The University of Connecticut free webinars on various topics within Gifted Education.
UConn free webinar series. Register at
https://gifted.uconn.edu/events/
Thursday, October 27, 2022, 8:00-9:00pm ET - An Important Tool in the Toolkit: Academic Acceleration, speaker Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik (University of Iowa)
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 8:00-8:30pm ET - What Parents Need to Know about Testing, speaker Nick Gelbar (University of Connecticut)
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Doing what Mathematicians do! Investigations in Algebraic Reasoning to Nurture Talent in Elementary Students, speaker Kathy Gavin
Thursday, January 19, 2023, 8:00-8:30pm ET - Born to Draw: The Development of Artistically Gifted Children, speaker Jennifer Drake (Brooklyn College, CYNY)
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET- The Age of Technology and the Arts: Innovation in Content-based Curriculum, speakers Joyce VanTassel-Baska, Catherine Little, Debbie Dailey, Steve Coxon, and Cara Bernard
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 8:00-9:00pm ET - Raising Your 2E Child, speaker Ashley Carpenter (William & Mary)
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Vertical Differentiation: Scaffolded Supports to Stretch Student Thinking, speaker Emily Mofield (Lipscomb University)
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 8:00-9:00pm ET - Four Factors that Promote and Achievement-Orientation Attitude with Your Child, speaker Del Siegle (University of Connecticut)
Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Developing Critical Thinkers in the Digital Age, speaker Rebecca O'Brien (Whitworth University)
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 8:00-8:30pm ET - What do Parents Need to Know About Academic Acceleration? speaker Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik (University of Iowa)
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Strategies and Resources for Families to Promote Racial Pride and Achievement Among Their Children of Color, speaker Donna Ford (Ohio State University)
https://gifted.uconn.edu/events/
Thursday, October 27, 2022, 8:00-9:00pm ET - An Important Tool in the Toolkit: Academic Acceleration, speaker Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik (University of Iowa)
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 8:00-8:30pm ET - What Parents Need to Know about Testing, speaker Nick Gelbar (University of Connecticut)
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Doing what Mathematicians do! Investigations in Algebraic Reasoning to Nurture Talent in Elementary Students, speaker Kathy Gavin
Thursday, January 19, 2023, 8:00-8:30pm ET - Born to Draw: The Development of Artistically Gifted Children, speaker Jennifer Drake (Brooklyn College, CYNY)
Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET- The Age of Technology and the Arts: Innovation in Content-based Curriculum, speakers Joyce VanTassel-Baska, Catherine Little, Debbie Dailey, Steve Coxon, and Cara Bernard
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 8:00-9:00pm ET - Raising Your 2E Child, speaker Ashley Carpenter (William & Mary)
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Vertical Differentiation: Scaffolded Supports to Stretch Student Thinking, speaker Emily Mofield (Lipscomb University)
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 8:00-9:00pm ET - Four Factors that Promote and Achievement-Orientation Attitude with Your Child, speaker Del Siegle (University of Connecticut)
Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Developing Critical Thinkers in the Digital Age, speaker Rebecca O'Brien (Whitworth University)
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 8:00-8:30pm ET - What do Parents Need to Know About Academic Acceleration? speaker Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik (University of Iowa)
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 11:00-12:00noon ET - Strategies and Resources for Families to Promote Racial Pride and Achievement Among Their Children of Color, speaker Donna Ford (Ohio State University)
PTSA Parent Education Session
November 2, 2022
6:00 PM
Click here for the zoom link: ZOOM
Early Decision or Early Action? Test Option or Test Blind? How to write a great main essay and supplemental essays? What about your activities list?
It's college application time for Seniors, and we know Juniors (and maybe Sophomores and Freshman!) are already starting to plan for college. There is a lot to digest, and parents often have a lot of questions about the application process, especially how things continue to change with COVID. To help answer questions that any parents have, the PTSA is hosting a parent education session with special guest Jo Golden from NYU's Center for Career Development, via zoom.
Details are at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-your-best-fit-for-college-tickets-448203788597
6:00 PM
Click here for the zoom link: ZOOM
Early Decision or Early Action? Test Option or Test Blind? How to write a great main essay and supplemental essays? What about your activities list?
It's college application time for Seniors, and we know Juniors (and maybe Sophomores and Freshman!) are already starting to plan for college. There is a lot to digest, and parents often have a lot of questions about the application process, especially how things continue to change with COVID. To help answer questions that any parents have, the PTSA is hosting a parent education session with special guest Jo Golden from NYU's Center for Career Development, via zoom.
