Through enriching presentations from local and national experts on topics of interest to parents, faculty and staff, the MVLA School Speaker Series seeks to contribute to the academic, physical, and emotional health of our students.

2011/2012:

MISS REPRESENTATION Showing
March 28, 2012
Mountain View High School
3535 Truman Ave, Mountain View
7:00-9:00pm

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The MVLA School Speaker Series is presented by the Mountain View – Los Altos High School Foundation (MVLA) and the Los Altos – Mountain View PTA Council (LAMV PTAC). All events are free of charge and are for parents, faculty and staff in Los Altos and Mountain View public schools. http://mvlafoundation.org/

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Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC)

Common Ground Speaker Series

Palo Alto Council of PTAs

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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH)

Kidsdata

El Camino Hospital

Palo Alto Medical Center

Family Resource Center

The Third Place

Past Parent Ed Events:

2011/2012:

March 15, 2012
Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills
Ellen Galinsky
Mountain View High School Spartan Theater
7:00-9:00pm
Flyer:  English   Spanish

http://mindinthemaking.org/meet_ellen_galinsky/

February 2, 2012
Loving Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind
Michael Bradley
Mountain View High School Spartan Theater
7:00-9:00pm
Flyer:  English   Spanish

http://www.docmikebradley.com/

January 10, 2012
Boys and the Crisis of Connection
Los Altos High School Eagle Theater
7:00-9:00pm
Flyer:  English   Spanish

November 8, 2011
Coaching Kids Through Change
Christine Carter, Ph.D.
Mountain View High School Spartan Theater
7:00-9:00pm (6pm Resource Fair)
Flyer:  English   Spanish

http://raisinghappiness.com/

October 25, 2011
The College Admission Scene Today: Surviving the Frenzy with Style and Humor
Jon Reider
Los Altos High School
7:00-9:00pm
Flyer:  English   Spanish

October 6, 2011
http://peggyorenstein.com/

From Princess to Pop-Tarts
An Evening with Peggy Orenstein
Los Altos High School
7:00-9:00pm
Flyer:  English Spanish

September 15, 2011
Surviving the College Application Process
Jerrold Shapiro, Ph.D.
Mountain View High School
7:00-9:00pm
Event presentation slides

Flyer:  English   Spanish

2010/2011:

The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Five Guideposts for Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection
Brené Brown
March 2011

Flyer:  English   Spanish

Stress Less:  The Role of Stress Management in Creating Happiness
Fred Luskin, Ph.D.
February 2011

Flyer: English   Spanish


Digital Citizenship: Raising Kids in Our 24/7 Connected Culture (4th – 8th grade)
Rebecca Randall, Common Sense Media
January 2011

Flyer: English   Spanish


Is My Teen Normal: When to Worry and When to Relax (6th – 12th grade)
Lisa Boesky, Ph.D.
January 2011

Flyer: English   Spanish


Multitasking and Your Tween/Teen: How Technology Affects Intellectual and Social Growth (6th-12th grade)
Cliff Nass, Ph.D.
December 2010

Flyer:   English   Spanish


John Medina, Ph.D. - Brain Rules: How to Raise Smart and Happy Child (Pre K– 5th)
November 4, 2010

Flyer:   English   Spanish


Jon Reider, Ph.D. - The College Admission Scene Today: Surviving the Frenzy with Style and Humor
October 21, 2010

Flyer:   English   Spanish


Teen Justice 101 - What parents and teens need to know about drugs, drinking, and driving
September 29, 2010


Jerrold Lee Shapiro, Ph.D.
Surviving the Application Process: A Practical Guide to the College Transition
A Workshop for Parents and Counselors
September 23, 2010

Flyer

2009/2010:

Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg
Building Resilience in Our Youth: Raising Healthy Kids
March, 2010


Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg
Workshop for health professionals, counselors and educators who work with children
March, 2010

Adolescent Health Panel
April, 2010

• Dr. Catherine Miller (Adolescent Medicine: Hidden Health Issues)
• Dr. Katherine Sutherland (OB/GYN: Teen Sexuality)
• Dr. Francis Wren (Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: Mental Health)
• Dr. Fred Luskin (Psychologist: Encouraging Positive Coping)