Parents often wonder when and how to approach their child's teacher if their child seems unhappy or not challenged in the classroom. This NAGC tip sheet on Classroom Advocacy offers some suggestions on starting this conversation to partner with your child’s teacher.
Advocating for Gifted Services: Steps to take when your school doesn't have effective gifted programs and services.
Classroom Advocacy: Working collaboratively with the teacher will be important to your child's success in school.
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Serving the Whole Gifted Child: Why it is important to support cognitive, social, emotional, physical, psychological needs in gifted children.
Talking with Your Child About Giftedness: Many parents and caregivers question how to talk with their high-ability children about giftedness.
Gifted 101: What does gifted and talented mean for your child?
Perfectionism: Help your child avoid unhealthy perfectionism which can can cause excessive stress and anxiety.
Grandparenting and Intergenerational Connections: The important role of grandparents and special people in nurturing and supporting gifted children.
Making Friends: Friendships might be more related to mental age than chronological age.
COVID 19 Espanol: Durante esta pandemia, ellos pueden experimentar emociones intensas como ansiedad, en especial si presentan doble excepcionalidad o si bajo circunstancias normales suelen reaccionar con intensidad.
COVID 19 English: Your gifted child might need help dealing with the disruption, anxiety, and sadness due to COVID-19.
Asynchronous Development: Gifted children can develop at an uneven rate, confusing parents, friends, and teachers.
Cyberbullying Gifted Children: Learn how to recognize and combat cyberbullying.
Finding a Mental Health Professional: How do you find a counselor, psychologist, or therapist for your gifted child?
Managing Grief and Anxiety During COVID 19: Gifted children may be grieving loss or illness of loved ones, missed milestones, or feelings of helplessness. No matter the cause, children's grief and anxiety should be respected and taken seriously.
Bullying: Recognize warning signs and provide support for children who are being bullied.