Dulin was inspired after he participated in the Million Man March, and envisioned a day created to encourage parents to begin practicing the goals of NAAPID, which include:
- Promote African American parent involvement in their child's education.
- Promote and provide strategies for African American parents and students to take full advantage of the educational process at all levels of the educational system (preschool through post secondary).
- Identify and develop partnership efforts between all sectors of the community (business, school, home, etc.).
- Create a national network on the state and local levels to achieve the mission and goals of NAAPID.
- Offer educational workshops, seminars and institutes relating to parental involvement and eliminating the achievement gap.
- Establish an annual National African American Parent Involvement Day celebration on the second Monday in February.
Historically, families were invited into the building and attended classes with their students during NAAPID, but this year's event will be fully virtual due to pandemic restrictions.
Tappan will observe this day by offering families four powerful sessions that focus on ways to continue to support their students during the pandemic.
The main event will be keynote speaker, Patrice Lee, who is a mom, author {Leep4Joy Books}, speaker, publisher, entrepreneur, webinar host, and workshop facilitator, with a joy for life. Lee overcame many years in a hostile work environment, and simultaneously, while raising a young family, served as caregiver and guardian for ailing loved ones, and pursued a postgraduate degree. It was through love and forgiveness, that she was able to change the course of her work life. Her love of people and passion for life is what motivates her to write, and gives her an opportunity to help others overcome their obstacles too. Patrice Lee shares a positive message in each book to help parents, children, and teens "live on the happy side of life."
See a list of Ms. Lee’s books here. Instructions on ordering books can be found here.
Mr. Kyle Kipp, Tappan's Library Media Specialist will review some online tools and resources that families can benefit from as we endure the pandemic.
Online Technology Resources discussed will include:
- NAAPID, a day for family bonding - background information on the NAAPID program and its roots
- Why is February Black History Month? - a great article by NPR that explains the significance
- More information on Black History Month - from blackhistorymonth.gov
- Free Learning Resources for Black History Month (and Beyond) - from Common Sense Media
- Ann Arbor African American Historical Sites - fascinating local history
- Washtenaw County African American Genealogical Studies Resources - research your family history
- HealthCorps.org - resources for families and their children to live healthier lives
- Common Sense Media - trusted source for parental guidance on their child's entertainment and technology
- Teaching Your Children About Internet Safety - from the GCFLearnFree.org program
- Five Free Ways to Protect Your Children Online - the best and quickest way to help protect your child from the pitfalls of online dangers
- Internet Safety for Children Resources - an extensive list of tools for keeping your children safe online
- AAPS Student and Family Help Desk - contact our IT department for technology and/or device problems
- Quarantine Learning Support - LIVE academic support is available for students that are quarantined or have an extended absence!
- Sora Online Book Library - AAPS's ebook and audiobook library, free and easy access for any device
- Ann Arbor District Library Resources - so many wonderful free programs and resources all year long
- March Is Reading Month at Tappan - fun activities to help promote a love of reading
- Tappan Book Drive - donate your previously enjoyed books and we donate them to local community centers
- Tappan's new Little Free Library - a community book exchange
- Summer Reading Programs and Resources to Help Prevent the "Summer Slide"
- MeL.org - The Michigan Electronic Library
- Read Harder Challenge - activities to expand your reading horizons and stretch your "comfort zone"
- Multicultural Books Collections by Lee and Low
- Tutoring Resources - get help with your schoolwork online and locally
As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Kipp at: [email protected]