Parent Workshops
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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
Prior Years' Parent Workshop Materials:
2018-19 Parent Workshop Materials
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"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"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"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
2017-2018 Workshop Materials
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- 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
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Positive Prevention Plus Curriculum Review Sessions
2016-2017 Parent Workshop Materials
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- 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
- Mathematics at Redwood Middle School for 2017-18 School Year - Parent Information Meeting (3 sessions presented Feb 8 & Feb 9, 2017; Apr 25, 2017)