Supporting Gifted Children During Stress
Co-Sponsored by Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington Chapter of the Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented, Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented
March 5, 2022, 9-11am
with Teresa Argo Boatman, Ph.D
Virtual and In-Person Parent Presentation
Gifted children and their parents have been experiencing the rise of stress and anxiety during the COVID 19 pandemic. Expand your knowledge of anxiety and gifted children, strategies to help, and how to continue to support yourself and others during this stressful time.
Presenter: Dr. Teresa Argo Boatman, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist in Plymouth, MN. She specializes in assessments, educational choices, and emotional health for gifted and talented children and their families. Dr. Boatman is the current president of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented.
Programming for Children Grades 1 – 5
While parents are attending the parent presentation, children in Grades 1-5 can explore Robotics through the First Tech Challenge, Maker Space materials, Art and Craft area, and First Lego League Demonstration. Bloomington educators will present and guide explorations during this creative experience time. Note: this is not a drop-off program, a parent must be in attendance at the parent presentation.
Minimum of 10 and Maximum of 40 Children. Must be pre-registered by Wednesday, March 2nd.
DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Valley View Middle School, 8900 Portland Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
In-person attendees should enter the main door that faces Portland Ave.
Parent program also available as a virtual option. Zoom link will be emailed to all attendees the day before the event.
Parent Program Fees:
Free as a Bloomington MCGT Member (registration code required)
$10 General MCGT Member
$20 Non MCGT Member (Join MCGT online now!)
Children Program Fees:
$10 per child (no walk-ins, must be pre-registered by Wednesday, March 2nd)
Scholarships available through MCGT
Questions? Contact MCGT at info@mcgt.net