Parent Workshops are held throughout the school year. The workshops provide guidance, advice, and factual information about timely topics and curriculum related to our students. Please join us! We love to see our district parents and community in attendance.

Visit the Upcoming Events page for workshop notices or other events happening in the community. Materials from prior workshops are posted below.

Questions? Ideas for future workshops? We would love to hear from you! Please contact EducationalServices@saratogausd.org

"ANGST: Movie Screening with Expert Panel Discussion
May 21, 2019

• ANGST is a documentary firm designed to raise awareness around anxiety, https://angstmovie.com/
• 49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child  English  Mandarin
• Calming Strategies to Use with Children  English
• 10 Steps for Parents and Kids to Tame the Worry Monster  English
• When Kids Refuse to Go to School  English
• Separation Anxiety Tips  English
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Family Games  English 

"Internet Safety & SUSD EdTech Update"
by Angela Alvarado, Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
by Blance Herrera, SUSD Director of Instructional Technology
May 14, 2019

• Internet Safety (large file) English  Mandarin 
• SUSD EdTech Update for Parents  English  Mandarin
  
  

"Mindful Parenting"
by Jill Kaminski, April 18, 2019

• Presentations Slides: English  
  
• 9 Mindful Parenting Tips for When You're About to Lose Your Cool  English  Mandarin
• Mindful Parenting May Keep Kids Out of Trouble  English  Mandarin
• To Raise Resilient Kids, Be A Resilient Parent  English
• Three Risks of Too Much Screen Time for Kids  English  Mandarin
  
  

"Behavior Basics: Understanding the ABC's of Behavior"
by Erin Granger, SUSD Behavior/Inclusion Specialist, March 26, 2019

• Presentation Slides: English  Mandarin
   

"The Well-Balanced Student"
by Challenge Success, February 12, 2019

• Tips to Help your Child Thrive  English,  Mandarin
• Playtime, Downtime, Family Time for Elementary-Aged Kids
• Playtime, Downtime, Family Time for Teens
• White Paper on College Admissions English, Mandarin
• More resources at www.challengesuccess.org
  
  

"Bridging the Gap: Communicating with Your Kids about Sexuality"
by Ivy Chen, January 10, 2019

• Video of this presentation is available at www.saratogausd.org/cse
  
  

"Building Resiliency through Mindful Parenting"
by Jill Kaminski, November 8, 2018

• Presentation Slides
• Building Grit and Resiliency
• The Science of Resilience
• Hardwiring Resiliency 
  
  

• Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Positive Prevention Plus Curriculum Review Sessions
  https://saratogausd.org/cse 
  
  
• SUSD Community Math Study Group Report to Community (presented March 14 & 15, 2018)
  https://saratogausd.org/cmsg
  
  
• Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Parent Focus Group (curriculum review presented February 8, 2018)
  https://saratogausd.org/cse
  
  
• Internet Safety: What Parent Need to Know (presented Jan 17, 2018)
  http://saratogausd.org/digitalcitizenship

• Mathematics at Redwood Middle School for 2017-18 School Year - Parent Information Meeting (3 sessions presented Feb 8 & Feb 9, 2017; Apr 25, 2017)
  http://saratogausd.org/math 
  
  
• Middle School Math Parent Workshop Series (3 sessions presented Nov 2, 2016; Jan 24 & Mar 14, 2017)
  http://saratogausd.org/math
  
  
• Elementary Math Parent Workshop Series (2 sessions presented Sept 22 & Nov 3, 2016)
  http://saratogausd.org/math
  
  
• Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE):  Understanding CSE Requirements in California (presented Apr 18, 2017)
  https://saratogausd.org/cse
  
  
• Creating an Ongoing Dialogue with your Child about Sexual Health (presented May 2, 2017)
  https://saratogausd.org/cse
   
• English Language Arts (Reading & Writing) at Redwood Middle School for 2017-18 School Year - Parent Information Meeting (2 sessions presented Mar 27 & Mar 29, 2017)
  Frequently Asked Questions answered HERE
  Frequently Asked Questions translated in Mandarin HERE
  
  
• Elementary (K-5) Writing Parent Workshop Series (3 sessions presented Jan 31, Feb 16 & Feb 28, 2017)
  http://saratogausd.org/writing
  
  
• Supporting English Learner (EL) Students - Parent Presentation & Demonstration
  https://www.saratogausd.org/delac
  
  
• Digital Citizenship Parent Workshop by Common Sense Media (2 sessions presented Dec 6, 2016 & Jan 19, 2017)
  http://saratogausd.org/digitalcitizenship