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Parent Series

 

A series of six one-hour webinars for independent school parents & caregivers offered in collaboration with 

 

REGISTER FOR FULL SERIES ACCESS
(SCHOOL WIDE REGISTRATION)

  Registration is not yet open for this series. 

Registration will open July 8, 2026 

 

School Leaders

The ISACS Parent Series has become a signature offering for independent schools—designed to elevate the parent experience and strengthen meaningful partnerships between school and home. This year, we’re excited to present another dynamic lineup of six one-hour webinars, thoughtfully curated to support parents and caregivers at every stage of their child’s journey.

 

Parents & Caregivers

You’re invited to join a vibrant community of independent school families for a series of six engaging evening webinars led by renowned and trusted experts. Each session is designed to offer practical insights, encouragement, and meaningful guidance—supporting you in your role as a parent while nurturing your child’s growth and well-being. We look forward to learning alongside you!

 

Explore More about Sessions and Speakers and Share the Excitement With Your School Community with This Interactive Series Brochure

 

 

Enrollment & Registration

Only one person needs to enroll your school. Your school pays only one fee. After enrolling, all who plan to attend the live webinars or access the recordings & resources must register on Zoom.


 

Registration Fee

$725 per school for NWAIS schools

Your enrollment fee covers your entire school community for all 6 webinars and includes access to all sessions and all recordings for anyone affiliated with your school, including parents and care givers, trustees, faculty, staff and administrators.

 

 

 

Series Overview

 

 

Session 1 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026

4:30-5:30pm PT / 5:30-6:30pm MT

 

School Readiness: Executive Function — Needed to "Do School"

 

 

With Presenter: Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP who has over 30 years' experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction.

 

 

Content is particularly useful to those with children in grades 3–12

Recording of this webinar will be available until December 31, 2026.

 

  

 

 

 

Session 2 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026

4:30-5:30pm PT / 5:30-6:30pm MT

 
The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success & A Better Life 
 
With presenter Shawn Achor who has become one of the world's leading researchers on the connection between a positive brain and success
 
Content is useful to all parents & caregivers
Recording of this webinar will be available until March 1, 2027. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Session 3 | Wednesday, January 13, 2027

4:30-5:30pm PT / 5:30-6:30pm MT

 

The Family Guide to Screen / Life Balance: What to Do About Tech & Kids

 

With presenter Catherine Price, science journalist, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and a leading voice in the national conversation about how people of all ages can create healthy relationships with technology and live meaningful, fun lives.

 

 

Content is particularly useful to those with children under 13

Recording of this webinar will be available until June 30, 2027.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Session 4 | Tuesday, February 9, 2027

4:30-5:30pm PT / 5:30-6:30pm MT

 

Protecting Your Child in the Age of Deepfakes

 
With presenter Evan Harris, a national expert on emerging AI risks in schools, with a focus on deepfake abuse and digital safety. 
 
Content is particularly useful to those with children in grades 4-12.
Recording 
of this webinar will be available until June 30, 2027.

 

 

 

Session 5 | Thursday, April 8, 2027

4:30-5:30pm PT / 5:30-6:30pm MT

 

How Temperament Shapes Who We Become: Why Some Children Need More than Others to Flourish

With presenter Aliza Pressman, PhD, developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them.  

 
Content is useful to all parents & caregivers.
Recording of this webinar will be available until June 30, 2027.

 

 

 

 

Session 6 | Tuesday, May 4, 2027

4:30-5:30pm PT / 5:30-6:30pm MT

 

The Power of One

 

With presenter John O'Leary, bestselling author who shares his extraordinary journey of surviving a life-changing explosion at age nine, inspiring audiences around the world to live with greater gratitude, courage, and purpose. 

 

Content is useful to all parents & caregivers

Recording of this webinar will be available until June 30, 2027.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explore More about Sessions and Speakers and Share the Excitement With Your School Community with This Interactive Series Brochure

  

 

 

Registration 

RegistrationWill Open July 8, 2026

  • Schools will designate a single school representative to receive communication for the full series on the behalf of attendees. 

  • In advance of each session, the school representative will receive details to share with their attendees about how to sign up through zoom.

  • This school representative will also receive links to all recordings to share with attendees. NWAIS will not contact attendees individually. 

 


Pricing - $725
 

School Wide Registration - Available only to NWAIS Schools 

Includes access to all sessions and all recordings for anyone affiliated with your school, including parents and care givers, trustees, faculty, staff and administrators.

 

Recording Expiration

September 29, 2026 recording will be available until December 31, 2026.
December 1, 2026 recording will be available until March 1, 2027.
All other webinars will be recorded & available until June 30, 2027.

Please note that we cannot extend deadlines as per speaker agreements.

 

Cancellation

Cancellations for school wide registrations are eligible for a refund after a $100 cancellation fee by September 15, 2026. After that no refunds will be offered. 


 

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to reach out to us at PD@nwais.org.