The Classical Academies Partnering With Parents show

The Classical Academies Partnering With Parents

Summary: The Classical Academies is an organization of award-winning, tuition-free, Certified California Public Charter Schools serving North San Diego County since 1999. With over 4,500 students in grades TK-12, the schools are making a tremendous impact as they reinvent public education. "Partnering With Parents" is here to educating, educate, encourage, and support parents in their role as the primary educator.

Podcasts:

 Effects of the Pandemic: How to Help our Kids be more Optimistic about the Future | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1075

Join this year's Keynote Speaker, author, and globally recognized educational psychologist and parenting expert, Dr. Michele Borba, as she discusses the impact the pandemic is having on children. She explains how to recognize the physical and behavior signs of stress and how to initiate conversations that lead to improved communication and understanding. Be sure to register for the JumpStart Parent Education Conference on August 13th to hear more from Dr. Michele Borba.

 Guiding Students To Hope | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1052

With the cancellation of graduations, promotions, vacations, and long anticipated social events, many of our children feel as if they are "missing out". YouSchool President, Chief Guide, Co-Founder, Scott Schimmel, shares how students can still find their identity, purpose, and belonging while discovering a meaningful life during the pandemic. He offers tips to help kids process with disappointment and cope with change. YouSchool, Curriculum for a Meaningful Life www.theyouschool.com/the-team

 Homeschooling a Special Needs Child | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 690

Jennifer Allard's son has ADHD and is on the Autism spectrum. Even with an Independent Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plan, he still struggled with concentration in school and became increasingly withdrawn. Jennifer began researching Autism and gave homeschooling a try, working with teachers to customize his curriculum to best fit his needs. She found his intelligence and progress transformational and shares her journey and encouragement with other parents. Resources Out of Our Minds, Ken Robinson Growth Mindset, Carol Dweck Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta L. Hammond

 Educational Observations in the Age of COVID-19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 967

Dr. Lisa Hasler Waters has worked in Technology Education for the past 20 years. She explains how traditional school districts are discovering that students thrive in distance learning programs. Students are getting more sleep, are less stressed, and less busy. Lisa shares what it takes to be a successful distance learning teacher and suggests that more training and support is needed for students, parents, and teachers alike.

 The Power of Questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1006

Asking the right questions, such as "tell me more" and "walk me through that" and "how do you see this playing out" can lead to more meaningful conversations and better understanding. Coastal Academy Educational Specialist, Koreena Enns, explains how powerful asking the right question can be. She offers tips for phrasing stronger questions, controlling tone, paying and becoming a better listener.

 Empowering Your Child in Conflict Resolution | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 979

Our children learn conflict resolution from social media, television, the news, and our own relationships. Coastal Academy High School Social Emotional Counselor, Jessica Novello, explains how age-appropriate ground rules can lead to improved conflict resolution skills. She shares the importance of teaching our children to have the grace to let the little things go and the courage to face the big things on their own. She warns of the dangers of rescuing our children from experiencing conflict and consequences.

 Homeschool Triggers- Confessions of an Angry Homeschool Mom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1284

Are you frustrated with your response to your child's meltdowns, power struggles, and talking back? Even if you don't struggle with anger, you may be struggling with negative emotions and ineffective, explosive responses. Classical Academy parent, author, and international speaker, Wendy Speake, shares her own experience with finding better ways to respond to triggers in a way that is kind, respectful, and loving.

 Managing Negative Emotions in a Time of Crisis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1143

Loneliness, worry, fear, boredom, anxiety, and lack of control. These are just some of the feelings many are experiencing during COVID-19 and orders to shelter in place. Counselor, psychotherapist, and pastor, Chip Whitman, shares how our need for control, understanding, support, and purpose defines our personal sense of well-being. He shares practical tips for mental well being during a time of crisis.

 Homeschooling Behavior Strategies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 754

The Classical Academies Director of Special Education Cori Coffey discusses strategies for success for both general and special ed students, including setting clear expectations together, completing a reinforcement survey, making a visual schedule, and implementing a check-in, check-out system to encourage students to work independently.

 Homeschooling Through Hard Times | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 887

Relocation, deployment, miscarriages, and an injury that led to paralysis and ultimately landed her in a wheelchair. Sharon is a homeschooling mom of four who has experienced many emotional and physical challenges in recent years. She has managed to successfully continue homeschooling by reaching out to her support network and finding ways to adapt and be grateful.

 Secrets to Homeschool Success | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 953

Sarah Springfield has been homeschooling her children for the past 7 years. When Sarah discovered the "Morning Basket," she reconnected with her vision for teaching and rediscovered the joy of homeschooling.

 The Enneagram and How it Applies to Homeschooling and Family Relationships | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1011

The Enneagram is a framework that offers in-depth insight to help improve personal awareness. Author and speaker, Cyndie de Neve, explains how the Enneagram can lead to better understanding of family dynamics and how it can impact your approach to teaching and learning. References: https://www.target.com/p/the-enneagram-made-easy-by-renee-baron-elizabeth-wagele-paperback/-/A-11743198 Website: https://www.cyndiedeneve.com/

 A Conversation with EUSD Superintendent Dr. Luis A. Rankins-Ibarra | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 637

The Classical Academies began in 1999 after being approved by the Escondido Union School District (EUSD). EUSD Superintendent Dr. Luis A. Rankins-Ibarra discusses the relationship between charter schools and sponsoring districts.

 Learning to Cook and Cooking to Learn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 793

French trained chef, Ashley Tarr, is the Culinary Arts teacher at Coastal Academy High School. Ashley explains the importance of teaching students to cook and the critical life skills that are taught, including time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership.

 How Sleep Apnea Can Impact Learning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1339

Mouth breathing, snoring, a narrow palette, and restless sleeping can all be signs of sleep apnea. This can lead to low energy and the inability to focus and pay attention, which directly impacts learning. Dr. Christy Fortney of Hidden Valley Orthodontics explains the process for diagnosing and treating sleep apnea in children. www.hvortho.com

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