Parent Seminar

GT Online Parent Classes – Summer 2010

• Two courses (25 seats in each):

1. Supporting Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Children (all ages)
2. Supporting the Young Gifted Child (pre-K through grade 2)

• Courses will begin July 13th and will run six weeks

• There will be a one hour face-to-face in order to learn how to use Blackboard and to make connections with other participants on July 13th, 6:00-7:00.  Participation in the face-to-face is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. A tutorial will be available for those who cannot attend.

• Each week we will post a couple of new discussion questions related to the suggested readings for that week.  Some of the reading will come from a book (it will be the responsibility of the participants to acquire the book) and there may also be links to articles, web sites, videos, etc.  Participants can respond to one or both questions, and likewise respond to as many other posts as they like.  The posts on the discussion board will be visible to all. If participants wish to ask questions or share thoughts with the facilitators alone, they will have the option to do so through the journal entry.

• Participants can put as much or little into it as they like; a reasonable expectation would be 2-3 hours per week.  After the face-to-face, all work is completed online at the leisure of the participant, though each week will begin a new topic.  Once the week is complete, facilitators will move on to the next topic and will not be posting in previous discussions, though they will remain available for participants to revisit if they so wish.

• The cost of the class is $65.  Those interested in participating can e-mail Penelope Heinigk (pheinigk@jeffco.k12.co.us).  I will return e-mails in order received with a seat number and information on where to send payment (they will be sending a check to me at Quail made out to Jefferson County School District).  Payment should be received by June 25th.  Those who do not get a seat will be put on a wait list; any seats that have not been paid for by June 25th will be offered, in order of request, to those on the wait list.

• There are limited scholarships available for those in need. Information available upon inquiry.

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Jeffco GT Staff Parent Seminars

Parents of gifted children need access to a variety of resources, networking and support to help guide them through their child's academic journey.  Join us for an enlightening series of seminars. The Parent Seminars focus on supporting the children, parents, and educators while offering the resources and networking that are needed.