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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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Check out the Calendar of Events below for new learning opportunities.
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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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Calendar of Events
Sept 8 2025
GATE District Advisory Committee Parent Meeting
6:30 pm
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7:30 pm PT
Online via Zoom
Event Details
Sept 8 2025
GATE District Advisory Committee Parent Meeting
Join GATE parents for the 1st meeting of the 2025-26 school year!
All SD Unified GATE parents (teachers, students too) are welcome to join th...
6:30 pm
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7:30 pm PT
Online via Zoom
Sept 13 2025
Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2025
All day
$25 for Virtual Access
Event Details
Sept 13 2025
Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2025
The theme is “Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths to Create a Better Future Together.”
Register at https://stanfordneurodiversityproject.sta...
All day
$25 for Virtual Access
Sept 18 2025
REEL 2e Webinar on Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Parents and Schools
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
RSVP to Get Virtual Meeting Link
Event Details
Sept 18 2025
REEL 2e Webinar on Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Parents and Schools
Neurodiversity experts Amanda Morin and Emily Kircher-Morris offer an important conversation on Neurodiversity Affirming Practices. Emily an...
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Sept 30 2025
REEL 2e Webinar on Getting Students Writing: Supporting Twice Exceptional Students and Other Relucta
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
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Event Details
Sept 30 2025
REEL 2e Webinar on Getting Students Writing: Supporting Twice Exceptional Students and Other Relucta
One of the most challenging academic areas for twice exceptional students, as well as many other students, is writing. Learn about the five ...
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
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