Continuing Education
Speaker Series

Oct 8,
8:00 pm

Dr. Rose Brusaferro will lead an evening session on nature-based activities grounded in emergent, child-led, outdoor learning. Drawing from her work in environmental literacy and her leadership at Nature Preschool, she will illustrate how everyday natural play fosters curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong connection to the natural world that cultivates young learners’ imaginations, emotional resilience, and ecological awareness. Link in the Member Portal!

Oct 15,
8:00 pm

School & Student Safety: CARE Anacostia’s Walking Bus & Adopt-a-Block training prepares community members across Washington, DC to stand with youth and families in safety preparations. Participants will learn safety protocols, community engagement strategies, and ways to reduce risks at schools and metro stations—becoming part of a city-wide network of caring adults committed to protecting all DC students. Link in the Member Portal!

Oct 22nd,
8:00 pm

The IEP and special education process can feel confusing and overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. During Navigating the IEP Process: What Every Parent Needs to Know, we will break down the process in a way that is clear, supportive and free of judgment, while covering goals, accommodations, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), timelines and your rights, so families know what to expect and how to prepare. Whether you are just beginning to explore what supports might help your child or have been navigating this system for years, you will leave with tools and knowledge to confidently advocate for and support your child.
Link in the Member Portal!

Oct 29th,
8:00 pm

Join Ilana Shydlo of Polyglot Parenting for an informative session on the science and strategies behind raising bilingual and multilingual children. Ilana will dispel common myths about bilingualism and share approaches for fostering language development at home. Gain practical insights into the introduction of multiple languages and how to sustain a love of language over time.  Link in the Member Portal!

November 12th, 8:00 pm

This annual My School DC Lottery 101 session will be an opportunity to learn more about the lottery process, My School DC resources, and key dates and deadlines for the 2026-27 school year lottery cycle! Link in the Member Portal!

November 19th, 8:00 pm

Integrated Schools: DC parents face an overwhelming number of school choices, often shaped by unspoken assumptions about race, class, and privilege. Conversations about “good” or “bad” schools—and the pressure to secure what’s “best” for our kids—can unintentionally reinforce inequity. Integrated Schools helps families with racial and economic privilege align their values with their actions by supporting meaningfully integrated public schools. Join us for a conversation about navigating DC’s complex school landscape, finding like-minded families, and building a more just and joyful public education system together. Link in the Member Portal!

December 10th 8:00 pm

Love of Reading: This talk will equip you to understand how a child’s brain learns to read, the scope and sequence of skills needed, and how to make learning to read the fun and joyful exploration it should be! Liz Rosenberg of Roots and Branches Education (and a Petworth Peanut mom of 2) will share some practical strategies for what you can do at every stage of development to set your child up for success. Link in the Member Portal!