Dawson Parent University
Although families are the primary educators of their children, student achievement throughout life is increased when the School and families work together as partners.
Virtual Parent University Series
In conjunction with the Parent Association Executive Committee, The Alexander Dawson School hosts and facilitates Parent University workshops to provide current research in parenting and child development.
Continuing Dawson's tradition of introducing to our community transformative and expert speakers who are leaders in their field, the 2019-20 Parent University series will deliver insight with motivational and encouraging ideas to help parents develop the will and the way to create a positive impact on your child's life. We invite you to take this journey with us as we work to create an arena of positive change, not only within the Dawson campus but throughout our community as a whole.
2020-2021 Virtual Parent University Schedule
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Empathy: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In An All-About-Me World - December 2, 2020
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9 a.m.Join us for a community conversation with Dr. Mary Choi Kelly, of MCK Leadership Talent Group, about the “Empathy Advantage” and how empathetic behaviors can help grow our children into more resilient, healthy, and successful adults.In preparation, we Dawson parents to read the book UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in our All-About- Me World by renowned educational psychologist and parenting expert Michele Borba, Ed.D. Please note, you do not have to read the entire book to virtually attend Parent University and participate in the discussion. -
Growing a Culture of Inquiry with Our Children - February 24
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9 a.m.Dawson’s approach to teaching and learning is predicated on the belief that schooling as we know it must evolve to prepare students for college and beyond. We are excited to welcome Allison Zmuda and Dr. Bena Kallick, authors of the book Students at the Center: Personalized Learning with Habits of Mind, to discuss how schools must respond to the changing needs of our students as they inherit a post-pandemic career force.
Please click here to read more about Allison Zmuda and Dr. Bena Kallick and the presentation they will deliver during Parent University, Growing a Culture of Inquiry with Our Children.
Dawson Parent University Resources
"Parenting During a Pandemic" with Dr. Michael Thompson (October 21, 2020)
The Alexander Dawson School
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, an independent school located on 33-acres in the community of Summerlin, is Nevada’s first Stanford University Challenge Success partner school for students in early childhood through grade eight. Utilizing the unique Challenge Success framework, Dawson uses research-based strategies and programs that emphasize student academics, wellbeing, and a healthy school-life balance to create more engaged, motivated, and resilient learners and leaders. At Dawson, students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.