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*RESCHEDULED* What Parents & Educators Need to Know About Smart Kids
The upcoming event What Parents & Educators Need to Know About Smart Kids being presented by Austina De Bonte that was originally scheduled for March 28 has been rescheduled. For those who were registered, a full refund will be issued for the amount paid. We have worked with the speaker and the venue to reschedule the event and have two great options for you! If you are able to join us for either session, you will need to re-register using the links below. ONLINE | Saturday, April 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Login information provided at the time of registration Cost: $25 Register for April 25 (Online) IN PERSON | Sunday, June 7, 2:00-6:00 p.m. Brightwater Center 22505 State Route 9 SE Woodinville, WA 98072 Cost: $50 + bring a guest for an additional $25 Register for June 7 (In person) 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. |
CANCELLED* Central Washington Hi-Cap Conference
We are sorry to have to cancel the Central Washington Hi-Cap Conference in Yakima originally scheduled for April 25. We hope to hold the conference in the future. For those who were registered, a full refund will be issued for the amount paid |
Other Events-
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.
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Save the dates for 2020:
Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24
Join us at Engineering Discovery Days, where students can:
- Participate in over 100 interactive exhibits that demonstrate basic science and engineering concepts
- Explore cutting-edge UW research
- Learn more about engineering innovation
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.
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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