How to Recognize Learning Differences in Early Childhood

How to Recognize Learning Differences in Early Childhood

Education, Learning Differences & Neurodiversity Profiles, Special Needs

How to recognize learning differences in early childhood Parents often sense when something about their child's learning seems different. During the early childhood years, from preschool through the first years of elementary school, children develop ...read more
Touring High Schools? Here’s What Colleges Wish You’d Ask When Visiting a Silicon Valley High School Open House

Touring High Schools? Here’s What Colleges Wish You’d Ask When Visiting a Silicon Valley High School Open House

High School Open Houses, Open Houses on the Peninsula

Touring High Schools? Here’s What Colleges Wish You’d Ask Touring high schools is one of the most exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) steps in your child’s educational journey. For many Bay Area families, especially on the Peninsula and in Silicon Valley, the ...read more
What Is Inclusive Education? A Bay Area Parent’s Guide

What Is Inclusive Education? A Bay Area Parent’s Guide

Inclusive Education Basics

What Is Inclusive Education? A Bay Area Parent’s Guide If your child has ADHD, autism, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, OCD, or is gifted/twice-exceptional (2e) or thrice-exceptional (3e), you may be searching for ...read more
When Should You Start Touring Preschools in the Bay Area?

When Should You Start Touring Preschools in the Bay Area?

Education, Open Houses in San Francisco and the North Bay, Open Houses in the East Bay, Open Houses in the South Bay, Open Houses on the Peninsula, Preschool Open Houses, Preschoolers

When Should You Start Touring Preschools in the Bay Area? Choosing a preschool is one of the most exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—steps in your child’s educational journey. In the Bay Area, where options are as diverse as the families who live here, touring ...read more
Five Early Indicators a Student Might Need Reading and Writing Support

Five Early Indicators a Student Might Need Reading and Writing Support

Child Development, Education, Special Needs

Every parent wants their child to feel confident and capable in school, especially with foundational skills like reading and writing. Every student’s learning journey is unique, and some students need extra support to develop these skills fully. Recognizing the ...read more
Finding the Right Fit: Why Small Schools Shine for Neurodiverse Students

Finding the Right Fit: Why Small Schools Shine for Neurodiverse Students

Education, Inclusive Education Basics, Special Needs

Finding the Right Fit: Why Small Schools Shine for Neurodiverse Students As students approach the middle and high school years, their learning needs become clearer. For neurodiverse learners—those with ADHD, dyslexia, language-based learning differences, autism ...read more
East Bay Gifted and Talented Resources for Parents of Gifted Children and Gifted Students: Helping Students Achieve Education Success

East Bay Gifted and Talented Resources for Parents of Gifted Children and Gifted Students: Helping Students Achieve Education Success

Education

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Bentley School Lafayette Campus

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1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, California 94549
K - 12th Grade
short description: Bentley School is a vibrant, intellectually curious community where students are taught how to think rather than what to think.
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Bowman School

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4000 Terman Dr
Palo Alto, California 94306
PreK - 12th Grade
short description: Bowman's unique program combines strong academics with enrichment activities that uses researched-based Montessori experiential learning methods to stimulate creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving while cultivating a lifelong love of learning
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Charles Armstrong School

ADHD Executive function focused programs Dyslexia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Dyspraxia support Elementary Schools Language based learning differences Middle SchoolsSan Mateo County Schools
1405 Solana Dr
Belmont, California 94002
1st Grade - 8th Grade
short description: Charles Armstrong School is renowned for serving students with Dyslexia and related language-based learning differences.
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East Bay German International School

Elementary Schools High Schools Language Immersion Schools Middle SchoolsAlameda County Schools
1070 41st St
Emeryville, California 94608
Preschool - 12th Grade
short description: The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) is a dual-language immersion school offering exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant school community.
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East Bay German International School (EBGIS) Early Childhood Program

Language Immersion Preschools Preschools Preschools and ChildcareAlameda County Preschools
1070 41st St
Emeryville, California 94608
Preschool - K
short description: The EBGIS Early Childhood Program employs bilingual immersion and a play-based and project-oriented approach widely used in Europe. No prior knowledge of German is required.
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East Bay International High School (EBIHS)

High Schools Language Immersion SchoolsAlameda County Schools
1070 41st St
Emeryville, California 94608
Preschool - 12th Grade
short description: The East Bay International High School (EBIHS) is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the highly regarded IB Diploma Programme to all its students.
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Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Elementary Schools Language Immersion Schools Middle Schools SchoolsAlameda County Schools
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, California 94710
Preschool - 8th Grade
short description: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a bilingual French-American school, founded in 1977. In our Preschool (2s) to 8th Grade, we offer an international minded, warm and inspiring experience to our 400 students.
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Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley Preschool

