MCGT 2023 Speaker Series with Erika Kluge
Help! My Child is Gifted/2e, Yet Struggles in School
Elementary - College
Saturday, March 4, 2023
9:00-11:00am via Zoom
It is never too early to question why a child appears frustrated or dislikes academic tasks. Acquiring help, accommodations, and/or necessary documentation are critical to a successful K - 12 experience, as well as transitions into college and career.
During this session, understand how to help your gifted and talented or 2E child remain challenged and achieve their learning potential while reducing frustration associated with reading, writing, and executive function skills, from K-12 into college.
- Learn how to identify why your child or student is frustrated with academic tasks
- Understand how to ensure your child/student receives the help they need within the school setting, and how to plan for a successful transition into college/career - from classroom modifications to accommodations for high-stakes exams
- Understand your child’s educational rights and Accessible Educational Materials
- Learn about Accessible Text and how it might be essential for students who struggle with reading and writing tasks
This is the third of three presentations in a series - attend all three!
Separate registration is required for each presentation. MCGT members may register for past sessions in this series and have access to the video recordings by emailing the MCGT office at info@mcgt.net
January 21: Enhancing Executive Functioning (Independence, Productivity, and Success for Learning) Elementary School, Register Now
February 11: Enhancing Executive Functioning (Independence, Productivity, and Success for Learning) Middle School and Beyond, Register Now
We are grateful to the St. Paul Parent/Kid and the Rosemount/Apple Valley/Eagan (RAVE) Community Groups and the Minneapolis PAALs Chapter for their support of this series
Erika Kluge is the owner of THINK with Success and an Assistive Technology (AT) Special Educator. She is a past Recipient of The Minnesota STAR Program’s Awards for Excellence in Assistive Technology. Her experience encompasses all age groups, emphasizing AT to enhance reading, writing, note-taking, study and test prep, and executive function skills. Erika’s passions are educating professionals, parents, and students about AT and technology for academic, career, and life success.
When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 9-11am, Online via Zoom
Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the day before the event.
Who: All those interested in supporting gifted students – parents, educators, other caregivers and professionals welcome!
Cost:
$10 for MCGT members
Video Recording is available to MCGT members for four months after the event.
$25 for non-members
Access to recording after the event is not available to non-members.
Join MCGT now to get the member rate. MCGT Membership Benefits
Financial assistance is available from the Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund: Families with gifted and talented children should not be restricted in their participation in MCGT activities because of limited funds. Therefore, the MCGT Board will accept requests for financial assistance which would enable families to attend events sponsored by MCGT, such as the annual conference or speaker events. MCGT also accepts requests for financial assistance for MCGT membership fees.
Submit a request from the Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund
Questions? Email info@mcgt.net