Details are at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-your-best-fit-for-college-tickets-448203788597
NWGCA Seminar
What Parents of Gifted/HiCap Students Must Know About College Planning
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
6:30-8:00PM via zoom
Cost: $20 for WA state residents, $24 for all others, scholarships available
The college admissions process has changed radically since today’s parents applied. This webinar will help parents of gifted/HiCap students understand what’s important (and what isn’t) for college admissions. We’ll cover topics including grades, curriculum, testing, extracurriculars, and the college application. You’ll also learn about the biggest college planning mistakes and how to avoid them. Finally, we’ll address the impacts COVID-19 has had on college planning (they’re big!), and the implications for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. A question and answer session will follow the talk.
Register at: What Parents of Gifted/HiCap Students Must Know About College Planning (constantcontact.com)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
6:30-8:00PM via zoom
Cost: $20 for WA state residents, $24 for all others, scholarships available
The college admissions process has changed radically since today’s parents applied. This webinar will help parents of gifted/HiCap students understand what’s important (and what isn’t) for college admissions. We’ll cover topics including grades, curriculum, testing, extracurriculars, and the college application. You’ll also learn about the biggest college planning mistakes and how to avoid them. Finally, we’ll address the impacts COVID-19 has had on college planning (they’re big!), and the implications for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. A question and answer session will follow the talk.
Register at: What Parents of Gifted/HiCap Students Must Know About College Planning (constantcontact.com)
Washington's Undiscovered Feminists
By the City of Bellevue:
Virtual Cultural Conversations: “Washington’s Undiscovered Feminists”
Tuesday, December 8
1:00-2:30 PM
Cultural Conversations, in partnership with Humanities Washington, offers a presentation by writer Mayumi Tsutakawa highlighting five “woman warriors” in the arts and journalism from the past century who are part of the Pacific Northwest’s rich history.
For more information, check out:
https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/virtual-cultural-conversations-washingtons-undiscovered-feminists
Virtual Cultural Conversations: “Washington’s Undiscovered Feminists”
Tuesday, December 8
1:00-2:30 PM
Cultural Conversations, in partnership with Humanities Washington, offers a presentation by writer Mayumi Tsutakawa highlighting five “woman warriors” in the arts and journalism from the past century who are part of the Pacific Northwest’s rich history.
For more information, check out:
https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/virtual-cultural-conversations-washingtons-undiscovered-feminists
Parenting in Place Webinar
The Parenting in Place webinar series emerged this summer in response to the pandemic and the specific challenges that families are facing while quarantining, social distancing, remote learning, and in an era of heightened racial strife.
https://www.parentinginplacemasterclass.com/
https://www.parentinginplacemasterclass.com/
NiCap NWGCA Community Conversation
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Supporting Each Other During Distance Learning
November 21, 2020 4:00-5:30 PM With this school year having us face new norms like distance or hybrid learning, disrupted routines, and more screen time than ever, parents have been reaching out to us in search of resources on how to navigate it all. While we don't have all the answers, we do have the means to bring people together (online) and to promote dialogue and encourage sharing of what has worked - and what hasn't worked - for you and your family. Northwest Gifted Child Association is kicking of a new series: HiCap Community Conversations. During this first session, NWGCA board members, Kay Iliakis and Karen Thornton, will facilitate conversation to help attendees feel more connected to each other during these challenging times, and hear how other families have handled these issues. Cost: The event fee is $10 for Washington state residents, $15 for all others. Use the discount code SCHOLARSHIP at the time of registration to receive a needs-based scholarship. Register at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehdtqjge45662299&oseq=&c=&ch= NWGCA online seminars
National Association for Gifted Children Convention
