Parent Education

The Pleasanton PTA Council, in conjunction with Amador Valley Adult & Community Education, is pleased to announce its upcoming 2012 Speakers Series. PTA Council & PUSD Adult Ed are partnering to present FREE parent education seminars chosen to address topics of concern for our families.

To Register, please call (925) 426-4280 or click HERE to go to the PUSD Adult Education Website.

Pleasanton PTA Council 2011-12 FREE Speakers Series

in partnership with Amador Valley Adult & Community Education

Upcoming Spring Series:

Understanding Autism: Parenting a Child with Autism/Asperger's Disorder
This class is for parents who have a child diagnosed with Autism/Asperger’s Disorder. Parents will learn facts and common misconceptions about their child’s diagnosis. Strategies and techniques for dealing with negative behavior at home, at school, and in the community will be discussed. Parents will also learn how to increase positive interactions and see greater possibilities for their child with peers, siblings, and themselves. Early intervention strategies and resources for parents will be offered. Suggested audience: adults over age 18. Christopher Brown, M.A. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Pleasanton. He has a decade of experience working with children, teens, families, individual adults, and couples. Christopher has provided social skills groups, individual therapy, and support to families with children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger's Disorders in both agency, non-profit, and private practice settings.Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Secret World of Girls
Young girls experience a wide range of emotions. In this session, parents will review practical communication skills that are vital in maintaining and developing a healthy connection with their daughters. We will examine how this connection is built on the foundation of understanding who they are emotionally. George Papageorge is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Pleasanton. George has been working with young people and their families for over 25 years.Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

How to Promote and Build Skills that Your Child Needs for Success
Does your child struggle with making friends and getting along with peers? Does your child have a difficult time managing his/her emotions, feelings and stress? If so, this is the class for you.This class is offered to parents that need the tools and supports to assist their child with managing and regulating their emotions and feelings along with dealing with stress. This class will also educate parents on how to support their child with making friends and getting along with peers. Wednesday, April 35, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

Register for any of the above classes here.