Events
18
September
Gifted and Distractible Course and Community for Parents of Twice Exceptional Children
with Julie Skolnick, MA, JD
Course access begins 9/18 and continues for 8 weeks
Event Info
Friend and colleague, Julie Skolnick, is launching her Gifted & Distractible Course for parents of twice exceptional children as they read through her award-winning book, Gifted and Distractible.
This eight week course provides over five hours of webinars and six hours of in-person support via zoom with Julie. She’s creating a community within the course so parents can learn together and support one another.
Learn more & register: https://www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com/gifted-and-distractible-course/
26
September
Executive Functioning Support Course: Raising an Organized Kid, with Deanna Kim, M.Ed.
Fridays, Sept 26-Oct. 24 (5 weeks)
Virtual
Event Info
Do you feel overwhelmed by your family’s ever-growing list of after school activities? Are you up late at night helping your child finish a project that’s due tomorrow? While many of us with children struggle with planning, organization, and time management, developing a family system can be the key to overcoming these challenges.
This 5-week course with instructor Deanna Kim, M.Ed. will offer parents the unique opportunity to work with our staff to develop their own family system, and learn more about executive functioning and how it impacts our day-to-day lives.
Sessions will focus on planning through the use of a family calendar, time management, routines, sustaining attention, how to work through the homework frustrations, and emotional regulation. Each participant will leave with the tools they need to help their family get back on track and more organized.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required, so please register early. $380 includes your spouse or parenting partner discussing the same children.
8
October
Summit Center Webinar: What to Think About When Your 2e Kid is Thinking About College
with Dr. Lisa White
FREE – Virtual
Event Info
Do you have a 2e high schooler who is considering attending college? Are you wondering whether they have the skills to manage living away from home (and without you nearby!)? Would a gap year or community college be a better choice? Are you concerned about how they will handle friendships, technology, dating, homework, and self-care? Are you unsure how much you should be involved?
Please join Dr. Lisa White to learn about these topics and more in an informative webinar with time for Q&A.
Please note, this webinar will NOT cover topics such as how best to fill out a college application or which colleges have programs to support 2e students – but resources for these will be shared.
Wednesday, October 8, 12:00 pm. FREE. Recording will be available after the event. Learn more & register
24
October
Human Potential Conference: Mindful Parenting During Times of Uncertainty
Friday, October 24
Hillside Club, Berkeley, California
Event Info
The West Coast Mindfulness Institute presents the third annual Human Potential Conference, Friday, October 24, at 5:30 pm PDT at the Hillside Club in Berkeley. This year’s conference explores the journey from adult child to mindful parent, the latest in gender care and inclusion, and strategies for managing screen time and real-world engagement. Sessions will also focus on supporting twice-exceptional children, transforming parental worry into advocacy, and navigating today’s evolving educational landscape.
This year’s Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lindsay Gibson, is the New York Times bestselling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. Dr. Dan Peters will participate in a panel discussion on Mindful Parenting, led by Dr. James H. Bramson, and featured on the Shrinksrap.com podcast. Other event highlights include live music, food & drink, opportunities for networking and discussion.
13-16
November
National Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference
“NAGC’25”
Pittsburg, PA
Event Info
Invigorate your passion for educating gifted and high-potential students at NAGC25, November 13-16, in Pittsburgh, PA. You’re invited to join more than 2,000 educators, gifted coordinators, psychologists, researchers, and caregivers as they gather to share best practices for supporting high-ability children.
Explore the future of gifted education with hands-on workshops, inspiring keynote sessions, and hundreds of innovative sessions filled with proven strategies you can use today and thought-provoking ideas for the classrooms of tomorrow!
Take time to connect, discover, and experience the energy of your gifted education community—all at NAGC25!
19
November
Summit Center Webinar: Collaborative Assessments to Better Understand Yourself or Your Child
with Dr. Lisa Nakamura
FREE – Virtual
Event Info
What can a therapeutic, collaborative assessment look like for a child, youth, or adult? In this webinar, Dr. Lisa Nakamura will provide information about how this interactive approach can help one actively learn about their learning style and emotional patterns. This can, in turn, help the evaluation see the whole person and identify recommendations. Dr. Nakamura believes that when people better understand their strengths and challenges, they can enlist their strengths to address their struggles and feel empowered in the process. This webinar is for adults or parents of children and adolescents considering assessment.
Wednesday, November 19, at 12 noon PST, online via Google Meet. Free. Learn more and register
Speaker Bureau
Summit Center professionals are available to speak to your school, parent group, conference, or