Strategies for Dealing with Bullies Dr. Craig Gaska Friday, February 3, 2012, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Ranchview Elementary School Gymnasium, 1651 Ranchview Drive, Naperville IL 60565
Bullying is a hot topic in schools today. It is an age-old problem hat is actually becoming much worse, sometimes with very severe consequences. Dr. Gaska will share and model his successful strategy to deal with bullies at this presentation. He will also share what you can do to help your gifted child deal with bullying, and what you, as a parent, should and should not do to address the problem. Dr. Craig Gaska has been in the education field for over 35 years. During his career, he was an elementary teacher, administrator, and is currently a part-time professor at Aurora University where he teaches in the Master's of Arts with Teaching Certification (MATC) program. Dr. Gaska holds a Bachelor's degree in elementary education, Master's and Educational Specialists degrees in Educational Administration, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. Other Area Events FRoG Super Saturday Enrichment Program January 28 - February 5, 2012, O'Neill Middle School, 635 59th Street, Downers Grove. Registration is now open; click here to learn more and register online. 17th Annual IAGC Convention Chicago Marriott Hotel 540 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60611 The featured presentation will be "Understanding, Assessing and Supporting Your Gifted and Talented Child's Potential: A conversation with Andy Mahoney M.S., L.C.P.C." Andy Mahoney, a counselor and one of the pioneers in the field of counseling the gifted, will present and discuss how parents can create a better "fit" to activate and support their child's gifted identity potential. The focus of his presentation will include issues related to achievement, learning, language processing, executive function, assessment challenges, and forming an identity that "fits" when a child is gifted and talented. In addition will be Paula Kosin, who is Marketing Manager and Career Consultant of Career Vision of Glen Ellyn. Her topic will be "Start Early-Start Smart: Why Early College Major & Career Planning is Essential for Gifted Students." This will be followed by breakout discussion groups on a variety of topics led by experienced facilitators. See the Convention schedule at http://www.iagcgifted.org/images/stories/pdf/2012-conv-schedule.pdf Get the registration brochure at http://www.iagcgifted.org/images/stories/pdf/2012-conv-brochure.pdf Register by January 20 to Save. Members save, too. FRoG Chess Tournament March 10, 2012, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Hillcrest Middle School, 1435 Jefferson Street, Downers Grove Open to children in grades 1 - 8. Click here to register. Read the January 2012 STAGE Newsletter.
 On September 7 and 8, Stage President Sonia Harmon presented an overview of District 203's gifted programs, standardized tests and qualification criteria. This presentation pulled from a variety of materials previously given by district administrators.
Become a Gifted Advocate We currently have an open position for a Family Outings Coordinator. This individual will plan occasional outings for families with gifted children to get together in an informal, social setting.
We are also looking for volunteers to attend school board meetings which take place on the first and third Monday evenings of the month at the District 203 Administrative Center, 203 W. Hillside Rd., Naperville IL. Interested in volunteering with STAGE? View our open volunteer positions. Please email stage203naperville@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer. >>>>> Like our Facebook Page to receive updates into your stream! |
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