Nearly 1 in 5 students live and learn with some form of dyslexia. For some it's formally assessed, but others live with it every day without specific support. How can we support students with dyslexia or dyslexic traits inside and outside of school? Join our expert panel, including a therapist, an activist, and a psychologist, […]
Firecracker Math is a math enrichment program that offers after-school small groups, summer camps, and private lessons for Kids K-11. We aim to spark children’s interest in math, deepen their knowledge and further develop their aptitude and talent. Meet our Program Director, and learn about our After-School Enrichment Classes; Summer Camps; Private Lessons and Learning […]
Join author Katherine Reynolds Lewis for a talk on parenting strategies that help children thrive and succeed, based on her book, The Good News About Bad Behavior. Katherine will share her book’s findings about the rising rates of youth behavioral and mood disorders—such as ADHD, anxiety and depression— and explain how successful discipline practices teach children […]
In partnership with our elementary school principals, the Tri-School Parents Clubs are excited to bring a workshop for parents about how to empower children to use positive communication and develop healthy relationships and set boundaries. We have heard from many of you that you'd like to have more skills and information about how to talk […]
Meet our Program Director at a FireCracker Math virtual open house on Tuesday, 2/21, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Learn about FireCracker Math enrichment classes for grades K-11 in Lafayette, Berkeley, Oakland/Piedmont, San Francisco, and online. We also offer summer camps, learning pods, and private lessons. New parents get 5% off tuition. Learn more […]
Are your students struggling with pressure from school, friends, or the uncertainty of the world in general? Renee Jain wants to take you on a journey with her where you’ll find strategies, science, and more than a few mind-blowing facts to help you teach your students to transform stress into courage, worry into confidence, and […]
In partnership with our elementary school principals, the Tri-School Parents Clubs are excited to bring a workshop for parents about Online Safety. We have heard from many of you that you'd like to have more skills and information about how to talk to your kids about digital wellness and online safety. In response to this […]
All of us are inundated with gender messages from the time we are born, yet we offer young people few opportunities to more deeply consider or understand this fundamentally important aspect of life. Basic gender literacy is essential for young people to understand their own gender, engage in healthy relationships, identify and place media and […]
We are excited to announce an opportunity for Piedmont Middle School 8th grade students to join a WorldStrides program to Washington, D.C. June 3rd - June 7th, 2023. On this trip, students will explore our nation’s most important historical sites and experience incomparable learning moments. WorldStrides has 50 years of experience leading educational tours that […]
FireCracker Math: Math enrichment program offers in-person and online group classes and private instruction on extra-curricular math topics to Children Grades K-11. Winter Term starts the week of January 9th, and Spring Term starts the week of March 13th. Special Winter Term classes - Algebra Games (learn Algebra concepts through games and puzzles), Math Kangaroo […]
PRAISE Neurodiversity Speaker Series: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - What are the symptoms? How does it impact us? What interventions exist? Join us for a discussion with Integrative Medicine Pediatrician Sanford Newmark and Clinical Psychologist Kim Thompson who will discuss how ADD and ADHD shows up and how we can be supportive caregivers for our children. […]
FireCracker Math enrichment program offers in-person and online group classes and private instruction on extra-curricular math topics to kids Grades K-11. We spark children’s interest in math, deepen their knowledge and further develop their aptitude and talent in math. Our curriculum focuses on exploration and understanding of mathematical concepts, and on teaching kids the skills […]
Please join us on Wednesday, October 19th at 4pm Pacific time for a presentation and Q&A with Rebecca Burgess of Fibershed. Join Connect and LWVP for the incomparable Rebecca Burgess’s presentation on the enormous impacts of the global fashion and textiles industry and learn how to shop, dress, sleep, eat and decorate your homes and businesses sustainably. […]
PRAISE: Piedmonters for Resources, Advocacy, & Information in Special Education is hosting a virtual school board candidate forum on Monday 10/17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM PRAISE supports all students by promoting neurodiversity and inclusion in Piedmont schools. We advocate for students with learning differences and disabilities. Any Piedmont resident with an interest in […]
