Question 1

What is a poll question and how do I answer one in the seminar?

Accepted Answer

Polls appear at random times during the seminar in the middle of your screen. They will be announced. You select an answer on the screen and submit. The questions will be read out loud for interpretation and anyone having technical issues.  Failure to answer will result in having to retake the class

Question 2

What if I need an Interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Interpreters are available with 10 business-days’ advance notice.  Request an interpreter by putting the language you need in the interpreter box at the bottom of the registration form and sending an email to: parentseminar@kingcounty.gov

Question 3

What if I need a fee waiver?

Accepted Answer

Please email the class coordinators at ParentSeminar@kingcounty.gov before registering.
Fees are waived per person if your after-tax income is less than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or you receive TANF, Food Stamps, SSI or VA benefits.
You MUST provide current proof of your benefits.

Question 4

Are both parties able to attend the Parent Seminar together?

Accepted Answer

The class is via Zoom with mics and cameras turned off for privacy, so parties in the same case may register for the same Parent Seminar session. Each must register separately to receive a certificate of completion.

Question 5

What's the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

You can receive a refund until 1 day prior to the class.

Question 6

How long is the Parent Seminar?

Accepted Answer

The Parent Seminar is 3.25 hours, approximately.  There is a live Q&A session at the end of the class that is not required.  You may leave when the Q&A session begins.

Question 7

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Effective 1/1/2025 the seminar fee will increase to $80 plus Eventbrite fees.  There will be no late registration fee.

Question 8

What if I just have a flip phone?  Can I still attend?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may listen to the audio on your flip phone.  You will have to write the poll questions down as you hear them, along with your answers, and email them to parenteminar@kingcounty.gov after the seminar to receive a certificate.

Question 9

Any Additional Questions?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the Class Coordinator at parentseminar@kingcounty.gov

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Parent Seminar "What About the Children?" Zoom Event