Education

 Is your young child a picky eater? If so, you aren’t alone. At this age, children are trying to be more independent which may result in them asserting themselves more and refusing to eat certain foods or not at all. Rest assured this is a normal part of your child’s development. Here are some...

At Jeff and Melanie Meyer’s Thrivent Office, we know that living generously makes a significant impact on communities. But it also makes a profound impact on those who are sharing their time, talent and treasure. To help you live balanced and generous lives, we decided to create one large event...

 The City of Santa Clarita is inviting our younger residents to take part in the 30th anniversary celebration. This fall the City is launching its 30 Things for 30 Years contest. This creativity driven contest gives kids the chance to reflect on their favorite things about our City and submit a...

 Built-in terrariums and aquariums that can be viewed from inside the classroom - and out. Classroom technology that rivals the tools found at the best universities. An immersive visual and auditory experience that replicates the environments students are learning about in real time....

Those who assume that education methods used for millennia can be dismissed within a generation forget that time is the best laboratory, especially regarding human behavior. It has taken modern educators around 150 years to disassemble an educational system that took thousands of years to...

 For preschool age children, the outdoors is the best place to work on their physical skills. Jumping, running, riding bikes and balancing on walking cups help improve large motor skills. It is also a perfect time for practicing ball-handling skills like throwing and catching to master hand eye...

The reasons for homeschooling are as diverse as the families who choose this option. The ultimate goal remains the same – to provide an outstanding education that meets the needs of each individual child. Saugus Union School District shares this goal. Most Santa Clarita residents are likely...

Students, parents and the general public are invited to attend a speaker panel and displays on careers in advanced technologies on Thursday, October 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons (COC). This event highlights “Careers in the Making… design,...

Oftentimes as children travel through childhood into adolescence, parents may become frustrated by the apparent lack of respect shown toward property, school work, family and others. This developmental journey may be accompanied by behavior that is selfish, impulsive and careless, and leaves...

With escalating college tuition, today’s families are looking for ways to cut costs. Due to this increasing demand, more and more colleges are offering the ability for high school students to take college level courses to satisfy many general education requirements before entering college....

 The school year is upon us and many children are back in Preschool or starting Kindergarten. Getting your child ready for Kindergarten should be fun so when they start their first day of school they feel excited and ready. So, in a nutshell your child is ready for Kindergarten when they can...

 Once parents have made the decision to send their children to private school, the next question becomes “when should they start?” After all, private education can be costly, in both time and money. Your children may have to adjust to new, often more difficult curriculum, make new friends and...

 The William S. Hart Union High School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the...

 Preschoolers all want power! As parents, we occasionally struggle with giving our children the appropriate amounts of power. As a parent of three boys, I understand first hand how children crave to be in charge. I like to refer to those times as “choose your battles” and trust me I do!...

 Part of the widespread bullying research focuses on building positive friendships. Oftentimes, those involved in challenging social situations don’t intend to cause problems or be off-putting. Sometimes the student(s) involved have not yet mastered the art of social skills, which is what...

The Santa Clarita Valley SELPA actively encourages parents or community members who know of a child (birth to age 22) who may have special needs to contact their local school district office. The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is a consortium of five school...