Resources

Info from the HiCap Parents Council

HiCap Math Pathways

9 Reasons Why You Should Accept the the HiCap Placement

Guidance for Elementary Fall Conferences

Parent Guide to Navigating Screening and Assessment in Northshore

Other Resources About Highly Capable Children:

James and Susie - Video by Northwest Gifted Child Association

Northwest Gifted Child Association

Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted

National Association for Gifted Children

Washington Coalition for Gifted Education

Other Resources for Parents of Highly Capable Kids

Good Inside Podcast - I Quit: The Hidden Cost of Convenience for Our Kids

Message from NSD HiCap Council (Ashley): This is not specific to HiCap kids, but a good discussion on building resilience. This is a key part of why it's so important for HiCap kids to experience challenge in school. They need these important opportunities to learn how to learn.

Neurodiversity Podcast, episode 319: Deconstructing Gifted Burnout

Message from NSD HiCap Council (Ashley): Relevant to both students and adults! Great discussion of perfectionism vs. productive struggle, expectations… You need the butterfly analogy from this podcast. Gifted (HiCap) does not necessarily quick and easy, compliant, enjoying school, etc.