Language Immersion Preschools Preschools and ChildcareAlameda County Preschools
1009 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, California 94710
Preschool - 8th Grade
short description: Every day our students learn to speak, write, and think in French and in English, becoming open-minded, adaptable learners who discover their best selves while respecting the differences of others.
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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional

Elementary Schools IB Schools Kindergarten Language Immersion Schools Middle SchoolsAlameda County Schools
4550 San Pablo Ave
Emeryville, California 94608
K - 8th Grade
short description: Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is an independent PreK-8 school offering a multilingual, international education that inspires our students to engage with a changing global world.
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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Preschool

Language Immersion Preschools Preschools and ChildcareAlameda County Preschools
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, California 94609
PreK - TK
short description: At Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI), PK and TK are more than a first step toward elementary school. They are the beginning of a lifelong journey of curiosity, confidence, connection, and bilingualism.
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Hiba Academy Bay Area

Bilingual Schools Kindergarten Pre Kindergarten Transitional KindergartenSan Francisco Schools
99 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, California 94103
PreK - 5th Grade
short description: Hiba Academy Bay Area provides a dual language education— English and Chinese—with just the right balance of academic rigor, multicultural experience, and personal wellbeing. We are part of Wellington College Education–a global network of schools.
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Lollipop Lane Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten

Pre Kindergarten Preschools Preschools and ChildcareAlameda County Preschools
341 Paseo Grande
San Lorenzo, California 94580
Preschool - PreK
short description: Lollipop Lane is a privately owned and operated Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten, licensed by the State of California. We’re located in downtown San Lorenzo,
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Lycée Français de San Francisco – Ashbury Campus

Kindergarten Pre Kindergarten Preschools Transitional KindergartenSan Francisco Preschools San Francisco Schools
755 Ashbury St
San Francisco, California 94117
Preschool - 5th Grade
short description: Parents come to LFSF for its reputation of academic excellence and the focus on multilingualism and critical thinking that our school built over the past 50+years. They stay for the tight knit community of international families and call LFSF home.
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Lycée Français de San Francisco – Ortega Campus

Bilingual Schools High Schools International Education Middle SchoolsSan Francisco Preschools San Francisco Schools
1201 Ortega St
San Francisco, California 94122
6th Grade - 12th Grade
short description: Parents come to LFSF for its reputation of academic excellence and the focus on multilingualism and critical thinking that our school built over the past 50+years. They stay for the tight knit community of international families and call LFSF home.
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Lycée Français de San Francisco – Sausalito Campus

Bilingual Schools Elementary Schools Kindergarten Pre Kindergarten PreschoolsMarin County Preschools Marin County Schools
610 Coloma St
Sausalito, California 94965
Preschool - 5th Grade
short description: Parents come to LFSF for its reputation of academic excellence and the focus on multilingualism and critical thinking that our school built over the past 50+years. They stay for the tight knit community of international families and call LFSF home.
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Mission Hills Middle School Union City Campus

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Pre Kindergarten Transitional KindergartenAlameda County Schools
250 Tamarack Dr
Union City, California 94587
TK - 8th Grade
short description: Mission Hills provides top-quality education to students. We have two campuses: Union City (grades Jr. K-8) and Castro Valley (grades Jr. K-5). Both locations have year-long open enrollment, based on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Montessori Elementary Intermediate School of Alameda – MEISA

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Montessori Preschools Montessori Schools Pre Kindergarten SchoolsAlameda County Schools
1400 6th St
Alameda, California 94501
PreK - 8th Grade
short description: MEISA involves the academic rigor of core subjects, balanced by an emphasis in writing, critical thinking, public speaking and the arts. Our curriculum involves the integration of the common core within the Montessori academic scope and sequence.
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Redeemer School

Christian Schools Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Preschools Transitional KindergartenSan Mateo County Preschools San Mateo County Schools Santa Clara County Preschools Santa Clara County Schools
468 Grand St
Redwood City, California 94062
TK - 8th Grade
short description: Where we are growing confident young minds in Character, Intellect & Faith. Ranked one of the top TK-8 private schools in the Peninsula & rooted in 100 years of Christian values, our culture creates a joyful & safe space for students to flourish.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Catholic Schools High SchoolsSan Francisco Schools
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, California 94109
9th Grade - 12th Grade
short description: Students and their families choose SHC for the strength of our academics, our diverse array of co-curricular opportunities, and for the warmth of our inclusive and nurturing community.
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Sand Hill School at Children’s Health Council

