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Presented by Austina De Bonte
What Parents & Educators Need to Know About Smart Kids Many people are surprised to learn that their bright children’s unique “quirks” are well-studied social and emotional behavior patterns that appear across large populations of highly intelligent children, traits such as:
These and many other perplexing behaviors are common in this population. Learn the latest neuroscience and research about what’s normal, what to expect as they grow, and why genuine challenge is vitally important for kids’ social and emotional development, as well as developing their academic talents, from the preschool and elementary years through high school and beyond. The format of the workshop will provide time to go in depth about the topic as well as engage in guided discussion. The goal of this workshop is to give you research-based perspectives and new tools for your toolbox, whether you are a parent or an educator. Saturday, March 28 1:00-5:00 p.m. Brightwater Environmental Education & Community Center Woodinville, Washington Cost: $50 (bring a guest for just $20 more!) Register now! |
Central Washington Hi-Cap Conference
Central Washington opportunity to learn about : *your gifted child’s unique traits, *how to be your child’s best advocate, and *how to nurture your gifted child in and out of the classroom. Presenters include Austina De Bonte, Marcia Holland and Amanda Gustafson, local experts in the field of gifted education. Northwest Gifted Child Association is proud to host a mini conference for families and educators of gifted children in Central Washington on the afternoon of April 25 in Yakima. Please join us for this exciting event! Saturday, April 25 12:30-5:30 p.m. Educational Service District 105 Support Site Yakima, Washington Cost: $35 (bring a guest for just $15 more!) register here |
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GIFTED EDUCATION DAY 2020 Friday, January 31 The Columbia Room Legislative Building Olympia We are back for another year of advocacy for our highly capable/gifted students. Our bill went deep into the legislative process last session, only to fail at the end. Our efforts did educate many legislators on the needs of gifted students and several committee and floor votes on our bill showed widespread support. Here's everything you need to know to have an impactful day in Olympia: Gifted Ed Day Handbook Join us! Email wagifted@earthlink.net for more info |
Whitworth University Gifted Education Institute Experience an on-campus institute at Whitworth University that will help you grow as a professional and learn to address contemporary issues in gifted education. And for parents of gifted children in the Spokane region – this is a unique opportunity to hear from professionals in the field of gifted education! Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Responding to Diversity in Student Potential Students do not express their potential in the same way. Oftentimes students’ talents and potentials go unnoticed by parents, teachers, and counselors because how students express this potential is non-traditional. With help from experts, we can begin to identify and support the growth of the diverse spectrum of student potential. This one-day institute will prepare educators and parents to identify, understand, and support diverse expressions of potential, including underachievement, perfectionism, twice-exceptionality, and social-emotional intensity. Saturday, February 8 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Whitworth University Spokane, Washington Cost: $180 (includes lunch) Register now! |
Math Festivals
Save the Date: Seattle’s 9th annual JRMF 2020 When: March 14, 1:00 – 4:30 Where: HUB South Ballroom at UW Seattle campus What: A mathematics festival celebrating collaborative problem-solving, playful math experiences, and beautiful ideas. Who: 4th graders – 10th graders Cost: $10 – 15 sliding scale. Contact host for reduced pricing for groups. Free scholarships given to anyone who requests them, without question. Also, adults can join our free Parent Workshop! At 1:15 – 2:45 in HUB room 250! No registration necessary. Parents are invited to attend this session on creating a rich environment for mathematical exploration at home. Featuring ideas for games, puzzles, and other joyful math activities. For more info click here. |
University of Washington Engineering Discovery Days
Save the dates for 2020: Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 Join us at Engineering Discovery Days, where students can:
Registration is required and will open at 9 a.m. on January 7, 2020. Space is limited and registration will close when we reach capacity. LEARN MORE |
UW Center for YOUNG SCHOLARS REACH PROGRAM
At the University of Washington YSP-REACH 1 July 6-10, 2020 YSP-REACH 2 July 20-24, 2020
Are you a high school student interested in becoming an engineer or scientist? Do the fields of neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, and biomedical research fascinate you?
