VAGTC PARENT SEMINARS - SEMESTER ONE
ONLINE: PARENT NETWORKS
Thursday April 29, 7.30PM - 8:30PM (ONLINE)
60 Minutes
Many parents have shared a need for collaborations with other parents of Gifted and High Ability Learners. This Seminar will look at what is possible by way of Parent Networks, the various ways they can be established, key elements of their geography, structure and success as observed in recent times. It will also look at Parent Networks that are currently operating.
Online Seminar Program
Participants who did not attend the seminar series in 2020 will watch the video presentation in advance and attend the Zoom session for discussion.
(Video and Zoom links will be sent to participants after registration)
What are the Parent Seminars about?
The VAGTC in partnership with the Department of Education and Training (DET) is facilitating FREE parent seminars which aim to education and support parents of high ability children,
Based on themes that arose as 'high interest/high needs' in the 2020 seminars, these seminars are designed to foster positive and collaborative home/school partnerships, and to connect parents with eachother to provide networking and support.
The Seminars provide thematized exploration of elements of the following categories:
Identify – Definitions & Identification of giftedness & talent
Understand – Understanding the characteristics & needs of gifted kids
Advocate – How to advocate for your child
Collaborate – Building positive home/school partnerships
Support – Enriching your child’s learning at home
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