Welcome!
Module #1: Narrowing Down the Options
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Welcome to Module 1 (0:58)
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Soul Searching Pt. 1: Your Family's Values (1:57)
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Soul Searching Pt. 2: Your Child (1:36)
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Soul Searching Pt. 3: Logistical Constraints (2:37)
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Soul Searching Pt. 4: Other Factors to Consider (8:17)
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Understanding Grades of Entry: Preschool, TK, and Kindergarten (Why Your Child's Age Matters!) (5:04)
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Understanding Grades of Entry: 6th Grade and Non-Traditional Entry Points (1st-5th, 7th-8th) (3:53)
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Non-Traditional Schooling Options (3:02)
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Researching Pt. 1: Where to Find Accurate and Current Data About Bay Area Schools (2:29)
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Researching Pt. 2: Digging Deeper (3:07)
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Researching Pt. 3: How to Interpret the Data (2:29)
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Researching Pt. 4: Data to Prioritize (1:31)
Module #2: The Application and Enrollment Process
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Welcome to Module 2 (1:15)
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Before You Apply Pt. 1: Ravenna and School Inquiries (2:12)
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Before You Apply Pt. 2: Admissions Events (4:02)
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Before You Apply Pt. 3: Crafting Your Final List (3:57)
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Completing Applications Pt. 1: Deadlines (2:26)
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Completing Applications Pt. 2: Parent Essays (5:25)
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Completing Applications Pt. 3: Student Essays (Middle School Only) (1:19)
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Completing Applications Pt. 4: Teacher Recommendations (3:07)
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Completing Applications Pt. 5: Transcripts, Photos, and Fees (2:37)
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Completing Applications Pt. 6: Disclosing Diagnoses and Special Needs (1:36)
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Interviews, Assessments, and Testing Pt. 1: Parent Interviews (4:47)
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Interviews, Assessments, and Testing Pt. 2: Student Assessments and Visits (TK & Kindergarten) (6:09)
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Interviews, Assessments, and Testing Pt. 3: Student Assessments and Visits (1st-8th Grade) (3:14)
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Interviews, Assessments, and Testing Pt. 4: IQ Tests (2:36)
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Interviews, Assessments, and Testing Pt. 5: Standardized Tests (1st-8th Grade) (4:44)
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After the Applications: Do's and Don'ts (4:05)
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The Public School Process Pt. 1: Neighborhood School Assignments (2:14)
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The Public School Process Pt. 2: Lottery Assignment Systems (2:20)
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The Public School Process Pt. 3: Intradistrict Transfers (1:43)
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The Public School Process Pt. 4: Interdistrict Transfers (2:04)
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The Public School Process Pt. 5: Charter Schools (1:44)
Module #3: Dollars and Cents
Module #4: Decision Time
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Welcome to Module 4 (0:35)
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Decision Week Pt. 1: The Three Possible Outcomes (2:17)
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Decision Week Pt. 2: Accepting Offers (1:58)
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Decision Week Pt. 3: Navigating Different Scenarios (3:52)
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Navigating Waitlists Pt. 1: Getting Waitlisted at a Top Choice (2:33)
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Navigating Waitlists Pt. 2: Backing Out of a Signed Contract (3:03)
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Navigating Waitlists Pt. 3: How to Get from Waitlisted to Accepted (1:53)
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The Unlikely Worst Case Scenario: What to Do If You Don't Get Into Any Schools (2:41)
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Public School Assignments Pt. 1: What to Do Once You Receive Your Assignment (1:59)
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Public School Assignments Pt. 2: Waitlists (2:31)
Module #5: Special Circumstances
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Welcome to Module #5 (0:38)
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Timing Issues Pt. 1: Moving or Relocating (3:18)
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Timing Issues Pt. 2: Late or Off-Cycle Applications (1:25)
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Timing Issues Pt. 3: Mid-Year Transfers (2:10)
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Special Education and Neurodiverse Students (Public Schools) (2:23)
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Special Education and Neurodiverse Students (Private Schools) (5:28)
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What to Do if a School Doesn’t Renew Your Contract (2:15)
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Getting Counseled Out of a Private School (1:15)
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Finding Placement for an 8th Grade Student (1:09)
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How to Handle Bullying or Harrassment of Your Child (1:17)
Course Wrap-Up
