepares students for college, careers, and lifelong success through hands-on learning and real-world experiences.
DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2026
SESSION: 10AM-12PM or 5PM-7PM
LOCATION: Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute (324 N. Palm Ave., Room D1, Rialto, CA 92376)
Level Up! Your Child’s ELA Learning Journey
Ever wonder what your child is learning in English Language Arts (ELA), and how those skills grow from one grade to the next? Join us for a fun, interactive look at the California ELA standards! Parents will explore what students are expected to know and do at each grade level, see how skills build over time, and participate in hands-on activities that bring the standards to life.
DATE: Monday, November 2, 2026
SESSION: 10AM-12PM or 5PM-7PM
LOCATION: Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute (324 N. Palm Ave., Room D1, Rialto, CA 92376)
Student Services Resources
This workshop is designed to help families better understand the programs, supports, and services available to promote student success. Participants will learn about the role of Student Services and how the department partners with schools, families, and Special Services to ensure every student has equitable access to a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
DATE: Monday, November 5, 2026
SESSION: 10AM-12PM or 5PM-7PM
LOCATION: Curtis T. Winton Parent Institute (324 N. Palm Ave., Room D1, Rialto, CA 92376)