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: Understanding Assessments in the MYP

    Understanding Assessments in the MYP 
    Willows Campus - Room A111
    Join INTL’s Middle School Principal and MYP Coordinator, Véronique Merckling, to learn about our approach to assessment. You will learn why we assess, when assessments happen in the learning process, what criteria and rubrics mean, and how feedback supports growth. We will also share how a growth mindset shapes our philosophy. RSVP Here
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  • Nov
    2

    INTL ParentEd: The Gift of Failure (High School Families)

    The Gift of Failure: High School Edition
    Zoom Webinar | 9th-12th Grade
    As teenagers move toward adulthood, knowing when to help—and when to let them navigate challenges themselves—becomes increasingly important. Designed specifically for High School families, this session will explore how stepping back and allowing teenagers to experience mistakes, setbacks, and meaningful responsibility helps develop motivation, competence, self-efficacy, and independence—the skills they need for success beyond high school. RSVP Here
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    Following the success of our parent education work with Sheri Glucoft Wong last year, we are pleased to continue our commitment to meaningful partnership with families by welcoming Jessica Lahey to INTL this year.

    Jessica is a veteran teacher, education journalist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is also the author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Her work draws on research and decades of experience with children, families, and educators to explore motivation, independence, resilience, and the vital role that mistakes and setbacks play in learning.

    Jessica will join us for a series of developmentally focused parent sessions exploring how we can help children become more motivated, resilient, independent, and capable by learning when to step in—and when to step back. Please note her work is geared towards parents with students in 3rd Grade and up.

    We will also reserve time for parent Q&A.

    At least one parent/guardian per household is encouraged to attend.

    Online Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9574275696
  • Nov
    3

    INTL ParentEd: The Gift of Failure (Middle School Families)

    The Gift of Failure: Middle School Edition
    Zoom Webinar | 6th-8th Grade
    Middle school brings growing independence—and new questions about when parents should step in and when they should let go. This session will explore how allowing adolescents to navigate mistakes, setbacks, and challenges helps build motivation, competence, and self-efficacy. Parents will leave with practical tools for supporting their children without taking over and helping them become increasingly independent learners. RSVP Here
    Register
    Following the success of our parent education work with Sheri Glucoft Wong last year, we are pleased to continue our commitment to meaningful partnership with families by welcoming Jessica Lahey to INTL this year.

    Jessica is a veteran teacher, education journalist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is also the author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Her work draws on research and decades of experience with children, families, and educators to explore motivation, independence, resilience, and the vital role that mistakes and setbacks play in learning.

    Jessica will join us for a series of developmentally focused parent sessions exploring how we can help children become more motivated, resilient, independent, and capable by learning when to step in—and when to step back. Please note her work is geared towards parents with students in 3rd Grade and up.

    We will also reserve time for parent Q&A.

    At least one parent/guardian per household is encouraged to attend.

    Online Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9574275696
  • Nov
    4

    INTL ParentEd: Conflict Resolution (PS-K)

    Conflict Resolution: PS-K 
    Willows Campus Library | PS-Kindergarten
    Join Dr. Xiomara Cruz, Early Years Principal, and Jon Molayem, Elementary Principal, for a repeat of last year's session on helping young children navigate conflict and challenges. We’ll share practical strategies for building resilience, connection, and problem-solving skills while highlighting our school’s approach to early learning. RSVP Here
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  • Nov
    5

    INTL ParentEd: The Gift of Failure (Upper Elementary Families)

    The Gift of Failure: Upper Elementary School Edition
    Zoom Webinar | 3rd-5th Grade
    As children grow, learning when to step in—and when to step back—is an important part of helping them become confident and capable learners. This session will share practical strategies for allowing children to make mistakes, solve problems, and take greater ownership of their learning. Together, we’ll explore how these everyday opportunities build motivation, resilience, competence, and self-efficacy. RSVP Here
    Register
    Following the success of our parent education work with Sheri Glucoft Wong last year, we are pleased to continue our commitment to meaningful partnership with families by welcoming Jessica Lahey to INTL this year.

    Jessica is a veteran teacher, education journalist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is also the author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Her work draws on research and decades of experience with children, families, and educators to explore motivation, independence, resilience, and the vital role that mistakes and setbacks play in learning.

    Jessica will join us for a series of developmentally focused parent sessions exploring how we can help children become more motivated, resilient, independent, and capable by learning when to step in—and when to step back. Please note her work is geared towards parents with students in 3rd Grade and up.

    We will also reserve time for parent Q&A.

    At least one parent/guardian per household is encouraged to attend.

    Online Zoom Webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9574275696
  • Nov
    5

    INTL ParentEd: Co-Creating Family Standards for Positive Tech Use

    Co-Creating Family Standards for Positive Tech Use
    Willows Campus-Room TBA | 6th Grade +
    Join us for an in-person presentation on creating a positive and healthy approach to technology use at home.

    This meeting is mandatory for all 6th Grade parents as we prepare for student laptops coming home in January. All parents across all grade levels are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend! RSVP Here
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    Preparation:
    Parents are strongly encouraged to complete the 45-minute online course beforehand, as we will be using the material covered during our discussion:

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