November 12-17, 2020 Online The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) invites you to attend this year's convention - Reimagined! The 6-day virtual convention is filled with live keynotes, engaging breakout sessions, hundreds of pre-recorded sessions, table talk discussions, and many opportunities to network and socialize. Topics include diversity and equity in gifted education, addressing opportunity gaps, helping students respond to stress and other challenges in our rapidly changing world, and the convention will conclude with a panel discussion of former NAGC presidents discussing how lessons from the past will help empower us for the future. Cost Advanced (register before Sept. 30) NAGC Member: $295 Advanced (register before Sept. 30) Non-Member: $445 Regular (after Sept. 30) NAGC Member: $345 Regular (after Sept. 30) Non-Member: $495 Fostering Social and Emotional Growth in 2e Children Through a Lens of Neurodiversity Sunday, October 4, 2020 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pacific Online via Zoom (login details will be emailed to registrants) Gifted/2e children often struggle with issues related to social/emotional growth and/or regulation. As a result, large numbers of these students battle anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, social anxiety, and even have difficulty with executive functioning. This is due to asynchronous development related to intense sensory integration (epigenetics) that can easily overwhelm an already vulnerable limbic system. This session will outline the latest neuro research on the gifted/2e brain and how it affects the way twice-exceptional children engage in all factions of life including school, home, and the greater community. Cost $20 WA State Residents $24 Non-residents Need a scholarship? Register with promo code SCHOLARSHIP and we will contact you via email to make arrangements. Mission Inspired Steam Classes
*Intro to Java
*Java Intermediate II *Java Advanced I *Web Design *Creative Writing *Biology *Intro to Python 8 classes, starting Oct 18, 2020 Free for reduced lunch students Sign up at missioninspired.org/classes UW Fall Enrichment Classes
The University of Washington has announced new school-year enrichment courses for high school students. Topics range from architecture and coding in Java to creative writing and more. The registration deadline is September 28, and courses begin October 6, running twice weekly in the evenings over 10 weeks. For details, please see https://www.summer-camp.uw.edu/fall-courses/
College Experience Panel
Organized by Seattle Advocates for Education (Seattleadvocatesfc.org), a student-run nonprofit organization dedicated towards creating a launchpad for student success through classes tutoring, and speaker events.
Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM via zoom Learn more and sign up at zmurl.com/college-experience Vanderbilt Summer Programs
Is your student craving an opportunity to dive deep into advanced material and engage with like-ability peers? Visit Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth's website to learn more about PTY Online Academy: https://pty.vanderbilt.edu/pty-online-academy/. July 2020 course options have been announced and PTY is currently accepting registration requests!
2020 Summer Virtual Academies
Junior Great Books Virtual Academy™
Help prevent students from losing gains in reading comprehension and critical thinking amidst COVID-19-related school closures. Four and eight week courses for Grades 2–5 More information and registration are at: https://store.greatbooks.org/professional-development/jgb-virtual-academy.html Want more information? Contact: Kirko Michaels – 800-222-5870, ext 7121 [email protected] Scribes Workshops and Writing Camps Camps for grades 5-12 are held July through August. Due to Covid-19 concerns, camps this summer will be online only. Check out the large number of available courses and register at: https://hugohouse.org/teen/scribes/?fbclid=IwAR0wCUAAMP0OcPpR4_DBa5enp8nAIfLK7MfvXux4lJ5UjyBauOo2zQPYTPA Healing the Heart: Helping Children Overcome Toxic Stress and Trauma
In this time of uncertainty and constant adaption, children and their parents must find ne4w ways to learn, support one another, and maintain motivation at home. This webinar provides parents with tools to help their children through times of intense stress and trauma.
Presenter: Christine Fonseca Tuesday, April 7 1:00 Pacific Time Free Register at https://www.prufrock.com/Webinars-Healing-the-Heart.aspx Get Christine Fonesca’s book Healing the Heart at https://www.prufrock.com/Healing-the-Heart-Helping-Your-Child-Thrive-After-Trauma-P3350.aspx Never Alone Discussion
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
6:30-8:30 PM Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center 10416 SE Wolverine Way A Global Movement for Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention For more information please contact NeverAlone Bellevue Ambassadors Anu Jain or Ganesh Banavar: [email protected] To register, click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neveralone-bellevue-tickets-89476539739 What Parents & Educators Need to Know About Smart Kids
Sponsored by NWGCA
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 refusing to wear shirts with buttons or tags, overreacting to the slightest criticism, gravitating to play with older children, forgetting to turn in their homework, trouble with handwriting, anxiety about trying something new, or, preferring a book to a play date. Saturday, March 28 1:00-5:00 p.m. Speaker: Austina De Bonte Location: Brightwater Environmental Education & Community Center Woodinville, WA Cost: $50 (bring a guest for just $20 more!) To register, click: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egubcqe3cd02db0f&llr=axhy7mlab&utm_campaign=October+2019+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=January+2020 The Fit! Neurodiversity and Its Impacts on the Gifted Individual
Sponsored by NWGCA
