February 11, 2011

Gifted 101

GIFTED IN FRANCE
February 11, 2011
Hide not your talents. They for use were made.
What's a sundial in the shade?
– Benjamin Franklin.
Dear Friends,

Please join us for the following presentation on understanding gifted children, to be held in the 7th arrondissement on Tuesday March 8,  19h30-22h00. You are welcome to join us even if you've already attended it in the past. The second part to this DVD presentation, Parenting Successful Children, will be held on Tuesday March 29th (there will be a separate announcement on this after the February break.)

Gifted 101:
Tuesday March 8, 19h30-22h00
Two DVD presentations by , James T. Webb, 45 minutes each. 
Followed by a brief discussion and getting to know other parents.
Bring along a drink or nibble to add to the table.
Location:  Paris
RSVP: RSVP by 5 March is mandatory as space is limited and event is being held at a private residence. 

A. IS MY CHILD GIFTED? IF SO, WHAT CAN I EXPECT? (45 mins)
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"Dr.Webb describes the most common basic characteristics of gifted children and shows how/why some of these traits can actually result in underachievement, power struggles and failure to be recognized as bright."

B. DO GIFTED CHILDREN NEED SPECIAL HELP (40 mins)
- "As they enter school, gifted children are frequently criticized for the very characteristics that make them who they are. Dr. Webb describes the traits, common behaviors, and challenges for gifted children from preschool through adolescence."

Resources:
1. A very useful book that is often used as a companion to the DVD's and SENG's parent workshop is called: A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children, by Webb, Gore, Amend and DeVries.) I'll have a copy or two you can have a look at.

With your RSVP, please indicate your portable and home numbers where you can be reached in case of an emergency.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me. Hope to see you soon.

Kind regards,

Helen Sahin Connelly
Gifted in France