Events

Melanie Soloway, J.D., C.P.E., Summit Center’s Parent Educator, is presenting her Raising Enlightened Children 5-week Course on Tuesday mornings, 9:15 – 11:15 am, January 21 through February 18, 2020, at St. Martin of Tours School in Los Angeles. Melanie explains that “Time Outs” for toddlers or “Taking Privileges Away” from teens may stop unwanted behaviors, but at what cost? The key to connecting with your kids and growing healthy relationships is to fill your toolbox with understanding, knowledge, and positive parenting tools. Melanie will provide you with strategies using a brain-based approach to strengthen your bonds with your children.  More info at https://conta.cc/2NVtxdl.

Discussion Group for Parents of Gifted and 2e Children Monday mornings, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, 6 sessions beginning January 27, 2020. Group will discuss the unique challenges that gifted children bring to families, along with learning more about the social emotional needs, and  resources that are available. Facilitated by Dr. Ellena Chen & Melanie Hayes, certified SENG facilitators. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Details at https://conta.cc/36crwkt

Discussion and Support Group for Parents of Gifted and 2e Children, focuses on the social and emotional needs of gifted and 2e children, and the parenting issues related to those needs. Meets in Torrance on Tuesday evenings, 6:00-7:30pm, for 6 sessions starting February 4, 2020. Facilitated by licensed psychologist Dr. Lisa Hancock. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Details at https://conta.cc/2qYULs1.

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? Parents of elementary school-aged children are invited to join our Executive Functioning Support Workshop, Wednesdays at 12 noon in Walnut Creek. Get your family back on track and more organized just in time for the new decade. Led by Dr. Ellena Chen, licensed psychologist, and Deanna Kim, M.Ed., educational therapist. The course will meet Wednesdays, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, February 19 through March 18 (5 weeks). Register now to save your spot: https://conta.cc/2FsvB8M

Dr. Dan Peters, Ph.D, Psychologist, Author and Executive Director of Summit Center, will share his wisdom at a presentation you don’t want to miss! The pressure to be successful, get good grades, be a good athlete and develop talents is growing for our children. With it comes the growing parenting pressure to raise children who can compete in the increasingly competitive world.  Dr. Dan has devoted his career to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families in overcoming worry and fear, and learning differences. Registration info to come.

EdRev presents: Supporting the 1 in 5: A mini-conference for educators and parents, on Saturday, February 8. Join EdRev for a day of conversation and discussion with expert advice about working with children and youth with learning and attention differences. Choose from sessions for both parents and educators. Go home with new understandings and practical tips for supporting your kids whether at home or in the classroom. At CHC’s South Bay office in San Jose. Register at https://www.edrevsf.org/mini-conference/

More information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-gifted-education-reflecting-on-our-past-impacting-our-future-10th-anniversary-tickets-66480267269

The CAG 58th Annual Conference (#cagcon) in Palm Springs, February 21-23, 2020, brings together nearly 1,200 individuals from around
the state. Over 80 sessions provide a learning opportunity for teachers, parents, and advocates to hear from leading researchers and experts in the field of gifted education. More information at https://cagifted.org/.

Gifted Development Center is hosting an international symposium to help the world rediscover the uniqueness of the gifted child. Dr. Dan Peters will attending, along with schools for the gifted and child-centered supporters from all over the globe. Opening Address by Michael Piechowski on Why Child-Centeredness is Important. http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/events/child-centered-world-symposium