From ADDitude: "Less Handholding, More Independence. Worried about your child making the transition from high school to college? Keep him from drifting into academic free-fall with these tips for planning ahead, choosing courses, and encouraging self-advocacy." Read more here.

Great 5 minute video from Bright & Quirky regarding this topic:

When a Bright Child Resists Learning, with Melanie Hayes

" If your bright child resists the very thought of reading, or learning non-preferred subjects, should you push them anyway? According to Melanie Hayes, EdD, Director of Big Minds Unschool, this pattern is not unusual in bright and quirky kids. Listen as Dr. Hayes shares quick tips on how to proceed in this delicate situation. The answers may surprise you."

From ADDitude: “'Stop Trying to Fix Everything!' Scripts for Reflective Listening. Your teen comes to you with a problem. Do you offer advice, or just validate their feelings? Reflective listening can help you decide. Use these scripts the next time your teen needs an ally." Read more here.

From ADDitude: “The Simulation Exercises That Expand Educators’ Understanding of Neurodivergent Students. Ultimately, a neurotypical person can never truly understand the neurodivergent experience. But without fail, there is always a tangible shift in the room following these exercises.” Read more here.

From ADDitude: "21 Questions to Get Your Child to Open Up About School. 'How was your day?' 'Fine.' It’s not exactly illuminating conversation, is it? Unfortunately, many kids with ADHD don’t leap at the opportunity to talk to Mom and Dad about how their day at school went — especially if it went poorly. Here’s how parents can encourage better communication (hint: it starts by asking the right questions)." Read more here.

From ADDitude: "How to Encourage Creativity in Children with ADHD. If your child has ADHD, give her some alone time — you just might be blown away by her creativity, and she’ll get a major self-esteem boost." Read more here.

From the William & Mary School of Education web site . . .

What is the 2e at William & Mary Conference? 

The 2e @ W&M: Twice Exceptional Conference focuses on twice-exceptional (high-ability/gifted with learning differences/disabilities or neurodiverse) children at home and school.  The conference aims to provide information, resources, support, and community building opportunities to educators, administrators, parents, practitioners, counselors, and district personnel.

When is the conference?

This time, the 2e at W&M Conference is online February 24-25, 2023. The 2021 and 2022 conferences were also online and are available for purchase below.

2023 Registration Information

• Full Conference: $200
• Full Conference Early Bird: $175 (until Jan. 9th)
• Parent Only Sessions: $100
• W&M Students: $30
• Division Access (up to 15 participants): $2,000

See the conference web site for details on schedule, presenters, and registration.

From 12/15/2022 Argonne National Laboratory email:

Are your female students curious about science and the world around them? Are they natural problem solvers? Are they compelled to understand how things work? Have them come join Argonne National Laboratory in exploring the world of engineering and science at the 21st Annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED).

WHO:

8th grade girls interested in STEM

WHEN:

Friday, February 17, 2023

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Argonne National Laboratory

TCS Conference Center

9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439

HOW:

Register Online by January 27, 2023 to be entered into the lottery.

Click here for complete details and registration.

From Educational Programs at Argonne National Laboratory 9/14/2022 email . . .

ARGONNE EDUCATION TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL

Council Seeks High School Students To Share Their Voices

The Argonne Education Teen Advisory Council (ATAC) is an opportunity for young people to strengthen the impact of Argonne’s educational programs by providing feedback on current and future activities. While the ATAC is not a hands-on STEM program, as a member, you’ll have access to STEM professionals and resources that align with your interests in a variety of fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to virtually learn what it’s like to work at a United States Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory.

Membership on the ATAC is a commitment that requires you to contribute your time, energy, and ideas for the council. We will meet virtually every Thursday after school and occasionally meet in person at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont and Argonne in Chicago at Harper Court. This council will run from November through May 2023.

Applications Due October 15, 2022. Click here for complete details and to apply.

See this article and video about using Sunday Sessions to build executive functioning skills.