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.

  • Jan
    21

    INTL ParentEd: Supporting Early Childhood Development for PS/PK/K

    Parent Education Session with Sheri Glucoft Wong, LCSW, for PS/PK/K

    Raising young children in today’s world can feel both joyful and overwhelming—and none of us are meant to do it alone. As part of our commitment to partnering with families, we warmly invite you to a follow-up parent education session with Sheri Glucoft Wong, focused on supporting our youngest learners. Sheri will guide us through practical tools for navigating big feelings, setting loving limits, and creating calm, connected routines at home.

    This session is designed just for PS, PK, and Kindergarten families, with age-specific insights that reflect the developmental stage of early childhood. Your presence helps us build a shared “village” around your children—one where school and home speak the same supportive language. RSVP HERE
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    At least one parent/guardian per household is expected to attend.

    We will also reserve time for parent Q&A so families can bring questions specific to their child’s stage and experiences.

    Please plan for at least one parent or guardian per household to join us for this important conversation.

    Date & Time:
    Wednesday, January 21st @ 12:00-1:30pm

    Location: 
    Zoom Webinar (link will be sent upon registration)
  • Jan
    22

    INTL ParentEd: Parenting Adolescents: Connection, Boundaries, and Resilience for Upper School Parents

    Parent Education Session with Sheri Glucoft Wong, LCSW, for Upper School Parents

    As children move into adolescence, their worlds expand—and so do the pressures, emotions, and challenges they face. We invite you to a dedicated online session with Sheri Glucoft Wong to explore how parents can stay steady, connected, and influential during the middle and high school years.
     
    Sheri will offer strategies for supporting independence while maintaining boundaries, responding to heightened emotions, strengthening communication, and fostering resilience in a generation navigating unprecedented academic, social, and digital stressors. RSVP HERE
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    At least one parent/guardian per household is expected to attend.

    This session is crafted specifically for Upper School families and reflects the real developmental needs of teens. We will also include time for a parent Q&A, offering space to explore your most pressing questions about raising adolescents today.

    Please plan for at least one parent or guardian per household to attend as part of our shared commitment to partnering during this critical period.

    Date & Time:
    Thursday, January 22nd @ 12:00-1:30pm

    Location: 
    Zoom Webinar (link will be sent upon registration)
  • Jan
    27

    INTL ParentEd: Understanding Health Education at INTL

    Supporting 4th-8th Grade Students Through Puberty

    Helen Chen, a Bay Area health educator, will lead a parent education session designed for parents of students in 4th-8th Grade. This session will provide an overview of how health education develops across grade levels at INTL, with a particular focus on the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with puberty.

    Parents will gain insight into what students learn at different stages, along with practical strategies for fostering open, supportive conversations at home. The goal of this session is to help families reinforce school learning, build trust with their children, and feel confident guiding them through this important period of growth and development. RSVP HERE

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    Upper School Teacher Rebecca Schall will be onsite to support this event. For any questions please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca.

    Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

    Please note:
    All 4th & 5th Grade will also be invited to a grade-specific “parent preview” session in February, All Middle School parents will have a division–specific session in May.

    Date & Time:
    Tuesday, January 27th @ 4:30pm

    Location: 
    Media Hub, Cohn Campus, 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto, CA 

    Parking: 
    Please park in the lot at the Baylands Athletic Center on Geng Road
  • Jan
    28

    INTL ParentEd: Supporting Social and Emotional Development in the Early Elementary Years

    Parent Education Session with Sheri Glucoft Wong, LCSW, for 1st & 2nd Grade Parents

    The early elementary years are a time of tremendous growth—emotionally, socially, and academically. We invite 1st and 2nd Grade parents to a focused parent education session with Sheri Glucoft Wong, where she will share tools for supporting children as they build independence, navigate frustration, develop friendships, and learn to manage their increasingly complex emotions.
     
    Sheri’s warm, practical approach aligns deeply with our school’s values and our commitment to being your parenting “village.” This session will help you strengthen the home–school partnership that allows children to thrive both in the classroom and beyond. RSVP HERE
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    We will also set aside time for a parent Q&A so you can bring forward questions relevant to your child’s emerging developmental stage.

    Please plan for at least one parent or guardian per household to attend as part of our shared commitment to partnering during this critical period.

    Date & Time:
    Wednesday, January 28th @ 12:00-1:30pm

    Location: 
    Zoom Webinar (link will be sent upon registration)
  • Jan
    29

    INTL ParentEd: Supporting Development, Responsibility, and Emotional Growth in Upper Elementary

    Parent Education Session with Sheri Glucoft Wong, LCSW
    For 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Parents

    As children move through the upper elementary years, they encounter new layers of social dynamics, expectations, and emotional complexity. We invite 3rd-5th Grade families to join us for an online parent session with Sheri Glucoft Wong focused on helping parents stay grounded, connected, and supportive while fostering responsibility, resilience, and healthy communication.

    Sheri will offer insight into the developmental needs of this age group—from managing stronger emotions to navigating peer relationships to stretching into greater independence. These tools are essential for parenting in today’s fast-changing world, and we hope you will join us in building the strong, shared “village” that helps our students flourish. RSVP HERE
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    This session will also include time for parent Q&A, allowing space for your questions about supporting children in the upper elementary years.

    Please plan for at least one parent or guardian per household to attend as part of our shared commitment to partnering during this critical period.

    Date & Time:
    Thursday, January 29th @ 12:00-1:30pm

    Location: 
    Zoom Webinar (link will be sent upon registration)
  • Feb
    3

    INTL ParentEd: The IB Diploma: The Highest Standard in University Prep

    Come learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP). The IB DP is a globally recognized, comprehensive pre-university curriculum highly valued by highly selective universities for producing well-rounded, prepared students. It moves beyond standard course work by integrating critical core elements like the Theory of Knowledge (TOK), which develops critical thinking, the Extended Essay (EE), a college-level research paper, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), fostering personal growth and community engagement, as well as subjects in six disciplines. The DP's rigorous, interdisciplinary approach ensures graduates possess the academic rigor, research skills, and global mindset necessary not only for university acceptance but for sustained collegiate and lifelong success. RSVP HERE
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    Date & Time:
    Tuesday, February 3rd @ 12:00-1:00pm

    Location: 
    Zoom webinar - https://svintl.zoom.us/j/84315563897?jst=2
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