SAN DIEGO (Press Release) –San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) will host a free Parent Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 21, entitled, “Understanding Your Child: Brain-based Gender Differences – The Science and the Strategies for More Effective Parenting.”
The 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. workshop will be conducted by Kelley King, an international consultant and author of three books in the field of education. King is also the new Head of Lower School at SDJA. She has been a teacher with specializations in gifted education and special education and a school administrator for over 25 years.
King’s work in the area of gender differences has been featured in Newsweek, on The Today Show, in Educational Leadership, and on National Public Radio.
“I’m thrilled to be able to present to both the parents here at SDJA, as well as to any interested parents in the community,” said King. “I’ll be offering strategies for helping boys become better readers, as well as for girls to achieve more in math and science.”
The free parent workshop will discuss the structural and chemical differences between the male and female brains and the implications for parents.
“Any parent interested is welcome,” added King. “I’ll illustrate for parents how to get homework done with less of a struggle, offer tricks for helping fidgety boys, and provide ways to help girls become more confident.”
Attendees will receive a free, autographed copy of King’s book, Strategies for Teaching Boys and Girls – (while supplies last).
Registration is required. RSVP to admissions@sdja.com or call 858-704-3717.
Childcare will be available for children 18 months and over.
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