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

2. 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???

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

4. 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

5. Bright vs. Gifted
GT - Bright vs gifted.pdf

6. District Website Page for Adavnced Learners

7. 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 with the next topic and date of the meeting

8. 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?

9. Wrap up
Ideas for future meetings?