SEMINAR SERIES

Free seminars assist parents of gifted middle-schoolers.

Parents of intellectually and academically talented middle school children can gain insight into a variety of issues associated with gifted education during a series of free seminars at ASU's West campus. The seminars are conducted by ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

“We are pleased to share the knowledge of experts from ASU and the community with Valley parents regarding the exceptional needs of their gifted children,” said Dina Brulles, a Teachers College faculty member who planned the series with colleague Kimberly Lansdowne. “Each seminar will focus on different aspects of giftedness, so that parents can better understand what the gifted identification means in order to help guide and plan for their children’s education.”

http://asunews.asu.edu/20100628_giftedseminars

Seminars will take place in room 299 of the CLCC Building on ASU’s West campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road in Phoenix.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM (Except for Sat., Sept. 11, 9:00 - 10:30 AM)

June 30 - “Smart Boys” by Sanford Cohn

July 15 - “Understanding the Results of Intellectual Testing” by Paul Beljan

Aug. 10 - “Smart Girls” by Robyn McKay

Aug. 25 - “Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children” by Paul Beljan

Sept. 11 - “Parenting Gifted Adolescents” by James Webb

Sept. 22 - “Parent Partnerships in Gifted Education” by Rebecca Baker

Oct. 4 - “A Positive Psychology of Creativity and Talent” by Robyn McKay

Oct. 27 - “Technology for Parents: Student safety & netiquette” by Kimberly Elms

Nov. 17 - “Equity for Gifted Learners: The Optimal Match Strategy” by Sanford Cohn

Dec. 6 - “Maximizing the Talents and Potential of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Gifted Students” by Jaime Castellano

More information may be obtained by contacting Dina Brulles at dbrulles@asu.edu, or visiting http://education.asu.edu/scholarsacademy

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