Parent Education Opportunities

INTL ParentEd is a parent education program for our community which offers informative talks and webinars focused on INTL’s programs or parenting practices, behaviors, and tips on raising children in today’s modern world.

Silicon Valley International School is a proud member of Common Ground Speaker Series, a parent education consortium in the Bay Area that presents a slate of cutting-edge events designed to inform, engage, and inspire school communities.
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INTL Hosts Common Ground Speaker Series: Civic Engagement

Oct. 29th - 7:00pm | INTL Cohn Campus

INTL is hosting the Common Grounds Speaker Series for this interactive workshop, which will teach us how to better navigate highly-charged topics.
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We are not always equipped for difficult conversations. We may be able to share our views easily with those who agree with us, but how do we express our opinion while leaving room for someone else’s viewpoint? How do we ensure our discussions are rooted in reliable information and that we treat each other with dignity and respect while discussing potentially contentious topics? Engaging in civil discourse means bringing your mind, heart, and conscience to reflective conversations on topics that matter, in ways that allow you to extend your understanding in dialogue with others. It does not mean prioritizing politeness or comfort over getting to the heart of the matter.

Click here to register

Upcoming Events

List of 6 events.

  • Oct
    9

    INTL ParentEd: French Program Talk with Olivier Monteil

    Join French Academic Dean, Olivier Monteil, for an in-person parent education session about our approach and philosophy to teaching math in French, some highlights from Science and Social Studies, and insights into French homework. Topics covered will also include differentiation in the French Program classrooms and there will be dedicated time for Q&A.This will be a great opportunity to connect with other French program parents and learn more about your child’s educational journey. 

    Visit INTL ParentEd on the Resource Board to RSVP.

     
  • Oct
    9

    Common Ground Speaker Series: The Stress Prescription

    Silicon Valley International School is a proud member of the Common Ground Speaker Series, that offers informational seminars and talks for parents, faculty, and staff. Registration is free for member schools.

    The Stress Prescription – Living and Parenting with More Joy and Ease
    Featuring ​Dr. Elissa Epel
    ​​​​​​​​​​​Wednesday, October 9th; 7:00-8:15pm

    In-Person Event:
    Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
    150 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton

    Would you like to better understand the science of stress and how to become more resilient in the face of what often feels like unrelenting challenges, whether as a parent, student, or just as a human? Then don't miss this very special live talk on Oct 9th with renowned UCSF professor and clinician Dr. Elissa Epel, the author of The Stress Prescription, and co-author of The Telomere Effect. Come learn about psychological, social, and behavioral processes related to chronic psychological stress and health and how interventions that combine behavioral, psychological, and mindfulness training can help.

    Click here to register
  • Oct
    21

    INTL ParentEd: Chinese Program Talk with Ya-Ching Chang

    Join Chinese Academic Dean, Ya-Ching Chang, for an in-person parent education session focused on our approach and philosophy to teaching math in Chinese, some highlights from Science and Social Studies, and insights into Chinese homework. Topics covered will also include differentiation in the Chinese Program classrooms and there will be dedicated time for Q&A.  This will be a great opportunity to connect with other Chinese program parents and learn more about your child’s educational journey.

    Visit INTL ParentEd on the Resource Board to RSVP.
  • Oct
    22

    INTL ParentEd: German Program Talk with Claudia Gruber

    Join German Academic Dean, Claudia Gruber, for a in-person parent education session discussing our approach and philosophy to teaching math in German, some highlights from Science and Social Studies, and insights into German homework. Topics covered will also include differentiation in the German Program classrooms and there will be dedicated time for Q&A.  This will be a great opportunity to connect with other German Program parents and learn more about your child’s educational journey.

    Visit INTL ParentEd on the Resource Board to RSVP.
  • Oct
    23

    INTL ParentEd: (Webinar) English Program Talk with Hannah Mclaughlin

    Join English Academic Dean, Hannah Mclaughlin, for a parent education webinar to learn about our approach and philosophy to teaching math in English, some highlights from Science and Social Studies, and insights into English homework. Topics covered will also include differentiation in the English Program classrooms and there will be dedicated time for Q&A. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about your child’s educational journey. 

    Visit INTL ParentEd on the Resource Board to RSVP.
  • Oct
    29

    Common Ground Speaker Series at INTL: Civic Engagement

    Silicon Valley International School is a proud member of the Common Ground Speaker Series, that offers informational seminars and talks for parents, faculty, and staff. Registration is free for member schools.

    Civic Engagement: How to Talk About Controversial Issues in Polarized Times – An Interactive Workshop
    Featuring ​Brian Fong
    Tuesday, October 29th @ 7:00-8:15pm
     
    In-Person Event:
    Silicon Valley International School 
    Cohn Campus, 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto

    An interactive workshop with Brian Fong, Program Director for Facing History & Ourselves, who will teach us the skills we need to navigate highly-charged topics.
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    We are not always equipped for difficult conversations. We may be able to share our views easily with those who agree with us, but how do we express our opinion while leaving room for someone else’s viewpoint? How do we ensure our discussions are rooted in reliable information and that we treat each other with dignity and respect while discussing potentially contentious topics? Engaging in civil discourse means bringing your mind, heart, and conscience to reflective conversations on topics that matter, in ways that allow you to extend your understanding in dialogue with others. It does not mean prioritizing politeness or comfort over getting to the heart of the matter.

    Click here to register
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Past Events

List of 2 news stories.

  • INTL ParentEd: The Science of Reading at INTL with Hannah Mclaughlin

    English Academic Dean, Hannah Mclaughlin, presented a parent education session providing information regarding our approach and philosophy to teaching phonics and reading. 

    Watch a recording of the talk on the INTLNet Resource Board.
  • Common Ground Speaker Series: Learning Mindsets

    Learning Mindsets - 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People
    Featuring ​Dr. David Yeager with Dr. Carol Dweck
    Thursday, September 19th @ 7:00-8:15pm

    Everyone - parents, teachers, coaches, bosses - struggling to help youth reach their full potential need to hear (and heed!) Dr. Yeager's evidence-based, practical advice. Yeager's groundbreaking approach to inspiring the next generation challenges us to shift our mindset vis a vis the formative years of 10-25 from fear to understanding. His research will transform the way you think about connecting with the next generation, while making your own life easier!
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