Family Academy
NAZ Family Academy offers a variety of free parenting courses for caregivers living in North Minneapolis. These courses provide parents the skills and tools to support the academic success of their kids.
Family Academy is a series of parent education classes designed to empower families. The classes are focused on providing caregivers with the skills and tools to strengthen the stability of their family and support the academic success of their child at every stage of development. Classes begin with College Bound Babies and continue through teen years.
Our parent educators are highly trained and experienced and have strong ties to North Minneapolis. They can relate to our families, and in turn, our families trust them. The curriculum combines data-driven best practices with real life experiences of NAZ families, so the strategies are presented in ways that are relevant to them. The skills they develop in class are reinforced through one-on-one interaction with their NAZ Family Achievement Coach.
Parents are the first and primary teachers of their children. NAZ Family Academy classes help parents improve the stability of their households and better support the academic success of their kids. These classes are free to families living in the Northside or whose scholars attend a NAZ anchor partner. Upon completion, each participant will be given a monetary stipend.
College Bound Babies–Parents & Caregivers of Scholars Ages 0-3
Join us and explore the architecture of our babies’ brains. Learn ways that parents and caregivers can be a part of building and strengthening a child’s mind.
College Bound Scholars–Families of Scholars Grades 1-5
Learn new strategies that will help you communicate effectively with your scholars. Cultivate a college-going mindset focused on achievement within yourself and your scholar.
Ready to Succeed–Parents & Caregivers with Scholars Entering Kindergarten
The transition into kindergarten can be full of unknowns. This class offers knowledge and strategies to address those anxieties. We’ll also discuss developmentally appropriate practices to best prepare and support you and your scholar as they start their educational journey.
College-Bound Scholars for Teens–Grades 9-12
The relationships we have with our teenagers is so important and worth investing in. When you join the College Bound Scholars for Teens class, you’ll get an inside view of what your teen may be experiencing in their life and ways to connect with them on a deeper level, with topics like, communication, mental health, college readiness and more.
Foundations–Parents & Caregivers
Get ready to discover how to live empowered! In this class, you will learn new ways to control your state of mind and how to use your power to regulate emotions during tough times.
Foundations for Youth–Grades 6-8
Do you ever ask yourself questions like “Who am I? How can I find the right group of friends? Where am I going next in my journey?” If so, join your peers in Youth Foundations class where we can talk about it together!
Proud Papas–Men
Hey proud dads! Remember the first time you held your baby? You may have felt happiness, fear, uncertainty or pride. Join us to discuss the importance of being present in our children’s lives, and celebrate the beautiful responsibility of being a father.