The Advent School

November Parent Education Collaborative

Is That Your Child? Mothers Talk About Raising Biracial Children

Social scientists and authors Marion Kilson and Florence Ladd will probe mothers’ responses to this query and other challenges that mothers of biracial children encounter.
Find out more about creating a climate for open, safe and supportive discussion, and learn more about approaches to building a child’s healthy racial identity.

When: Thursday, November 19, 8:30 a.m.
Where: The Earth Lab

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

October Parent Education Collaborative

Advent Spanish Teacher, Maria Acuna

How Parents Can Support Spanish Language Learning

Maria Acuna, Advent’s Spanish Teacher, will share her strategies for bringing the Spanish language into the home. Learn how parents can learn with and from their children, using materials developed by Ms. Acuna, to build Spanish vocabulary and conversation around experiences at home.

When: Thursday, October 22, 8:30 a.m.
Where: The Earth Lab

Parent Education Collaborative

The Reggio Approach to Teaching and Learning

A panel discussion with current and former Advent ECC teachers and parents

Learn more about the:

• Essential elements of a Reggio classroom
• Environment as a third teacher
• Role of documentation

When: Thursday, September 24, 8:30 a.m.
Where: The Earth Lab

April Parent Education Collaborative

Building Connections and Defining Boundaries: Parenting in Today’s World

• What does it mean to be a parental authority?
• How can parents set limits and pursue expectations with their children?

Presented by David Whelan, Psy.D., Director of Outpatient Clinical Services at Think:Kids,

When: Friday, April 30, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Earth Lab