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Summer Program for Gifted Kids
February 26th 2009 11:05
The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, Florida, will host a three-week summer day program beginning on June 15. The school is one of 12 schools in the U.S. that was chosen by The Summer Institute for the Gifted as its host. The said program is open to children in Kindergarten to 6th grade. More info here.
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ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars
February 17th 2009 03:27
The Harambee Program
February 11th 2009 01:08
If you reside in Savannah Georgia, the Harambee Program is now accepting applicants. The said program is open to gifted and talented minority students from 1st to 8th grades. More info is available here.
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Free Class for Parents of Gifted Preschoolers
February 3rd 2009 02:03
If you live in Minnesota, there's a class called "Challenging Your Gifted Preschooler" scheduled this Friday. It's a free one hour class sponsored by the Eden Prairie Council for Gifted and Talented. For more info, please visit their website.
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Get to Know Daniel Tammet
January 26th 2009 05:49
I just read a very interesting article about Daniel Tammet; a gifted 29-year old who excels in languages and numbers. .Take note, he learned how to speak Icelandic in just one week. Wow. Meanwhile, I'm still learning how to count from 1 to 10 in Japanese, LOL. Daniel was diagnosed with Asperger's four years ago; the rest of his story is on this page.
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In the News...
January 20th 2009 05:09
An article in The Arizona Republic talks about "cluster" classrooms for gifted children. This is being practiced in my daughter's school and I personally agree that it has certain benefits for younger children. But, now that my daughter is in third grade, I feel the need for a more appropriate structure. Read the article here.
If you live in the area, the Greenwich Post announced an upcoming lecture to be conducted by Dr. Nadia Webb, co-author of Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults. More info here.
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If you live in the area, the Greenwich Post announced an upcoming lecture to be conducted by Dr. Nadia Webb, co-author of Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults. More info here.
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Read More Yes, Little Girl, There is A Santa
December 17th 2008 05:33
A "Dear Santa" letter turned in by a 9 year old girl to her teacher resulted in the arrest of her 55 year old relative. In the letter, the girl wished her relative would stop touching her and her sister. Thankfully, school officials and authorities took the letter seriously and arrested Andres Enrique Cantu. Let's repeat his name - ANDRES ENRIQUE CANTU.
This story is just heartbreaking, but I'm glad the girl and her sister will finally break free from the abuse they were subjected to. As for the abuser, I hope you get the punishment you so deserve. People like you are sickening; preying on innocent children and robbing them of their childhood. It's just appalling!
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This story is just heartbreaking, but I'm glad the girl and her sister will finally break free from the abuse they were subjected to. As for the abuser, I hope you get the punishment you so deserve. People like you are sickening; preying on innocent children and robbing them of their childhood. It's just appalling!
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The Latest on the Caylee Anthony Case
December 8th 2008 06:18
Here's the latest news on missing tot Caylee Anthony's case. George and Cindy Anthony sent out a press release a couple of days ago on their reaction to the news that the State won't be seeking the death penalty. The press release can be found here.
If you'd like to help, you can download and print a flier here. I sincerely hope Caylee is still alive and doing well.....
If you'd like to help, you can download and print a flier here. I sincerely hope Caylee is still alive and doing well.....
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Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young
November 19th 2008 12:22
For parents of gifted children in Kindergarten to 6th Grade who wants to enroll their child/ren into a gifted program, the Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY) is now accepting applications. The program is scheduled every Saturday beginning Feb. 7, 2009 and ends on March 14, 2009. Vanderbilt is also offering programs for parents.
More info is available here.
More info is available here.
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Interesting school in Arizona
November 3rd 2008 16:02
If you live in Tucson, Arizona, you might want to look into a school called Accelerated Learning Laboratory. This charter school which was founded in 1999 offers advanced classes and groups students, not by age, but according to their academic and social skills. Currently, the school enrolls Preschool and K-12 students and has a student population of 250. Here's a well-written article on the said school from the Arizona Daily Star for more info.
Further information is available at the school's website.
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Further information is available at the school's website.
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Cole Comes Home
October 22nd 2008 00:38
I can only imagine the horror this little boy went through after being abducted from his home. Cole Puffinburger was taken from his home by 2 suspected drug dealers, leaving his mom and her boyfriend bound and gagged. The abduction is believed to be in connection to Cole's grandfather who apparently stole money from the drug dealers.
Thankfully, the people who abducted Cole set him free and the boy was later found by a bus driver in Las Vegas. I'm so amazed at this little boy's courage, he reportedly approached a bus driver and asked the driver to take him home. He was then taken to a hospital where doctors examined him. Reports said the boy was physically unharmed. No doubt that this incident has been traumatic for him though.
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Thankfully, the people who abducted Cole set him free and the boy was later found by a bus driver in Las Vegas. I'm so amazed at this little boy's courage, he reportedly approached a bus driver and asked the driver to take him home. He was then taken to a hospital where doctors examined him. Reports said the boy was physically unharmed. No doubt that this incident has been traumatic for him though.
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Where is Caylee?
October 20th 2008 05:11
I've been keeping a close eye on this case involving a young mother, Casey Anthony, and her missing 3 year old daughter, Caylee. The toddler has been missing since June and to date has not been found. What really struck me about this case is the peculiar way Casey has acted since the disappearance of her child. I believe in giving a person the benefit of the doubt, but if you've been following this case, I'm pretty sure you too are starting to question her innocence. The way events have unraveled these past few months does paint Casey in a bad picture.
Recently, Casey Anthony has been charged with a seven-count indictment, including first-degree murder. I sincerely hope, for the sake of the missing little girl, that her mother is innocent and that Caylee will come home to her family soon.
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Recently, Casey Anthony has been charged with a seven-count indictment, including first-degree murder. I sincerely hope, for the sake of the missing little girl, that her mother is innocent and that Caylee will come home to her family soon.
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Today's gifted news...
October 13th 2008 15:36
Read this story about a five year old boy from Vietnam who is intellectually advanced for his age. I do hope his parents find a school that will address this boys needs. This story leaves me wondering...is there a school or a program for gifted children in Vietnam?
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