The STAR Gifted and Talented Resource Station presented a free conference to a capacity crowd of parents on “Developing Giftedness in Your Teens and Tweens”. The conference explored topics such as keys to developing talent, planning a road map to college, and supporting the social and emotional needs of children. Speakers included James Webb, Ph.D., nationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and frequent lecturer on gifted education, and Robin Schader, Ph.D., a professor at the NEAG Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at the University of Connecticut. Everyone in attendance found it a useful and informative experience, and we look forward to reaching even more parents at our next conference.

Check back for Fall 2010 conference dates and information coming soon.

Dowload the Spring 2010 presentation notes

1.Eleven Key Issues for Parents of Gifted and Talented

2. Emotional Turmoil_Klein

3.Parenting Successful Children_Webb

4.Road Map to College_goodkin

Topics relating to giftedness in teens and tweens (ages 9-18 years old) will include keys to developing talent, searching for balance, planning a road map to college, technology & education, perfectionism, social interaction, social networking, assessments, social and emotional needs, communication, and relationships.

Schedule:
7:30 - 8:30am Registration & Exhibitors Booths Open (Continental Breakfast)
8:30 - 9:30am Keynote Speaker
9:40 - 10:40am Break-Out Session I
10:50 - 11:50am Break-Out Session II
12:00 - 1:00pm Break-Out Session III
1:00 - 2:00pm Exhibitor Booths Remain Open


For more information on the STAR Gifted & Talented Resource Station call 310.842 8040.