Learn what brain science, gender research, and educational psychology has to say about raising girls primed to learn and be successful in school. What can you do as parents, guardians, and support adults?

1. Seattle Girls’ School Parent/Guardian Information Series Session Two: Priming Your Girls for Success September 15, 2010

2. Introductions Warm-Up Questions As you think about your role in your girl’s success, what do you see as your most important spheres of influence? Do you have any questions about how to support her best? (Please jot down your questions on a note card)

4. Disclaimers and Other Food for Thought

5. Safety, Honesty, Vulnerability

11. Mixing it Up My Girl Is… An only child The oldest child A middle child The youngest child An adopted child Please gather in birth order groups. Meet, chat, clarify. Did anything surprise you? How does it inform your parenting?

18. Mixing it Up I am thinking about changing my approach to: Praise Grades Homework Gender Race Please gather in interest groups. Meet, chat, clarify. How might you apply what you have learned today into your actions?

19. Caution

20. Moving Ahead

21. Questions, Questions

22. Coming Soon to a Parent/Guardian Program Series Near You… Curriculum Night Adolescence Math Night Alternative Aggression (Female Bullying) Sex Ed Programs And More!

24. Thank You! Have a fantastic evening!