The Tidewater School provides a supportive team approach for the education of children.  Parents and Staff must work together in this effort.  Seminars are presented by our Staff to assist parents in their understanding of the philosophy of learning and the development of the cognitive and social emotional growth of the child.  It is imperative that parents attend the seminars in order to fully understand the instruction and learning process, the progression and presentation of the curriculum and the role of the environment and materials. A unified approach enables the child to have consistency and support from the adults who guide their learning, both at home and at school.

Parent Seminars are offered throughout the year for parent support, enrichment and training.  Come and understand the mind and heart of your child through The Tidewater School's excellent seminars!

Seminar I:  Back to School Night

August 20, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Parents only,

  to be held at the Prince Frederick Library.

This is an essential session for all new and old families. At this time, parents will have an opportunity to socialize and welcome new families. This session provides a comprehensive overview of the school and a guide to our philosophy, policies and procedures.

Seminar II:  The Silent Journey

September 19, 2008 at 7 pm:  An Evening for Parents

September 20, 2008 at 9 am:  Discussion

Seminar III:   October 4, 2008

Seminar IV:  Testing

February 7, 2009

Parents will be provided with various materials to read prior to this seminar which is designed to examine and challenge our beliefs about the value of standardized tests and enlighten our view regarding observations and individualized assessment procedures.  The Tidewater School offers a comprehensive examination of each child with respect for individual strengths and weaknesses without need of labeling or grouping.  This seminar will provide insights for why this model works and why children deserve far greater respect than the limitations of test scores.

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

6:30 - 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 29, 2009

Seminar Sessions to be held every Thursday evening through February 26, 2009

The STEP program will provide parents with an opportunity to explore the myths of parenting as they self-reflect on their own belief systems about the ways we discipline children and why children behave as they do.  The model presented is an Adlerian model, one that is the same used for Tidewater's discipline approach with children.  The sessions last approximately 1.5 hours and child care is available for a nominal fee.  The only other fee for the course is the cost of textbooks, usually around $25.00.