TECA has posted on its website a remarkable piece about a “slow child,” a mom’s persistence in the face of school’s skepticism, and the slow child’s eventual attainment of a PhD. Maybe you’ve experienced some of the trials described in this piece; maybe you’ve been lucky and haven’t. Either way, check it out.
DR DEVON, in her most recent “Mythbusters” post, addresses the topic of popularity among kids — the advantages and disadvantages of being in the “in group.” She feels that for gifted kids in particular the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Find out why.
CHILD MIND INSTITUTE. In this organization’s most recent weekly newsletter is a collection of articles concerning mental health issues in school. Sample topics: anxiety in the classroom; school refusal; and what’s ADHD (and not) in the classroom. Find the newsletter and articles.
ADDITUDE presents, as one of its most popular recent articles, “More Than Just Genes: How Environment, Lifestyle, and Stress Impact ADHD.” The title says it all. Find the article.
TILT PARENTING’S most recent podcast is with Melanie Hayes, PhD, founder of Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e learners. Debbie and Melanie discuss the school’s philospophy and ways to meet the needs of 2e students. Debbie also adds, “her insights are profound—rooted in professional, academic, and personal experience—and her passion for supporting the 2e population runs deep.” Go to the podcast.
SUMMIT CENTER. California’s Summit Center, which specializes in services for gifted and 2e kiddos and their families, has two upcoming discussion groups and parenting classes. Find out more about these events.
— In Northern California, a multi-week, live discussion group for parents of gifted and 2e children
— Also in Northern California, an executive functioning support course
— In Southern California, the same discussion group for parents of gifted and 2e children
— Also in the south, a five-week live course “Raising Enlightened Children.”
EDUCATOR PD. Landmark College offers this winter and spring a couple of courses that could help educators teach high ability learners who have challenges of one sort or another. One course deals with student engagement, self-regulation, and motivation; the other with technologies for teaching diverse learners. More information.
