A symposium for parents of gifted children
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Edmonds-Woodway High School
The Great Hall
7600 212th St SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
Registration begins at 8: a.m. Conference 8:30 – 12:30 Brown Bag lunch 12:30 – 2:00
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Why come to the CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE?
• Do you have questions about your child’s exceptional abilities and differences?
• How often can you talk with educators and other parents who understand about the joys and challenges of raising a high-ability child?
• Will you invest half a day reminding yourself of the joys of raising a high-ability child?
Parents of gifted rarely have the opportunity to get information about the specific academic, emotional and social needs of their gifted children. They have even less opportunity to talk with other adults candidly about the delights and the challenges of raising truly bright children.
Keynote Speakers:
So What? Who Are These Kids and Why Do We Serve Them?
Frequently it is difficult to explain to others why it can be challenging to have a very bright child. This presentation is designed to help participants articulate who gifted
children are, what their characteristics and learning needs are, what their social and emotional issues are, the myths surrounding this small population, and the risk factors
they face.
Charlotte Akin is an award winning teacher of gifted students, retired director of gifted education in the Evergreen School District (Vancouver, WA), President-elect of the Washington Association of Educators of Talented and Gifted, and a published author in multiple forms and fields including gifted education.
9:45 – 11:30 Breakout sessions:
Session 1
Childhood Stress& Anxiety – Chris McCurry, PhD
Non- Traditional Options - Patrice Torres
Gifted Tweens - Lisa Krieger
Session 2
Building Relationships with Administrators and
Teachers to Benefit Highly Capable Learners
Brian Fox and Nancy Velazquez
Student Voices: What has Worked for Them
Teen panel discussion
Twice Exceptional: Caught Between a Rock and a
Hard Place - Larry Davis
11:45 Closing Keynote:
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to continue to learn how to help your children manage their giftedness.
| Registration Information: |
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Pre-Register |
At the Door |
| NWGCA Member |
$24 |
$30 |
| Non-Member* |
$59 |
$65 |
*(non-member price includes a 2011 membership to NWGCA valued at $35)
Additional family members may attend for $5 each |
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NWGCA
PO Box 10704
Spokane, WA 99209
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