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2026 - 2027

Family Education Sessions


We believe supporting families is just as important as supporting students. Throughout the year, we offer family education sessions led by both in-house professionals and community experts. These sessions are designed to provide practical guidance and encouragement as families navigate the unique challenges and joys of parenting—especially when raising a child with special needs.

  • 9/2

    8:30am (In Person)
    11:30 am (Virtual)

    Vanguard 101
    Hear about our core values, our approach, and what you can implement at home to support our mission of teaching kids to navigate life. Necessary for new families, helpful for all.

  • 10/14

    8:30 am

    Guest Speaker:
    Off Script Society
    Off Script Society demonstrates how improvisation can promote and foster self-confidence, acceptance, connection, and belonging. Join us for this unique experience!

  • 11/4

    8:30am 

    Guest Speaker: Resilient Relationships
    Rachel Innerarity, MA, LPC-S, is a couples and family therapist who uses the Gottman Method to help couples cultivate thriving, resilient relationships. Learn how to navigate the parenting journey together, even when perspectives differ.

  • 12/2

    8:30 am (In Person)
    11:30 am (Virtual)

    Caregiver Mental Health
    Going beyond “self care” and cultivating holistic wellness on the parenting journey.

  • 1/13

    8:30 am (In Person)
    11:30 am (Virtual)

    Makerspace
    Need help writing a social story or creating a morning routine visual? Want a dedicated time to set an intention for the year, work on a vision board, or make progress on another personal project? Join us for this hour of space dedicated to you and your creativity!

  • 2/3

    8:30am (In Person)
    11:30 am (Virtual)

    Understanding The Why
    Behind Behavior
    Seeing behavior through a lens of empathy and curiosity. Implementing strategies: co-regulation, boundary setting, emotion coaching, and collaborative problem-solving.

  • 3/3

    8:30am (In Person)
    11:30 am (Virtual)

    Lifespan Wellness &
    Sexual Education
    Teaching your child about relationship boundaries, personal and online safety, hygiene, and other social skills. The 8:30 session is focused on middle and high school, while the 11:30 session is focused on lower school topics. Everyone is welcome at either or both sessions.

  • 4/7

    8:30 am (90 Minute Session)

    Guest Speaker:
    Cultiviating Wellness
    Meroudjie Denis, PhD, LP, LMSW, the Director of Clinical Innovation at the Momentous Institute, helps parents and caregivers understand the mind-body connection and discover real-life strategies to support emotional health and cultivate a balanced, resilient, and thriving personal and family environment.

  • 6/9

    8:30 am

    Guest Speaker: What's Next After School?
    Government Benefits, Medicaid Waivers, Guardianship, Special Needs Financial Planning, OH MY! Join Rachel Dickison, an attorney with the Weeks Law Firm, for an overview of the legal issues and resources you need to know when your child is transitioning out of high school.