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Did You Know?
Colorado has a robust program for gifted education, including ALPs (Advanced Learning Plans, like an IEP for gifted students). Check out their website here.
Book Recommendations:
New! Gifted & Distractible
Understanding, Supporting & Advocating for Your Twice-Exceptional Child
by Julie Skolnick
from With Understanding Comes Calm
Listen to her interview here.
New Edition: A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children (2023)
by Ed Amend et al.
First published in 2007 by Dr. James T Webb this "must-read" manual is now fully updated!
by Mona Delahooke Ph.D.
Listen to her interview here.
Using Brain Science and Compassion
to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges
by Mona Delahooke Ph.D.
A Neuroscientist's Personal Stories of Unique Thinking
by Nicole Tetreault Ph.D.
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Become a member of SENG, CAG, NAGC or give a gift membership in order to support their important work!
Check out the Calendar of Events below for new learning opportunities.
Read the Blog.
Read articles here (e.g., helping your gifted child during the pandemic).
For the latest news and updates see the new Hot Topics page!
Going stir-crazy?
If you are looking for ideas to keep your gifted kids busy, there are plenty of suggestions posted here and here.
Or check out this fun book here.
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We are stronger together! Find out how to use your voice to advocate for gifted education in San Diego schools.
Calendar of Events
Oct 20 2025
GATE District Advisory Committee Parent Meeting
6:30 pm
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7:30 pm PT
Online via Zoom
Event Details
Oct 20 2025
GATE District Advisory Committee Parent Meeting
You are invited to the next Gifted and Talented Education District Advisory Committee (GATE DAC) meeting for parents.
When: Monday, October 2...
6:30 pm
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7:30 pm PT
Online via Zoom
Oct 22 2025
Education Interest Group Meeting - League of Women Voters San Diego
4:30
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6 pm
On Zoom - Link on lwvsandiego.org website
Event Details
Oct 22 2025
Education Interest Group Meeting - League of Women Voters San Diego
Come to this Zoom meeting to meet the parent leaders who volunteer in SD Unified to advocate for your children and provide policy guidance a...
4:30
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6 pm
On Zoom - Link on lwvsandiego.org website
Sept 30 2025
REEL 2e Webinar on Getting Students Writing: Supporting 2E Students and Other Reluctant Writers
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
RSVP to Get Virtual Meeting Link
Event Details
Sept 30 2025
REEL 2e Webinar on Getting Students Writing: Supporting 2E Students and Other Reluctant Writers
IF YOU MISSED THIS TALK, LISTEN TO THE RECORDING HERE. IT IS WELL WORTH YOUR TIME!
One of the most challenging academic areas for twice excep...
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
RSVP to Get Virtual Meeting Link
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