PARENT EDUCATION
We are committed to helping parents with the development of their children. Being a trusted resource is our goal in our ever-changing world of information.
Presentations, book clubs, and coffee events help CV parents learn more about what we do and how they can support their children’s growth and development at home. Parent education allows parents to meet other parents and form friendships and connections in the process.
2026-2027 Parent Ed Events
August 28
Parent Coffee
Welcome! Parent Ed for 2026-2027
Join Michael and Emily in the library after assembly to meet other parents and get an overview of parent education for the 2026-2027 school year.
September 16
Parent Ed
Friendship Ups and Downs
Join Emily and Michael via Zoom at 9am or 7pm to learn more about friendship ups and downs with kids. Find out what to expect, what's normal, and how best to support your child.
September 25
Parent Coffee
Cliff Valley’s Mission and Non-negotiables
Join Michael and Emily in the library after assembly for coffee, to meet other parents, and have a discussion about Cliff Valley's mission and non-negotiables.
October 15
Book Club
8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success
Join Emily in the library for a discussion of the book 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success. Wine, cheese, and childcare will be available.
October 23
Parent Coffee
Why don’t we use grades at Cliff Valley?
Join Michael in the library after assembly for coffee, to meet other parents, and have a discussion about Cliff Valley's view of assessing students and why we don't use letter grades.
November 20
Parent Coffee
Outplacement: How we help CV families find the right high schools
Join Michael in the library after assembly for coffee, to meet other parents, and a discussion about Cliff Valley's outplacement process and support for high school.
january 13
Parent Coffee
Helping Kids Understand, Express, and Manage Big Feelings
Join Emily and Michael via Zoom at 9am or 7pm to learn more about helping kids understand, express, and manage big feelings.
FEBRUARY 19
Parent Coffee
Supporting Positive Sibling Relationships
Join Michael and Emily in the library after assembly for coffee, to meet other parents, and to discuss how to support positive sibling relationships.
March 18
Book Club
The Power of Showing Up
Join Emily in the library for a discussion of the book The Power of Showing Up. Wine, cheese, and childcare will be available.
april 14
Parent Ed
Perfectionism and Fear of Failure
Join Emily and Michael via Zoom at 9am or 7pm to learn more about perfectionism and fear of failure and how best to support your child.
JANUARY 22
Parent Coffee
Share Your Parenting Successes and Challenges
Join Michael and Emily in the library after assembly for coffee and a discussion and sharing with other parents about parenting successes and challenges.
november 17
Parent Ed
When Kids Feel Worried: How Parents Can Help
Join Emily and Michael via Zoom at 9am or 7pm to learn more about supporting kids when they feel worried.
april 23
Parent Coffee
Parent Ed 2026-2027: Summary and Wrap-Up
Join Michael and Emily in the library after assembly for coffee and a summary and wrap-up of our parent education for the year.