September 12, 2023, 6:00 pm CT
Understanding What Giftedness Is, What It Isn't, and How We Can Serve Them Well
Gifted children have unique needs that often require special attention and support. As a parent, it can be challenging to understand what giftedness is, what it isn't, and how to best partner with schools to serve them well.
In this workshop, we'll explore the characteristics of gifted children, the myths and misconceptions surrounding giftedness, and practical strategies for nurturing their growth and development. We'll also delve into the concept of productive struggle and why it's essential for gifted learners to experience it.
By understanding the concept of productive struggle, parents can help their gifted children to develop a growth mindset and become more resilient in the face of challenges. We'll discuss how to foster a healthy relationship with failure and how to help your child develop the skills they need to navigate difficulties and setbacks.
Finally, we'll talk about how to effectively communicate with schools to advocate for your child's needs and collaborate in their education. You'll leave with a better understanding of how to support your child's strengths and challenges, and how to work together with schools to create an environment that fosters their intellectual and emotional growth.
Zoom link (please do not share) Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89630821538?pwd=TlQ1VnJoamg0QzlKN0RmTUdLZko5QT09
Meet Andi McNair
Andi was a classroom teacher for 16 years before pursuing her passion tochange education by sharing practical ways to engage and empower this generation of learners. She is currently a digital innovation specialist at ESC Region 12 in Waco, Texas. Andi is passionate about using meaningful technology in the classroom and finding innovative ways to engage today’s learners. She believes that the students that we are educating today are unique and we must be creative in our teaching strategies. Andi was named one of the Top People in Education to Watch in 2016 by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. Andi has published Genius Hour: Passion Projects that Ignite Innovation and Student Inquiry, A Meaningful Mess: A Teacher's Guide to Student-Driven Classrooms, Authentic Learning, Student Empowerment, and Keeping It All Together Without Losing Your Mind, and Ready-to-Use Resources for Genius Hour in the Classroom: Taking Passion Projects to the Next Level. She absolutely loves sharing her passion for innovative education with other educators that want more for their students.
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Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89630821538?pwd=TlQ1VnJoamg0QzlKN0RmTUdLZko5QT09
