Training for Parents of Twice-Exceptional Children

If you are a parent who has a gifted child whom you either know or suspect also has an Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral or Emotional Disorder, or Learning Disability, you are the parent of a "twice-exceptional" child.  Below are upcoming events in which you might be interested to learn more about your child's needs:

MCGT

(Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented)

• Annual MCGT Fall Conference
  University of St. Thomas
  Minneapolis, MN
  November 12th, 2011
• School Options Fair
• CHAT Nights
• Annual Picnic
  

NAGC

(National Association for Gifted Children)

• National Convention
  November 3-6, 2011
  New Orleans, LA
  Join educators, administrators, parents, and students from around the country to discuss issues of interest regarding gifted education, including issues specific to students with dual exceptionalities.
• WOW (Webinars on Wednesdays) sessions can be found on the NAGC Live Learning Center:                                                    
  

SENG

(Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)

• 2011 SENG Summit Conference: July 15-17, Seattle WA
  
  

Certificate Program in Twice Exceptional Education

University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN. 

As part of PROJECT2EXCEL, courses are being developed that will combine to provide certification in twice-exceptional education.  Currently, these courses are being offered to teachers in participating districts.  Following their completion of the program, the courses will be available for anyone interested in obtaining certification in twice-exceptional education.  Expected start date for public registration for this certificate program is Fall 2011.

Contact

For additional information about this certificate program, please contact Karen B. Rogers, Ph.D. at kbrogers@stthomas.edu.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

The CEC sponsors web seminars, regional workshops, CEUs for outside professional development, and customized training. 

For more information on any of these options, visit http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Professional_Development