Parent Workshops - November The VBCPS Office of Gifted Programs is hosting a free, virtual webinar for VBCPS gifted parents on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm. There is a limit of 500 participants. This webinar is a repeat of the session presented at the August Gifted Summer Symposium. If you are unable to join the webinar live, it will be uploaded to the VBSchools YouTube channel once closed captioning has been processed. GRTs and Old Donation School will share that link with parents.Gifted Parent Webinar #2 – November 29, 2022 at 6:30 pmTitle - Supporting Lifelong Success: An Introduction to Executive Functioning SkillsDescription: Executive Function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. In this session, participants will understand the development and importance of executive function skills, identify strengths and challenges with executive functions within your family, and begin to build a toolbox to help your child strengthen the executive function skills that are challenging for them. Register in advance for this webinar hereSubmit Questions to Be Addressed During the Webinar (as Time Permits) HereHandout for WebinarHandout for Webinar (Accessible Version)Direct any questions to Meghann Scott, VBCPS Gifted Instructional Specialist at [email protected]
September Gifted Parent Webinar #1 – September 20, 2022 at 6:30 pm Title - Gifted 101: Welcome to Gifted ServicesDescription: Whether you are new to identification in Virginia Beach or just want a refresher course on what it means to be gifted, join us to learn more about what to expect at each level and how gifted services transition throughout a child's academic career. This session is a repeat of the session offered at the August 9, 2022 Gifted Virtual Summer Symposium.You can submit your questionshere.The link for the webinar will be live at 6:30 pm on September 20, 2022. Register in advance for this webinarhere.
October Join us for the first book study discussion of Thrivers by Michelle Borba, on Wed. Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:30pm in the Cox High School library or join us virtually. Contact Mrs. Kay Roberson to RSVP, at [email protected] by Oct. 11