Below is a listing of upcoming events hosted by our PCW member schools that are open for anyone to attend. For more information, please contact the individual school listed.
If you have an event you would like to appear on this list, please contact administration@parentscouncil.org for a submission form.
The Lab School: How to Raise a Self Driven Child – Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Thursday, April 3 at 6:30pm. Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, are co-authors of the national best-selling book, “The Self-Driven Child”, which is published in 19 countries and 18 languages. It has sold more than 800,000 copies worldwide and, as of 2023. They have also co-authored a critically-acclaimed second book, “What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home.” This event is in person and will include a book signing of their newest book published in March 2025: “The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child.” Please register to attend. If you have questions about this event, please contact Marty Cathcart, marty.cathcart@labschool.org.
The Lab School: What We Know About Brain Plasticity: Why Effective Teaching Matters
Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30pm. Dr. Joanna Christodoulou is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. She earned a doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) in Human Development and Psychology, as well as master’s degrees in Mind, Brain, and Education (HGSE) and Child Development (Tufts University). Her clinical expertise focuses on identifying the constellation of strengths and challenges students experience relative to reading and language tasks. Her teaching experiences have spanned providing professional development to post-graduate professionals, designing courses, and instructing graduate and undergraduate students, and teaching struggling learners how to read. As Director of the Brain, Education, and Mind (BEAM) Lab, she leads research efforts on understanding reading challenges from the perspective of the student, family, school, and systems. Virtual program, please register for information. If you have questions about this event, please contact Marty Cathcart, marty.cathcart@labschool.org.
