Seminars
Seminars
FREE Parent Seminars 2023
The Department of Education and Training has agreed to fund VAGTC for a further three years to provide free parent seminars and support.
We are pleased to offer the following seminars for 2023.
Semester One
Term 1
ONLINE: What is Possible in School Provision? (What is reasonable to ask your school to provide?)
Thursday 9 March 7:30pm – 9:00pm
1 hr & 30 Mins – Completed
This seminar will focus on the possible school-based interventions, opportunities and learning strategies that focus on providing appropriately for the needs of gifted and high ability learners, including ideas for classroom differentiation, grouping, Individual Learning/Education Plans, acceleration, and enrichment. At the start of the year, it can take a while for things to be put into place. How do you support your child in the interim? What immediate resources can you offer or encourage your school to access?
ONLINE: Establishing Rapport with Your Child’s School
Tuesday 21 March 7:30pm – 9:00pm
1 hr & 30 Mins
This seminar will focus on:
An overview of themes and issues about the importance of rapport and the various needs of your Gifted child in relation to school.
How to advocate for your child with the teachers at school and building positive rapport between home and school.
And discuss where you can go for help.
Further information will be sent to participants closer to the date with zoom link and presenter details.
Book your spot via the Try Booking Link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/CGIBQ
ONLINE: Parent Discussion Night
Monday 27 March 7:30pm – 9:00pm
1 hr & 30 Mins
An opportunity to network and discuss.
Many seminar participants have expressed the desire to discuss questions and issues with people experienced in the area of gifted education along with other parents. Many have found it very helpful to share with others who have similar experiences.
In this seminar, we invite participants to send in questions prior to the evening or bring topics for discussion to the session.
Break out spaces will be made available to explore a range of topics with experienced facilitators.
Further information will be sent to participants closer to the date with zoom link and presenter details.
Book your spot via the Try Booking Link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/CGIBV
Term 2
Please keep checking back on this page and our Socials for Topics and Booking Links for Term 2.