The Bear Creek School Hosts Tools for Success Seminar

REDMOND, Wash. - Oct. 23, 2018 - PRLog -- The Bear Creek School is hosting Tools for Success, a parenting and academic strategies event, on November 3, 2018. Tools for Success is free and open to the public. This event features a keynote and 22 breakout sessions on a variety of developmental, educational, and academic topics.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and refreshments. At 9:00 a.m., Cynthia Tobias, an internationally recognized author and speaker, will deliver the keynote entitled "More Than Just Another Day of School," providing insights and practical strategies for recognizing and appreciating all kinds of learning styles. Multiple breakout sessions on topics related to parenting and academic strategies will follow. Parents with children of all ages as well as middle school and high school students will gain the latest in academic information and advice in addition to parenting research, encouragement, and support strategies.

There are many sessions for parents of young children such as "Why Kids Misbehave," "Personality and Temperament," and "Raising a Resilient Child." Tobias is also presenting a double session entitled, "You Can't Make Me, But I Can Be Persuaded" about working with a strong-willed child. There are several sessions designed specifically for student audiences, including "Innovate. Make. Create.," "Speaking With Confidence," and "College Itch," and other sessions intended for parents of older students such as "Preparing Your Child for Adulthood" and "Culture of Competition."

Come experience why Bear Creek faculty and staff are recognized as thought leaders and experts in the field of education. For a complete seminar schedule, breakout session topic descriptions, and speaker bios, and to register for the event, visit http://www.tbcs.org/success.

The seminar will conclude at noon followed by an optional Admissions overview, Q&A, student panel, and a complimentary light lunch for prospective families. Guests are invited to stay if they would like to learn more about The Bear Creek School.

About The Bear Creek School

Founded in 1988, in Redmond, Washington, The Bear Creek School (http://www.tbcs.org) is an independent classical Christian school that believes only when faith, mind, and heart are fed together can students experience the fullness of education which produces leaders who think well and are compelled to engage the world.

Celebrating 30 years and recognized as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, Bear Creek serves students from the greater Eastside and is housed on two campuses. Redmond Campus on Union Hill serves kindergarten to grade 12 students. Valley Campus, also in Redmond, serves preschool students. The Bear Creek School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools and AdvancED/Northwest Accreditation Commission.