Parent Education Events
Lake Washington School District is hosting or helping with a number of terrific Parent Education events over the next few months. Grab a friend or make it a date night for interesting and educational topics to power your parenting!
Brown Bag Lunch - Start Early, Stay Local: College Options for Grads and near-Grads, Thursday, April 20, 12:00-1:00 pm, LWRC, Board Room. Check out the the flyer.
Parent Education: Substances 101 - Alcohol, Drugs & Marijuana.
Speaker: Yvonne-Monique Aviva.
Thursday, April 20, 7:00-8:30 pm, Redmond High School theater.
Thirty-nine percent of 12th graders say their parents have not discussed the dangers of alcohol with them. Forty-nine percent of 12 graders say their parents have not discussed the dangers of marijuana use. The founder of Parent Tool School will present the latest alcohol and drug trends, followed by pointers on how to create family policies. You'll leave empowered with the information and tools you'll need to have powerful conversations with your teen. This event is free, and open to all Lake Washington families and staff. No registration is required. For more information contact Beth Sigall, VP-Family & Community Engagement, face@lwptsa.net. Sponsored by the Lake Washington PTSA Council and Redmond High School PTSA.
Special Needs Group's Annual Community Resource Fair
Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-8:30 pm, LWRC
Parents, care givers, families and educators are invited to come and meet vendors offering after school, summer, and other recreational activities or services to children with special needs and their families. Children welcome. Questions? Email special.needs@lwptsa.net
Brown Bag Lunch - Start Early, Stay Local: College Options for Grads and near-Grads, Thursday, April 20, 12:00-1:00 pm, LWRC, Board Room. Check out the the flyer.
Parent Education: Substances 101 - Alcohol, Drugs & Marijuana.
Speaker: Yvonne-Monique Aviva.
Thursday, April 20, 7:00-8:30 pm, Redmond High School theater.
Thirty-nine percent of 12th graders say their parents have not discussed the dangers of alcohol with them. Forty-nine percent of 12 graders say their parents have not discussed the dangers of marijuana use. The founder of Parent Tool School will present the latest alcohol and drug trends, followed by pointers on how to create family policies. You'll leave empowered with the information and tools you'll need to have powerful conversations with your teen. This event is free, and open to all Lake Washington families and staff. No registration is required. For more information contact Beth Sigall, VP-Family & Community Engagement, face@lwptsa.net. Sponsored by the Lake Washington PTSA Council and Redmond High School PTSA.
Special Needs Group's Annual Community Resource Fair
Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-8:30 pm, LWRC
Parents, care givers, families and educators are invited to come and meet vendors offering after school, summer, and other recreational activities or services to children with special needs and their families. Children welcome. Questions? Email special.needs@lwptsa.net
Parent Education Classes
Bellevue Community College has a range of Parent Education classes for different age groups with or without your child. Check out their parenting classes here. For parent only classes click here.
Online Resources
Our Children - National PTA's Unique Voice for Parents has a parenting section full of timely articles on parenting.
PBS Parents - a branch of PBS Kids has an Expert Tips and Advice page on parenting.
ParentMap – provides trusted, innovative, and award-winning editorial content through a variety of media to support parents in their most essential role: that of their child’s first and most important teacher.
PBS Parents - a branch of PBS Kids has an Expert Tips and Advice page on parenting.
ParentMap – provides trusted, innovative, and award-winning editorial content through a variety of media to support parents in their most essential role: that of their child’s first and most important teacher.
