Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children Colorado

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

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/

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