Advocating for Your Gifted Child Workshop, January 8th, DPS Family Academy

Advocating for Your Gifted Child Workshop

When:  Thursday, January 8, 2014, 6:00-8:00PM

Where: DPS Family Academy, Brogden Middle School, 1001 Leon Street

What:  This popular workshop equips parents with practical ideas and suggestions about how to effectively advocate for gifted children and advanced learners. Learn about local and state policies and resources to support advanced students.  Ask better questions and find ways to address common parent-school communication challenges.  The session will help you build stronger collaborative partnerships with your school and teachers to support your advanced learner and help your child meet their potential.   

Who should Attend?

Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Foster Parents, and others Grades K-12 in public schools, including charter schools.  Your child does not have to have been identified as gifted to attend.  Parents who are interested in gifted identification would benefit as well.

How to register: 

        1) Register online through DPS Family Academy at:

http://dpsnc.connectwithkids.com/event-registration/?ee=281

         2) Register by calling DPS Family Academy at:

3) Register by calling or emailing Donna Rewalt at 919-560-0538 or drewalt@dconc.gov .  Please contact Donna with any questions about the class content.