Speaker Series
The Great Valley School District partners annually with community organizations and professionals to bring learning opportunities to our community. These events focus on both the physical and mental well-being of the community and, specifically, our students. All events are free to the public, but registration in advance is required.
Events are added throughout the year. Please check back often.
2025-2026 School Year
"Have You Had That Conversation"? - November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Great Valley 5/6 Center
Pre- and early-adolescence is the ideal time for families to have important conversations about substance use, with special sensitivity toward age and experience.
Together we will have an engaging conversation about:
• The reality of when and how kids are introduced to substances.
• How to have a conversation about those who struggle with substance use.
• Understanding risk factors and protective factors
• Empowering ourselves as parents.
Register here.
Coming Soon!
There are two other Speaker Series events coming up this year.
- “Solutions for Anxiety in a Culture of Instant Gratification” - January 28, 2026
- “Kids & the Tech/Life Balance” - March 11, 2026
Please stay tuned for more information. Questions? Please email Communications@gvsd.org.
Resources from Past Events
'Til Death Do You Tweet - Become a Better Digital Citizen
Tech Expert Stephanie Humphrey presented her signature seminar, ‘Til Death Do You Tweet. Topics included:
- your digital footprint
- cyberbullying
- how to have a positive online reputation
Resources:
- CommonSenseMedia.org
- SmartSocial.com
- Emojipedia
- Bark
- wiredhuman.org
- Family Online Safety Institute
- Logoffmovement.org
Stephanie’s Book: Don’t Let Your Digital Footprint Kick You in the Butt! (available on Amazon)
Kids and Stress