Seattle Public Schools is inviting the public to Family Symposium: Families as Partners Supporting Student Success on Saturday, Oct. 15.

The symposium, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., includes a resource fair with community booths and activities for children ages 4 and up. Families will learn how to support their children in the areas of early learning, math, reading and writing, college and career readiness, special education, essay writing for college entrance, graduation requirements and four-year planning, and financial planning. A light continental breakfast and lunch will also be provided.

In addition, SPS enrollment specialists will be available to help parents complete early enrollment paperwork for the 2012-13 school year, and interpreters will be provided.

For those needing transportation, school buses will pick up families about 9 a.m. from the following locations: West Seattle Elementary, Bailey Gatzert Elementary, New Holly/Rainier Vista, Hawthorne and Concord. Drop-off will occur immediately following the event.

The symposium is being held at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave.

For more information, call Bernardo Ruiz at (206) 252-0693.