BVSD Parent Resources and Opportunities
Conference Links
NAGC Annual Convention November 11-14, 2010 in Atlanta, GA
CAGT (Colorado Assoc. for the Gifted and Talented) Conference October 18-19, 2010 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center
Beyond Giftedness Conference February 25, 2011 at the Arvada Center
"Our Gifted" Online Conferences
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WoW! Webinars on Wednesdays From the NAGC (the National Association for Gifted Children)
SENG Webinars www.sengifted.org
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SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Parent Discussion Groups
These groups are offered by the BVSD Office of Advanced Academic Services each year for parents of TAG students
SENG helps parents gain a better understanding of their gifted children and provides tools to work with them more effectively. It gives parents the opportunity to look at their child from new perspectives and helps them gain insight into their child’s motivations. It also provides a forum for sharing experiences with other parents of gifted children. The result is more confidence and responsiveness for parents, validation and support for children and a happier and a better connected family!
SESSION TOPICS: Topics will include: Identification/Characteristics, Parent Relationships, Sibling Relationships, Communication of Feelings, Stress Management, Depression, Motivation, Tradition Breaking, Peer Relationships, and Discipline. For more information on SENG, go to www.sengifted.org
COST: The sessions are free to parents of Boulder Valley Students. The only fee is the cost of the book you select: Guiding The Gifted Child by Webb, Tolan and Meckstroth ($18), A Parent's Guide To Gifted Children by Webb, Gore, et. al ($25), or the BVSD booklet that succinctly outlines topics and concepts we'll be discussing each week (Free). You can choose the book you want to purchase at the first meeting. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of the book.
CURRENTLY OFFERED SENG GROUPS (additional groups coming soon!):
#1 Parents of Gifted Elementary School Children- This Group Is Now Filled
What: A Seven Week Guided Discussion Group for Parents of Gifted and Talented Elementary School Students
When: Wednesdays, beginning October 6ththrough November17th, 2010, from 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Peak to Peak Charter School, LMC
Facilitators: Andrea Salvo, MS Counselor, and Terese Roob, ALPS Coordinator
To Register: Call or e-mail Terese Roob at Peak to Peak Charter School; 303-453-4640 terese.roob@bvsd.org
#2 Parents of K-2 Gifted Elementary School Children
What: A Seven Week Guided Discussion Group for Parents of K-2nd grade Gifted and Talented Students
When: Mondays, beginning September 27 through November 11, from 12:30-2p.m.
Where: The Aspen Room, BVSD Education Center,6500 E. Arapahoe Road, Boulder
Facilitators: Michelle Eckstein and Marlys Lietz
To Register: Marlys Lietz, Office of Advanced Academic Services, at 720-561-5149. You can also send her an email at marlys.lietz@bvsd.org
#3 Parents of Students who are Twice Exceptional- Gifted and Learning Disabled
WHAT: 7 Week Guided Discussion Group for Parents of Twice Exceptional Students
WHEN: Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM, from September 14th– October 26th
WHERE: Manhattan Middle School Library, 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder
FACILITATED BY: Tracy Kennedy & Jill Maxwell
TO REGISTER: Call Tracy Kennedy at 303-494-9451
Other Parent Education Opportunities
* CAGT Parent Institute - a part of the annual Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented Conference - October 18-19, 2010
* BVGT Presentations - Boulder Valley Gifted and Talented - (A Colorado Assoc. for Gifted and Talented Affiliate Organization)
For more details on BVGT presentations, please visit www.bvgt.org
Please RSVP for BVGT presentations to programming@bvgt.org
* Boulder GPS (Gifted Parent Support) holds monthly game nights. For information contact bouldergps@yahoo.com