2020-2021 Bellevue Discovery
Parent Education Program
With Ren Cedar Fuller, Bellevue Discovery's founder & education consultant
Adults only ~ Registration required ~ Many seminars are open to the pubic
August 2020
Helping Children Thrive
on the First Day of School
Learn effective strategies to help your child thrive when they start preschool or kindergarten.
Learn how you can support your child’s growing independence, executive function skills and school readiness - online and in class.
September 2020
The Kindergarten Admissions Process & IQ Testing
Your goal is to find a school that is a good match for
your child, that will help your child develop their love
for learning. What is the admissions process for independent schools, and how does IQ testing work?
October 2020
Local Gifted Programs
& Writing School Applications
What are the gifted education options in Seattle and Eastside public and independent schools?
How do you let a school know your child and family would be a great fit for their community?
November 2020
Educational Philosophies
7-8pm, Thurs., November 12
Open to the public
Register HERE
Understanding a school’s educational approach will help you see beyond a label (public, Common Core, Montessori, faith-based, gifted, etc.)
to what your child’s learning experience would truly be
December 2020
Bellevue Discovery Alumni Parent Panel
7-8pm, Thurs., December 10
BD parents only
Join our alumni parents as they
talk about what they enjoy and
wish were different at the schools their children attend.
Previous panels included BD parents now at public schools,
Bush, Evergreen, Open Window,
Seattle Country Day, and UCDS
January 2021
Raising Young
Gifted Children
7-8pm, Wed., January 20
Open to the public
Register HERE
Learn about the joys and
challenges of raising young highly capable children; as Barbara Klein wrote in Raising Gifted Kids,
"You need to get the right owner's manual for parenting gifted children. You've got a different model of child from most parents."
February 2021
Your Child's Temperament
7-8pm, Wed., February 24
Open to the public
Register HERE
Knowing how your child gathers energy, relates to the surrounding environment, and processes new learning is the key to determining
the kind of school that will help
your child thrive
March 2021
Building Executive Function Skills
7-8pm, Wed., March 24
Open to the public
Register HERE
We want our children to learn the
self-management skills that will help them work toward their goals.
How can we help our children gain
the “tools of the mind” they need to live up to their potential?
April 2021
Learning to Read, Learning to Write
7-8pm, Wed., April 21
Open to the public
Register HERE
Learn how young children grow as readers and writers and how you can encourage that growth at home.
You will gain practical strategies
for supporting your child's literacy,
and be introduced to some outstanding children's books.
May 2021
Designing a Summer Inquiry Project for Your Child
7-8pm, Wednesday, May 12, Bellevue Discovery parents only
(including our 2021-2022 families)
The process, benefits & challenges of Inquiry Learining
Creating a home culture of inquiry ~ Valuing downtime and tinkering
Helping your child pursue a passion ~ Framing an Inquiry Project