Information for Parents & Families

The BDEA Family Council meets on an ongoing basis. This group provides a chance for parents, guardians and family members to learn more about Boston Day and Evening Academy, meet staff and teachers, relax and connect, and give input to programming and decision-making. BDEA works closely with the Family Council to manage and strengthen Title I funded-programming.

Meeting & Event Dates for the 2025-26 School Year

  • Friday, October 10 2025 – by Zoom, 6-7pm

  • Friday, November 28 2025 – by Zoom, 6-7pm – This is a Title I Meeting

  • Friday, January 30 2026 – by Zoom, 6-7pm

  • Saturday, February 28 2026  – Skating at Chez Vous (in Person, 10am-12pm), 11 Rhoades St, Dorchester Center, MA

  • Saturday, March 28 – BDEA Bowl Boston (in Person, 12pm-2pm), 820 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA

  • Wednesday, April 29th – Coffee Social: Meet our School Counseling Team (in Person, 9-10:30am), @ BDEA 20 Kearsarge Avenue in Roxbury

  • Monday, May 11th – Coffee Social: “Moms and Muffins” (in Person, 9-10:30am), @ BDEA 20 Kearsarge Avenue in Roxbury

  • Monday, June 22nd – Coffee Social: “Dads and Donuts” (in Person, 9-10:30am), @ BDEA 20 Kearsarge Avenue in Roxbury

Please contact Family Liaison Richelle Villalona to learn more about how BDEA supports our families.

News and Announcements

Register for Parent Square!

Our Family Liaison keeps in touch through Parent Square, a new communication platform for BPS families. Register here to stay in touch and remain informed!

Family Support

Are you seeking support and resources for your family? Please contact Family Liaison Richelle Villalona to learn more about these proud BDEA partners:

Higher Ground Boston – Job training, job search, shelter, housing applications

JRI – Youth Harbors – Shelter for independent youth

Healthy Baby Healthy Start – Support for parents and families with children under age 5

Family Aid – Solutions to family homelessness

Student & Family Handbook

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