2012 Dates: June 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22
Time: 8:15-11:30 am (2 – 90 minute sessions/15 minute break in between)
Location: Columbia Heights High School Media Center
Registration Materials for SENG 2012
SENG Parent Group: Guiding a Gifted Child
“Research has shown that academic achievement of gifted and talented students has improved when parents attend SENG Discussion Group.” – Dr. James Webb
SENG (Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted) is a 10 session series (done in 5 sessions) for parents of gifted, talented, creative children of all ages. The series is based on the book, A Parents Guide to Gifted Child by Dr. James Webb and is designed to increase understanding of the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families.
Particular emphasis is placed on practical techniques and skills that have “take home value”. Parentsof gifted children meet in a small group with the facilitators to discuss parenting issues, characteristics of these children, and decisions that need to be made. Parents obtain information and have opportunities to share advice and swap parenting recipes. Parents with children of all ages are welcome. You do not need to be going to Summer Academy for you to be able to attend this group.
The group facilitators are Patrick Dallas, MSE, who is a school psychologist in the Centennial School District and Mary Carlson Pap, MEd emphasis in counseling gifted, and who is a gifted consultant. Both Patrick and Mary have worked in pre-school through high school settings. Both facilitators have led many SENG groups together in the past both for Summer Academy and for individual school districts.
Some reflections from past discussion group participants:
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It was encouraging to know I am not alone when dealing with this special type of child.I have applied some of the pointers and am encouraged by the results. I got some ideas that I already put to use. It was a very positive experience.
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Our discussions have provided an enormous amount of practical help, encouragement, and source of advice.
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I was pleased to see that some of the same concerns we were facing with on our family weren’t particular to us and the way we were dealing with it was confirmed. I came away feeling like I had accomplished a lot.