Education Series
Cascades Academy presents an annual Education Series focused on bringing the community together to enhance lifelong learning, provide an opportunity to connect with experts and hear tips for joyful parenting. All events are open to the public, registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at Cascades Academy. We hope you'll join us!
2023-2024 Upcoming Events
Finding the Magic in Middle School Talk and Book Signing with Chris Balme
Tuesday, October 10, 7 - 8:30 PM
Light Refreshments, 6:30 - 7 PM
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
61980 Skyline Ranch Road
Bend, OR 97703
In this talk, author and acclaimed educator Chris Balme shows how to tap into the positive potential of middle school. It begins with understanding what's going on inside the middle school brain. Balme introduces three key developmental needs for middle schoolers, offering practical tips to support them at each step of the way. Drawing on his experience as a middle school founder and principal, as well as the latest neuroscience, he offers a fresh and uplifting take on the transformative years of middle school.
This talk is based on Balme's book, Finding the Magic in Middle School, which was published in 2022 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller for adolescent psychology. Renowned adolescent psychologist and author Madeline Levine called it "a must-read for anyone who has a tween or works with tweens."
This evening community gathering is intended to support the wellbeing and growth of parents, adolescents, educators and mental health professionals. Interconnected Diversity in the lead organizer in collaboration with Cascades Academy and Seven Peaks.
Past Events
- Transhood Documentary and Panel Discussion 4.13.22
- COCC Season of Nonviolence 2023
- Workshop: The Courage of Compassion with Ruth Williamson | 3.13.23 at 5:30 PM
- In Partnership with BendFilm - Documentary Film Screening & Discussion: Blend: On Being Black in Bend | 2.23.23
- Challenge Success: The Healthier Approach to College Admissions | 10.27.22
- Expanding Gender Understanding | 10.5.22
- THE WELL-BALANCED STUDENT, 4.7.22
- World MUSE Hybrid (un)Conference | 3.4.22-3.6.22
- The Importance of Talking to Your Kids about Social Identity | 2.8.22
- "BRAIDING SWEETGRASS" TWO-PART VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION | 1.26.22 & 2.24.22
- COCC Season of Nonviolence 2022
- Hunger and Homelessness Panel Discussion | 11.17.21
- Safety in a Digital Age | 12.7.21