ADHD Executive function focused programs Autism Level 1 High functioning Dyslexia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Dyspraxia support Elementary Schools Kindergarten Language based learning differences Middle Schools Special Education SchoolsSanta Clara County Schools
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, California 94304
2nd Grade - 8th Grade
short description: Sand Hill School at CHC is a specialized school for students with learning differences, such as dyslexia and ADHD, who may also experience school-related anxiety. We believe that every child can learn when supported by expert educators and evidence

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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Class of 2031 Application Available

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Class of 2031 Application Available

September 4, 2026 at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in 1055 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109 United States | Open House, San Francisco North Bay School Open House Events, School Open House

Class of 2031 Application Checklist Application for the Class of 2031 Application fee $100 by the Priority Deadline (November 19, 2026 at noon) Subsequent to the Priority Deadline ($50 additional

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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional PK and TK Tours

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional PK and TK Tours

September 8, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Oakland in 410 Alcatraz Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609 United States by Escuela Bilingue Internacional | East Bay School Open House Events, Education, Open House, Preschool, School Open House

Explore Early Years at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (PK & TK Tours) Discover how a strong foundation begins at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI), where our Preschool (PK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional PK and TK Tours

Escuela Bilingüe Internacional PK and TK Tours

September 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Oakland in 410 Alcatraz Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609 United States by Escuela Bilingue Internacional | East Bay School Open House Events, Education, Open House, Preschool, School Open House

Explore Early Years at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (PK & TK Tours) Discover how a strong foundation begins at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI), where our Preschool (PK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

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The Springstone School | Middle School Group Tour

The Springstone School | Middle School Group Tour

September 17, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am at The Springstone School in 1035 Carol Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549 United States by The Springstone School Free | 7th-12th grade, Academic, East Bay School Open House Events, Education, High School, Middle School, Open House, School

Small Program Specific Tours welcome up to 3 families/groups who are specifically interested in either the Springstone Middle School or Springstone Community High School to join Principal Rucker on a

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The Springstone School | Community High School Group Tour

The Springstone School | Community High School Group Tour

September 17, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am at The Springstone School in 1035 Carol Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549 United States by The Springstone School Free | 7th-12th grade, Academic, East Bay School Open House Events, Education, High School, Middle School, Open House, School, School Open House

Small Program Specific Tours welcome up to 3 families/groups who are specifically interested in either the Springstone Middle School or Springstone Community High School to join Principal Rucker on a

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Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) at UC Berkeley

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Camp Cities: Berkeley, Point Richmond
For over 40 years ATDP has offered challenging courses for highly motivated scholars. Explore academic passions through our intellectually stimulating and demanding summer classes. Grades K-11. Apply Early!
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Adventure Kids Summer Camp

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Camp Cities: Serving Orinda, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Lafayette, Orinda, Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin , Pleasant Hill and surrounding cities.
Adventure Kids Summer Day Camps offers the best in summer adventure for kids ages 7-14. 2023 adventures include Six Flags, water parks, bowling , archery, movies, swimming, roller skating and much more.
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Berkeley Day Camp

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Ages 5-12 - Enjoy the creative songs, crafts, projects, games, and special activities that make Berkeley Day Camp such a fun and memorable experience each year at the BERKELEY MARINA!
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Camp Gold Hollow is a small, welcoming overnight camp where kids unplug, build confidence, and feel known. Voted Best of 2025 for Outdoor & Nature Camps, we offer camper choice, caring staff, and free bus transportation from the Bay Area& Sacramento
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Dancing Paintbrush Studio

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Camp Cities: Berkeley
Please join our Award-Winning Summer Art Camp for a summer filled with Fun and Creativity! Voted Best of the Bay by Parent's Press! Our new location is on Solano Avenue, Berkeley, in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood! We are so excited to serve you!
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Hiller Aviation Museum – Aviation Camp

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The Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos offers an immersive, hands-on aerospace adventure for campers entering grades K-7. The program includes model aircraft construction, realistic flight simulators, behind-the-scenes experiences, & more!
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SHC Summer Institute at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Academic Enrichment Camps Animals Nature and Outdoor Camps Arts and Crafts Camps Baseball Camp Basketball Camp Camps Coding Computer Science Creative Arts Debate Camp Enginering Programs Football Camp or Program Marine Biology Science Camps Sports Camps
Camp Cities: San Francisco, CA
The SHC Summer Institute is a series of one-week enrichment courses and sports academies for motivated students and athletes ages 9–14 with both in-person and online offerings available.
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Summer at Serendipity School

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Come join us this summer at Camp Quest! 8 weeks of adventure, enrichment, friendship and fun. Experience Art, STEM, Performing Arts, Sports, Cooking and so much more.
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WanderWorks

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Camp Cities: Varies
WanderWorks is a curated collection and advisory service for the best international camps around the world for English-speaking kids. I work with parents on advising them on the best international camps for their family around the world.

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