September 28, 2026

Dear Columbus Academy Families,

Each school year, Columbus Academy offers resources surrounding topics important to the development of parents and their students, and to help faculty gain valuable insight into how they can help our students flourish. These offerings have included in-person speakers and virtual webinars, all of which our parents/guardians are invited to register and attend – at no cost to you – throughout the year.

This year’s Parent Academy Series begins tomorrow night (Tuesday, September 29) with a presentation on “School Readiness: Executive Function Needed to ‘Do School’” by executive function expert Sarah Ward. Click on her short video below to learn more.

To register for this live webinar or its recording, click on the button below to sign up via Zoom. You will then be emailed a unique link from Zoom 5-10 minutes prior to the start time, which is 7:30 p.m. ET for tomorrow’s presentation.

Future webinars include:

Tuesday, December 1

“The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success & A Better Life” with Shawn Achor

Wednesday, January 13

“The Family Guide to Screen/Life Balance: What to Do About Tech & Kids” with Catherine Price

Tuesday, February 9

“Protecting Your Child in the Age of Deepfakes” with Evan Harris

Thursday, April 8

“How Temperament Shapes Who We Become: Why Some Children Need More than Others to Flourish” with Aliza Pressman

Tuesday, May 4

“The Power of One” with John O'Leary

We encourage you to take advantage of these helpful resources.

Sincerely,

Will Matsuzaki

Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs