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The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) and the MCGT Homeschoolers Chapter will host a joint event, the eighth annual MCGT Gifted Education Resource Fair and second annual Gifted 101 mini-conference.
When | Saturday, 10 March 2012
Where | Edina Community Center, Rooms 350 and 351 | 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424
Kids | The Works will be providing fun activities for kids attending the resource fair.
Event Flyer | Download here
Schedule
9:00am to 1:00pm - Resource Fair
9:00am to 10:30am - Workshop Session 1
1:00pm to 2:30pm - Workshop Session 2
Workshops
At each workshop session there will be three different workshops available. Thomas Greenspon will speak on perfectionism and how to deal with it. Teresa Boatman will speak on young gifted children. Deborah Ruf will speak on levels of giftedness. The sessions will be geared to parents who are new to the world of gifted. Those who attend the sessions will have plenty of time to explore the Resource Fair in between sessions.
Resource Fair
The Resource Fair lets you see and learn more about educational materials and resources for gifted learners from toddlers to adults. Vendors and parents of gifted children will be on hand to discuss the resources with you. Parents, educators, and children are welcome to explore the following:
- Curricula and other materials which can be used with gifted children for homeschooling, supplemental after-schooling, or as replacement curricula for school-based independent study. These will be available for sale.
- Fun toys and gifts for children and adults of all ages.
- Information about distance learning programs for gifted students.
- Information about local and national organizations for families of gifted children.
- Books on giftedness and gifted education will be available for purchase at the MCGT book table.
Resource Fair Admission Only | MCGT members $5 per family | $10 per family for non-members.
Workshops + Resource Fair Admission | MCGT members $10 per family | $15 per family for non-members.
Admission is payable at the door with an opportunity to join MCGT to receive the discounted admission price. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink.
Pre-Registration | If you wish to attend the Gifted 101 workshop and in order to ensure that sufficient materials are available, please preregister at the 2012 Resource Fair page on the MCGT website. If so desired, a lunch from Jimmy John's may be ordered and paid for during preregistration. Those planning to attend only the Resource Fair do not need to preregister.
Conference Information | http://mcgt.net/2012-resource-fair
Online registration form | http://mcgt.net/2012fairandworkshops
Questions | Call the MCGT office at (952)848-4906 or email info@mcgt.net
The MCGT Gifted Education Resource Fair began in 2005 as a way for parents of gifted children to share their knowledge with other families and to spread the word to parents and teachers about the best programs and materials for gifted children. Please plan on attending this annual event and feel free to invite your friends.
