We are excited to share information on current learning initiatives that will help us revolutionize learning for all students with the LASD parent community.   Once a month, we will host an “iLearn Parent Education” event at one of the schools.  Presentation content will be available on the district website following each presentation.  All parents and community members welcome.

• Gifted Education - Gifted vs. High Achieving Students, 9/28 at 9:00 am Oak Multi

What are the characteristics of high achieving and gifted students?  Come learn more about how LASD is meeting the needs of your child in the classroom. Amy Romem, Principal of Oak, has expertise in working with Gifted Students and lots of information to share. You will walk away with strategies and resources that are beneficial to parents of both high-achieving and gifted students.

• Expanding Horizons with Innovative Strategies, 10/11 at 9:00 am, Santa Rita Multi

What is LASD doing this year to creatively engage students in learning? Join Kami Thordarson, the LASD Innovative Strategies Coach, to learn how teachers are helping students discover curriculum, rather than just delivering curriculum. Using various methods of digital storytelling, design thinking, and project based learning, teachers are igniting their students with a passion for learning and helping them become creative problem-solvers and collaborative learners. Come and discover how these various strategies are enriching and empowering students in LASD.

• Edtech with Ellen Kraska 11/15  at 9:00 am,  Loyola Elementary.

Edtech is all the craze these days! Join Ellen Kraska, Technology Integration Teacher, to hear how Los Altos teachers are using technology as a tool to engage and inspire students in the learning experience. You will hear about the successful improvements teachers are making to their curriculum as a result of our iLearn Summer Academy 2012, iLearn courses the utilization of instructional coaches. Hear about cool tech  projects, use of Google tools, implementation of Edmodo and more tech resources in classrooms across our district

• STEM Education in LASD & Beyond 12/6, 9:00 am, Location to be determined

Interested in learning more about STEM (Science - Technology - Engineering - Math) instruction in LASD?  Curious about how parents can support their student’s STEM education at home?  Join LASD’s STEM Instructional Coach, Courtney Cadwell, as she provides participants with a vision for STEM instruction in LASD and beyond.

• Upgrading the Curriculum with Common Core Standards 1/17, 9:00 am Covington Multi

All LASD teachers have committed to upgrading units of instruction this school year.  Come learn more from Alyssa Gallagher, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, about what it means to upgrade curriculum and how Los Altos School District is aligning instruction to the Common Core Standards.