WELCOME TO THE ADVANCED LEARNER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING THURS. FEB 4, 2016

AGENDA Introductions Group purpose – this is a parent lead group to provide resources and support to parents of advanced learners Upcoming events What is an “advanced learner”? – general overview Review the district website page for Advanced Learners Discussion of Motivation, Enthusiasm and Underachievement – Chapter 4 from the book A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children Other questions???

Introductions Your name Your children/children’s age and school Already identified as an advanced learner? What are you looking for from this group?

Upcoming events Sat. Feb. 6 – Opportunity Fair at Pewaukee Lake Elementary sponsored by CESA 1 PAGE Tues. March 8 – 4th-6th grade Trivia Night at Franklin High School sponsored by CESA 1 PAGE Thurs. March 10 – Dr. Sylvia Rimm speaking to parents at the Muskego High School library Thurs. April 7 – Dr. Sylvia Rimm speaking to parents at Oconomowoc High School little theater

Bright vs. Gifted GT - Bright vs gifted.pdf

District Website Page for Adavnced Learners http://www.muskegonorway.org/about/advancedlearner.cfm

Book to use for future discussions A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children by Webb, Gore, Amend and DeVries Book purchase is optional We will discuss one chapter at each meeting – we will send out an email with the next topic and date of the meeting

Chapter 4 – Motivation, Enthusiasm and Underachievement Outline of the chapter - GT - Motivation, Enthusiasm and Underachievement chapter review.docx Discussion topics How can you create a climate for motivation? How can you avoid a power struggle? How can you develop a positive relationship? How can you provide challenges and support? How can you establish appropriate goals? How can you build on success?

Wrap up Ideas for future meetings?