Are you and your family ready to move to a place of THRIVING with your neurodiverse child? Join Dr. Michael Postma and Julie Postma for seven online sessions the help define giftedness, neurodiversity, metacognition, and education fit. Highly capable (HiCap)/gifted children and teens often experience intense worry and stress. This interactive presentation is an exploration into why HiCap kids experience anxiety and an introduction to anxiety-reducing tools to try at home. 7 weeks, beginning January 13 Cost: $397 To register, click: julie-postma.mykajabi.com/offers/U2F2GvhS/checkout?utm_source=January+2020&utm_campaign=October+2019+Newsletter&utm_medium=email Parenting Your HiCap Worrier
Sponsored by NWGCA
Highly capable (HiCap)/gifted children and teens often experience intense worry and stress. This interactive presentation is an exploration into why HiCap kids experience anxiety and an introduction to anxiety-reducing tools to try at home. Presented by Denise Anderson in partnership with Challenge Parents Association www.challengeparents.org/?utm_source=January%202020&utm_campaign=October%202019%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email Thursday, January 30 7:00 p.m. Terrace Park Elementary Commons Mountlake Terrace, Washington Cost: Free For more information, check out: www.facebook.com/events/990502797977863/ The HiCap Worrier: Anxiety Reducing Tools and Resources for Parents and Teachers of Highly Capable Kids
Sponsored by NWGCA
Highly capable (HiCap)/gifted children and teens often experience intense worry and stress. Join other parents and teachers of HiCap kids in this facilitated exploration of why gifted kids experience anxiety and an introduction to anxiety-reducing tools to try at home and in the classroom. Presented by Denise Anderson. Tuesday, February 4 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cavelero Mid High School Library Lake Stevens, Washington Cost: Free www.facebook.com/events/990502797977863/ UW Robinson Center
The UW Robinson Center's Summer Program provides an intensive, inspirational, and in-depth learning experience for students who are prepared to take on the challenge. They offer a rich variety of math, science, literature, philosophy, and writing classes. Class sizes are small and taught by faculty members who are experienced teachers and specialists in their fields. Programs are characterized by high-level thinking, intellectual adventure, and pursuit of understanding.
Summer Challenge, for current 5th-6th graders, emphasizes hands-on learning, field trips, and activities. Registration opens Sunday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. Summer Stretch, for current 7th-10th graders, is more academic in nature, providing an accelerated, rigorous learning experience. Registration opens Sunday, February 9 at 4:00 p.m. Before-care and after-care available for an additional fee. Summer Challenge July 6-24 9:00 a.m.-2:20 p.m. University of Washington Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington Tuition: $1,100 plus fees (tuition and fee waivers may be awarded to families who receive free or reduced lunch) For more information, check out: https://robinsoncenter.uw.edu/programs/summer/challenge/?utm_source=January+2020&utm_campaign=October+2019+Newsletter&utm_medium=email Summer Stretch June 29-July 30 9:00 a.m.-2:20 p.m. University of Washington Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington Tuition: $1,000 plus fees (tuition and fee waivers may be awarded to families who receive free or reduced lunch) For more information, check out: https://robinsoncenter.uw.edu/programs/summer/stretch/?utm_source=January+2020&utm_campaign=October+2019+Newsletter&utm_medium=email Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival
The festival is a noncompetitive celebration of great ideas and problems in mathematics. The mission of the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival is to inspire students to explore the richness and beauty of mathematics through activities that encourage collaborative, creative problem-solving.
Saturday, March 14 1:00-4:30 p.m. Husky Union Building, South Ballroom Seattle, Washington Cost: $15 (reduced rate of $10 is available at the time of registration, free scholarships available as well) To register, click: https://www.universe.com/events/julia-robinson-math-festival-2020-tickets-LVNBM9?utm_source=January+2020&utm_campaign=October+2019+Newsletter&utm_medium=email UW Math Day
Over a thousand teachers and high school students are invited to the UW Seattle Campus to uncover the exciting, practical and rewarding world of mathematics.
Monday, March 23 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kane Hall Seattle, Washington Cost: $16 per person, plus $35 per school (scholarships available) Registration opens January 27 For more information, check out: http://depts.washington.edu/uwconf/wordpress/mathday/?utm_source=January%202020&utm_campaign=October%202019%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email 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.
Saturday, April 18 Spokane, Washington University of Washington Engineering Discovery Days
At Engineering Discovery Days, students and faculty from all UW engineering departments share their work with students, teachers, families and the community. Discovery Days are oriented toward 4th through 8th grade students and feature hands-on activities that demonstrate the exciting work of engineers.
