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.

  • Nov
    10

    Common Ground Speaker Series: Raising Kids in a World We Didn't Grow Up In

    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.
     
    Raising Kids in a World We Didn't Grow Up In
    Featuring ​Rosalind Wiseman
    Tuesday, November 10th @ 7:00-8:15pm
    Zoom Webinar
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    Join internationally recognized author and educator Rosalind Wiseman for an engaging evening on the "invisible operating systems" — the patterns we all learned long ago — that shaped how we communicate with the young people in our lives. Through humor, real-world stories, and practical strategies drawn from decades of work with students, educators, and families, Raising Kids in a World We Didn’t Grow Up In - How to stay connected, hold boundaries, and become the adults our children need explores how parents can turn today's most common power struggles into moments of trust, connection, and growth. Recognize your own "invisible operating system" — the patterns you learned long ago — and how they shape the way you talk to your kids
    • ​Understand what's actually different about growing up today (hint: it's not just the phones)
    • ​Turn the most common power struggles with your kids into real conversations instead of standoffs
    • ​Learn specific strategies so you can signal to your children that they can come to you for support and guidance without solving the problem for them or taking over
    • ​Know how and when to bring in the other adults in your child's life, so you're a team instead of working at cross purposes
    ​ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
    ​Rosalind Wiseman is a speaker, writer, advisor, and thought leader on leadership, culture, conflict, and young people, best known as the best-selling author of nine books including the New York Times bestsellers Queen Bees and Wannabes—the inspiration for the Mean Girls movie and musical franchise—and Masterminds & Wingmen. Most recently she contributed to David Yeager’s best-selling book 10 to 25: The New Science of Motivating Young peopler, which translates cutting-edge developmental science into practical strategies for adults who work with young people. A global thought leader, she equips communities to use the power of dignity to transform conflict and strengthen connection, and has been featured in major outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, USA Today, and NPR, as well as speaking at venues such as South by Southwest, Microsoft, Google, and the Library of Congress.
  • Nov
    18

    INTL ParentEd: The Science of Reading at INTL

    The Science of Reading at INTL
    Cohn Campus Media Hub  |  PS-2nd Grade
    Join INTL’s English Academic Dean, Hannah Mclaughlin, to explore the Science of Reading and our approach to teaching phonics and early reading at INTL. We’ll look at how children develop the foundational skills needed to become confident readers, including how we use Heggerty to support phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. RSVP Here
    Register
  • Nov
    19

    INTL ParentEd: Peaceful Playgrounds  

    Peaceful Playgrounds  
    INTL's Approach to SEL and Conflict Resolution on the Playground
    Zoom Webinar  |  K-5th Grade
    Join Jon Molayem, Elementary Principal and Maryam Shabani, Dean of Students, to talk about the tools, strategy and approach we use to foster prosocial behaviors and resolve conflict. RSVP Here
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  • Dec
    2

    INTL ParentEd: Applying to College

    Applying to College
    Zoom Webinar  |  6th-10th Grade
    Join our College Counselor, Anjanita Mahadoo, and High School Principal and DP Coordinator, Richard Goulding, as we talk through the process of applying to college here in the United States and overseas. We will take a look at the evolving college landscape and how INTL supports students through this important journey during their time in high school. RSVP Here


    Register
  • Dec
    3

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

    Advisory, SEL, and Conflict Resolution in Our Upper School
    Zoom Webinar | 6th-12th Grade
    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. RSVP Here


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  • Dec
    8

    Common Ground Speaker Series: Overwhelmed and Under-Motivated

    Common Ground Speaker Series: Overwhelmed and Under-Motivated
    How to Shift Your Child and Teen from Feeling Pressure to Finding Purpose
    Tuesday, December 8th @ 7:00pm  |  Zoom Webinar
    ​Many students these days have difficulty keeping up with the fast paced world in which we live, leaving some to feel lost and unmotivated while also feeling the pressure to excel. But motivation isn’t something that can be fixed with the right curriculum or by trying harder. Through recent research and clinical examples, Dr. Ellen Braaten will explore the issue of kids who are unmotivated from different vantage points and will discuss the factors that apply to children’s motivation. Registration Coming Soon
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