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Many parent education opportunities are offered throughout the year, both within the school district and in surrounding communities. For details on some local classes or seminars, go to the Issaquah PTSA Council Parent Ed webpage. Guiding Good ChoicesParents of 4-8th graders ~ Come learn proven strategies for avoiding teen substance abuse and skills for strengthening your family’s connections. Learn more. American TeacherOn Feb 19th 2012, a few volunteers are hosting community screening of the new documentary film “American Teacher” at Sammamish Library. Microsoft – through Partners in Learning initiative – is sponsoring the community screenings of this film all over the country. It is intended to provide local parents, educators, administrators and others with the opportunity to view the film and think what they can do to make the future of the teaching profession better by retaining excellent teachers today, and attracting the next generation of great teachers tomorrow.
AMERICAN TEACHER is the feature-length documentary produced and directed by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth and narrated by Academy Award-winner Matt Damon. This film, based on the New York Times bestselling book Teachers Have It Easy: The Big Sacrifices and Small Salaries of America's Teachers, premiered recently at NBC Education Nation. The hard-hitting, first-person accounts of four teachers - and the challenges they struggle to overcome inside and outside the classroom. This is a story worth telling that has local and national implications.
The Brain-Compatible Parenting SystemStrategies to help "Grow Smart Brains" This is a four part series; parents can come to all sessions or just one. Helping Kids Learn and Thrive: Simplicity Parenting and the Family BrainThursday, March 1 from 7-8:30pm, Cougar Ridge MPR
Join Portland-based pediatrician and parent educator Kathy Masarie, MD, for a discussion of how the brain learns and grows and how to create the "family brain". Find out how parents can take some simple steps to impact our children's brains in a positive way. All parents are welcome to attend this FREE lecture sponsored by our PTSA. Learn more. For questions, contact nvorley@gmail.com.
Race To NowhereRace to Nowhere, the award-winning documentary that examines the high stakes, high pressure environment that has invaded our children's lives is the offering of Community Conversations--a film series featuring documentaries that focus on critical educational topics sponsored by IEA, ISF, ISD and PTSA. The screening will be followed by a post-film panel during which audience members can discuss their reactions with a panel of students, teachers, parents and principals. Read More
Race to Nowhere will be shown on March 1 at the Issaquah High School Performing Arts Center. We recommend you buy your ticket in advance. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door at 5:30. Doors open at 6:00. The movie is from 6:30-8:00 with the panel discussion from 8:00 – 9:00.
Love and Logic SeminarsA common sense approach to raising responsible children. January 23-March 12 (Mondays, excluding 2/20), 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking GroupThe Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group was formed 15 years ago to educate, inform and support parents in our community and to assist them in their most important job---raising healthy, happy and responsible young people. Our world today has drastically changed from the way it was when many of us were growing up. We need to know what challenges face kids in our current culture in order to be prepared and to equip them with the necessary skills, tools and knowledge for navigating the tempestuous seas of adolescence. As we continue in our 16th year, the Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group Presents: A FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS Creating a Whole and Healthy Family This is for parents who are concerned about their kids who may be struggling, or who just want to find out how to assist their children as they begin to traverse the treacherous terrain of adolescence Spend a Couple of Hours with Bill Dean Over the last 15 years Bill has worked with thousands of troubled teens, their parents and family members either one-on-one or in groups. He started and ran a very successful school for troubled boys and has assisted hundreds of families to become whole and healthy through his coaching.Come and learn from Bill about his experience in working with youth and families. Ask him questions, learn about a different approach. If you are a parent of a pre-teen, teen or adult child who is:
Then this is for you. Thursday, Feb. 23 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) and Friday, Feb. 24 (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) Workshops will take place at the Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church ***For more information, contact Cherry O’Neill by phone at 206-550-3809, or by e-mail at dwo-mci@msn.com. For more information about parent education programs, please contact Jana White, PTSA Parent Education Coordinator. |
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