The two-day event is free and open to everyone. Registration is required for all who plan to participate. Space is limited. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. January 7. Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For more information, check out: https://www.engr.washington.edu/about/k12/discoverydays?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTkRaaU9UZG1aVE5tTlRFNSIsInQiOiJTU29uN3ZiU3hmR2lZT29NTlZKTGxQK2FlMlRNaHo4MWhxbWRJRWVGNlwvemlLaWFSSStHN2k5UEpoRklrQzBJV3V5emxzblNMT294VGtHV0JFUFRcL2F6QXVkbXpYdkpEcUNNQ1IraEIyZW9NT243d1wvRHZtWlhHd1wvZlZqRFo2UlEifQ%3D%3D&utm_source=January+2020&utm_campaign=October+2019+Newsletter&utm_medium=email UW Center for Neurotechnology Young Scholars REACH Program
The Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) at the University of Washington sponsors a five day "YSP-REACH" program on the Seattle Campus during the summer.
YSP-REACH 1: July 6-10 YSP-REACH 2: July 20-24 University of Washington, Building CSE2 Seattle, Washington Cost: $500 (scholarships available) For more information, check out: Teen Action Fair
Celebrate youth-driven activities, performances and organizations
Bill and MELINDA Gates Discovery Center https://discovergates.org/teenactionfair/ March 23, 2019 10am to 3pm free!! 2019 Education Connection Series Creating Balance for your Child with Dr. Laura Kastner Join author and clinical psychologist Laura Kastner on January 24, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for a presentation that will benefit every parent--learning how to combat the student stress epidemic. With wisdom and humor, Dr. Kastner explores the paramount importance of social and emotional health on our children's lives and provides guidance on topics including:
The event is FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited. Register today to reserve your seat. The presentation will be held at Newport High School Performing Arts Center. Register here. The Bright and Quirky Child Summit January 28 - February 3, 2019 Free 7 day online event Are you raising a bright and quirky child? Looking for answers in helping your child thrive, even with focus, learning, social, emotional or behavioral challenges? Wanting to find a community of experts and parents who 'get' a twice exceptional child who is both bright and struggling? Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Debbie Steinberg Kuntz for The FREE Bright & Quirky Child Online Summit starting January 28, 2019. The 30 speakers include Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Ned Hallowell, Dr. Laura Kastner, Michelle Garcia Winner, Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Denise Pope, Dr. Dan Peters, and Dr. Laura Markham. More information NWGCA Fall Event with Richard Rusczyk Problem Solving: Key to a 21st Century Education and a Rewarding Career Presented by Richard Rusczyk, Founder of Art of Problem Solving (aops.com) Tuesday, October 16 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Brightwater Community Center, Woodinville, WA Register Today ($20, bring a friend for only $5 more) Wednesday, October 17 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Bainbridge Island School District Board Room 9530 NE High School Road, Bainbridge Island, WA Free event WAETAG (Washington Association of Educators of the Talented And Gifted) Oct 12-13, 2018 Hilton, Bellevue WA This year's theme is Innovation & Equity. Keynote speakers include Lisa Van Gemert, the Gifted Guru, and Dr. Kristina Henry Collins, President-Elect of SENGifted. Register Here Putting together the Puzzle of a Gifted Family Assessing Gifted Intensities, Addressing Ongoing Conflicts, Applying Creative Strategies November 3, 2018 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Phinney Ridge Center 6532 Phinney Avenue North Room 31 Seattle, WA 98103 Facilitators: Anne van Roden and Gloria Sandford - both experienced parents of gifted children and licensed mental health professionals. Purpose: Come join us for an interactive and inspiring workshop where you will learn key tools to help your gifted family thrive. This full-day workshop will apply SENG concepts at a deeper level focusing on the whole family. Specific tools include: 1) measuring certain gifted traits in family members, 2) examining how different patterns can cause ongoing conflicts and misunderstandings and 3) identifying some strategies to help address those challenges. Participants will leave with uniquely crafted strategies to help their family live together in a more cohesive and harmonious manner. Register Here SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Parent Discussion Groups SENG Model Parent Groups (SMPGs) bring individuals and families together to discuss the challenges associated with raising a gifted child. The facilitators of these groups, though knowledgeable about parenting and gifted education, do not attempt to give advice. Instead their facilitation provides a non-judgmental and nurturing atmosphere for individuals and families to exchange ideas. Hosted by certified facilitators, discussion topics include issues like motivation, discipline, stress management, peer relationships and more. The groups meet weekly for approximately 8-10 weeks. For more information or to get connected with a group, follow the links below. Many will have new groups forming in the fall: - General SMPG Information - Bellevue SMGP |
