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GT School Options Webinar July 21, 2020

Link to Town Hall video
School Options web page
Jeffco school options, area options, online learning, homeschool, 2e options, virtual accommodations, resources
Agenda
6:05-6:10    Introductions, format & topics
6:10-6:30    School options: public enrichment schools, microschools, academic support programs, concurrent enrollment, early college
6:30-6:50    Homeschooling: umbrella schools, co-ops, resources
6:50-7:10     Social-emotional topics: emotional wellness during Covid-19, support in and outside of school, resources
7:15              Wrapup
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Topics and Speakers
Jana Betlach, Jeffco teacher, homeschool enrichment director and GT parent of a Jeffco graduate

BA Elementary Education, MA Leadership in Education
  • Homeschooling options for families - umbrella schools, public enrichment schools, parent led co-ops, microschools, academic support programs, high school concurrent enrollment
  • Enrichment resources for families
  • What could a homeschool day look like? At home organization for homeschooling families
  • ​Returning to school for socialization - what does that look like now?
Michelle Stone, therapist and GT parent
  • Know yourself, know your child
  • What we know about kids' emotional wellness during Covid-19
  • Maximizing social opportunities in and out of school
Jaclyn Stevens, 2e/GT Jeffco parent, homeschool parent, former teacher 
  • Weighing and overcoming obstacles to remote learning/homeschooling
  • Learning options for elementary and secondary - part-time, online, homeschool, etc.
  • Successful transition to learning from home from traditional school 
  • ​Organizations and enrichment resources for families
Nancy Yanasak, JAGC board and GT/2e parent
  • Virtual learning options in Jeffco and beyond
  • Considerations for online classes
  • Going from in-school to homeschool and back
  • Concurrent enrollment options and considerations
Town Hall Speakers
​Jana Betlach, Educational Consultant
Jeffco teacher, Homeschool Enrichment Director and GT parent of a Jeffco graduate
BA Elementary Education, MA Leadership in Education
www.lifeoutsidethelinesconsulting.com
Facebook Community
https://www.facebook.com/janabetlach

Jaclyn Stevens, Book Geek & Family Learning Coach
2e/GT Jeffco parent, homeschool parent, former teacher 
MA Educational Psychology
Facebook Community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Jaclynthebooklady/
Virtual Bookstore
https://a7249.myubam.com/

Resources
Articles
2020 Top Online Schools for Gifted Students

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-online-gifted-schools/

​Activity Ideas for Kids During COVID-19
​https://blog.chocchildrens.org/activity-ideas-for-kids-during-covid-19/

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Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotional-well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

Understood.org
  • Back to-School Anxiety This Year
  • Do Kids WIh an IEP Have to Go Bak to In-Person School This Fall?
  • 3 Ways Distance Learning Has Been Good for Kids


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