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.

Upcoming Events

List of 6 events.

  • Oct
    29

    INTL ParentEd: 1st Grade Family Talk

    Supporting Social-Emotional and Academic Growth
    Join Principal Liz Evans and INTL’s Pedagogical Leadership Team for a parent education session designed for 1st Grade families.

    This session will provide reassurance and guidance as your child navigates the exciting transition through 1st Grade. We will share our approach to supporting both the social-emotional and academic development of students, highlight what you can expect throughout the year, and offer practical tips for how you can best support your child at home.

    There will also be time for Q&A, giving you the chance to connect with other parents and deepen your understanding of your child’s learning journey at INTL.
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  • Nov
    6

    Common Ground Speaker Series: Healing the Modern Brain

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

    Healing the Modern Brain
    Protecting Mental Health and Mental Fitness
    ​​​​Featuring ​Drew Ramsey, M.D
    Location: Zoom Webinar

    Drawing from the core insights of his book Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind, Dr. Drew Ramsey will discuss direct, actionable tools and strategies to enhance and reclaim your mental health, bolster your mental fitness, and thrive in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
     
    Weaving together the latest breakthroughs in scientific research with anecdotes from extensive clinical practice, Dr. Ramsey will demonstrate paths to optimize mental health and care for our extraordinary, modern brains.
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    About our speaker

    Drew Ramsey, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, author, and farmer. His work focuses on evidence-based Integrative Psychiatry and Nutritional Psychiatry. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and founder of the Brain Food Clinic, a digital mental health practice, and Spruce Mental Health in Jackson, Wyoming. Using the latest research along with decades of clinical experience, he hopes to help people improve their mental health and build resilient mental fitness.
  • Nov
    7

    INTL ParentEd: Peaceful Playgrounds

    INTL’s Approach to SEL and Conflict Resolution on the Playground (Webinar)
    Join Jon Molayem, Elementary Assistant Principal; Maryam Shabani, Dean of Students; and Kian Ayat, Academic Enrichment Coordinator,  to talk about the tools, strategy and approach we use to foster prosocial behaviors and resolve conflict.
  • Nov
    12

    INTL ParentEd: Advisory, SEL, and Conflict Resolution in Our Upper School

    Join us for an engaging session on how our Upper School nurtures students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. We will explore the Advisory Program, our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) framework, and our restorative approach to discipline and conflict resolution.

    Parents will also learn how we guide students through productive struggle to build resilience and how the Let Grow Program fosters independence and responsibility. The session will offer practical strategies for reinforcing these skills at home and helping students thrive in and beyond the classroom.
  • Nov
    19

    INTL ParentEd: Tech, Design, and CS @ INTL

    Join INTL’s Educational Technology Director, Elisabeth Lepert, for a morning session to learn more about our approach and philosophy in teaching design, computer science and technology.
  • Nov
    19

    INTL ParentEd: English Program Talk

    Join INTL’s English Academic Dean, Hannah McLaughlin, for a morning parent education webinar.
     
    In this session, you will learn about our approach and philosophy to teaching math in English, along with highlights from science and social studies. We will share how assessment is used to guide student learning and discuss ways parents and teachers can partner together to support success. There will also be dedicated time for Q&A.
     
    This will be a great opportunity to connect with other parents and gain deeper insight into your child’s educational journey.
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