COSTA MESA, Calif., March 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the eighth year, the Orange County Private Schools Association (OCPSA) will hold its free Private School Fair. On Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M., OSCPA will host private schools ranging from preschools to high schools, at the UC Irvine Student Center on the University’s campus.
At the fair, families will meet admissions staff from participating schools and get educated on topics such as how to afford private school, what type of learning models are best for their family, and how to be compassionate with children but not permissive. Families will receive a directory of all participating schools, as well as printed materials from the school booths.
Hundreds of families attend the fair each year and this year’s pertinent education sessions will help parents learn more about the variety of private school options and which one is best for their children.
Families can register for this free event at http://ocpsa.org/.
Education Sessions for Parents
1:15-2:00pm – Exploring Different Models of Education
Is your head spinning with all the different types of school there are? Join this informative panel discussion with representatives from a variety of schools around the county about the fundamentals of their model. Whether you're curious about Waldorf or want to know what makes a Montessori school a Montessori, this is the discussion for you.
2:15-3:00pm – Affording Private Education
Many parents know the benefits of private school, from lower class sizes to unique educational models, but they think they can't afford it. What if you found out that you could? David Jackson of Fairmont Schools has helped hundreds of families afford private school. And, with the new tax code, there are even more ways to help you make private school affordable. Give your child the gift of a private education without breaking the bank!
3:15-4:00pm – Be Compassionate with Your Kids Without Being Permissive
Meike Lemmens has extensive experience in educational research and development of training curriculum for parents and teachers and has published in all these areas. Getting kids to listen sometimes feels impossible! Thankfully, Meike Lemmens of Parenting Classes OC has some tools you can use immediately. This workshop focuses on parenting with love and learning how to be compassionate without becoming permissive. Leave this workshop feeling inspired and equipped to get your kids to listen.
Participating OCPSA member schools include:
| Army and Navy Academy | 7th Grade - 12th Grade | Carlsbad |
| Brain Balance Achievement Center of Lake Forest | Kindergarten - 12th Grade | Lake Forest |
| Carden Hall | Pre-Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Newport Beach |
| Fairmont Private Schools | Preschool - 12th Grade | Anaheim |
| Fusion Academy | 6th Grade - 12th Grade | Huntington Beach |
| Higher Ground Education | Nursery - 6th Grade | Foothill Ranch |
| International School of Los Angeles | Preschool - 8th Grade | Orange |
| JSerra Catholic High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | San Juan Capistrano |
| LePort Montessori | Nursery - 8th Grade | Huntington Beach |
| Mariners Christian School | Pre-Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Costa Mesa |
| Oakridge Private School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Orange |
| Pacific Academy | 7th Grade - 12th Grade | Irvine |
| Page Academy | Nursery - 8th Grade | Costa Mesa |
| Renascence School International | Preschool - 6th Grade | Costa Mesa |
| Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Tustin |
| Stratford School Mission Viejo | Preschool - 8th Grade | Mission Viejo |
| Test Prep Gurus | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Seal Beach |
| The Geneva School | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Laguna Woods |
| The Open School | Kindergarten - 12th Grade | Orange |
The non-profit Orange County Private School Association was founded in 1970 as a group of independent preschools through high schools. OCPSA’s goal is to make families aware of and choose the right school for their family among the diverse private schools in Orange County.
Contact: Andrea Messina
714-632-6800
amessina@ocpsa.org