Join us at the Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus for an in-depth neural engineering experience.
What is the Center for Neurotechnology? The CNT develops innovative modes of human-computer interaction by connecting brains with technology. We study signals from the brain, use that information to cause an action--such as moving a prosthetic hand or computer cursor--and provide useful information back to the brain. Our research is aimed at significantly improving the quality of life for people with spinal cord injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and other disabilities by helping restore mobility and sensory/motor functions.
Questions? Go to www.centerforneurotech.org for information, videos, FAQs, and applications. Contact Scott Bellman at swb3@uw.edu.
At the University of Washington YSP-REACH 1 July 6-10, 2020 YSP-REACH 2 July 20-24, 2020
Are you a high school student interested in becoming an engineer or scientist? Do the fields of neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, and biomedical research fascinate you?
Join us at the Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus for an in-depth neural engineering experience.
What is the Center for Neurotechnology? The CNT develops innovative modes of human-computer interaction by connecting brains with technology. We study signals from the brain, use that information to cause an action--such as moving a prosthetic hand or computer cursor--and provide useful information back to the brain. Our research is aimed at significantly improving the quality of life for people with spinal cord injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and other disabilities by helping restore mobility and sensory/motor functions.
Questions? Go to www.centerforneurotech.org for information, videos, FAQs, and applications. Contact Scott Bellman at swb3@uw.edu.
Washington State Invention Convention
Save the date for this year’s WA iCon! Washington State Invention Convention (WA iCon) is the signature event of Invent Washington, a program that helps students ages 5-13 how to apply STEM knowledge and skills to be inventors and entrepreneurs. At the State Invention Convention students will display their inventions, explain the process by which they were created, and pitch their inventions to teams of judges. Awards will be given in several categories.
Saturday, April 18
Spokane, Washington
Save the date for this year’s WA iCon! Washington State Invention Convention (WA iCon) is the signature event of Invent Washington, a program that helps students ages 5-13 how to apply STEM knowledge and skills to be inventors and entrepreneurs. At the State Invention Convention students will display their inventions, explain the process by which they were created, and pitch their inventions to teams of judges. Awards will be given in several categories.
Saturday, April 18
Spokane, Washington
Know about an upcoming event that focuses on the gifted and 2e community? We're happy to list community events on this page and on our Facebook. Note that we usually do not list general parenting events unless they have themes that are particularly relevant to the gifted community. Email us at info@nwgca.org
SENG Model Parent Groups (SMPGs)
ALSO SEE OUR SENG PAGE FOR MORE INFO
SENG Parent Support Groups bring 10 to 15 interested parents of gifted children together to discuss such topics as communication, motivation, discipline, intensity, perfectionism, and peer relationships. The facilitator of the group is knowledgeable about parenting and about educating gifted children. The parents of the high-ability children are themselves also a rich resource of information, and they are able to get fresh ideas from other parents and from A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children, the book around which the discussions are organized.
- General SMPG Information
- Bellevue SMPG
- Conway SMPG
- Everett/Snohomish/Lake Stevens/Marysville SMPGs
- Seattle SMPG
- Skagit Valley SMPGs
- Spokane SMPG
- Tacoma SMPG
- Washougal SMPG
- Woodinville SMPG
- Vancouver SMPG
SENGinars
SENG webinars (SENGinars) provide convenient access to many of the top experts in the gifted field discussing issues related to the social and emotional needs of the gifted. The 90-minute webinars are designed expressly for parents, educators and mental health professionals who work with gifted children. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of each live webinar. For more information, go to the SENG website.
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Northwest Gifted Child Association, PO Box 2752, Woodinville, WA 98072-2752
We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit - Tax ID: 91-0781776
info@nwgca.org
We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit - Tax ID: 91-0781776
info@nwgca.org