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  • May 22, 2022 11:52 AM | Linda Zanieski (Administrator)

    With the temperature starting to warm up and hopefully the rain starting to taper off a little, it is a great time to get outdoors to the Palos Preserves. In August, 2021, Palos Preserves, which is a part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, was designated as the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world by the International Dark-Sky Association. Click here to read the announcement article. 


  • May 02, 2022 9:26 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    From ADDitude: "The Secret to Quality Time with Your Child? Let Them Lead the Way. Genuine and joyful family connections click when children are able to share their interests and 'call the shots.' Here, learn how to make the most of child-led time, and how to gently encourage your child, tween, or teen to want to spend time with you. Leave with ideas for ADHD-friendly things to do with kids of all ages." Read more here.


  • April 24, 2022 11:50 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    From ADDitude: "Q: How Can We Teach Accountability to Our Middle School Child? We are trying to teach independence and accountability to our middle school student with ADHD. But he forgets assignments a lot, doesn’t remember lessons, and generally fails more than we’d like. How can we help him take responsibility for his obligations and education without setting him up to fail or accepting his excuses?" Read more here.



  • April 24, 2022 11:33 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Would You Rather Questions for Kids with ADHD: Conversation Starters (additudemag.com)

    "How was your day?" Nothing inspires shrugs and grunts better than an uninspired question. To spark a real conversation with your kid, try asking one of these "would you rather" or "if you could" questions — plus find additional talking tips and sample language to foster connection »

  • April 06, 2022 6:44 PM | Linda Zanieski (Administrator)

    Cinema/Chicago announced this year's CineYouth Festival with 71 international short films will be streaming in-person April 22-24 at FACETS Chicago (1517 W. Fullerton Ave.) and streaming globally from April 25-May 1! Tickets are free and open to the public.

    This year's selection spans 10 short film programs featuring everything from mind-bending animation to nuanced portraits of home to our Opening Night program of new filmmaking voices from the Chicagoland area.

    CineYouth is the Chicago International Film Festival’s annual film festival that showcases short films made by filmmakers 22 years old and younger from around the world. CineYouth encourages the talent of young filmmakers and supports diverse youth voices by providing opportunities to have their work showcased, to learn about filmmaking from industry experts, and to network with their peers.

    Live events including panel discussions and livestream Q&As with filmmakers, to be announced soon.

    Click here for complete details.

  • February 24, 2022 4:06 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Dear Chicago Gifted Community Center,

    Each year World Science Scholars, a program of the World Science Festival, selects a small group of national and international high school students who have exceptional skills in mathematics, and provides them with an unparalleled opportunity to explore and apply their talents to new scientific disciplines. We are pleased to announce that nominations and applications are now open for our 2022-23 cohort. 

    Scholars are guided by world-renowned scientific experts as they expand their knowledge and examine numerous applications of mathematics to help solve complex challenges in multidisciplinary fields. 

    We would appreciate your sharing this opportunity, offered at no cost to the Scholars, with your network. Our application deadline is April 30, 2022. Below are suggested social media and newsletter posts that might be helpful. Additional information regarding the program and application process can be found here and in this overview.

    Newsletter Post
    Opportunity for Mathematically Talented High School Students
    The World Science Scholars is a highly-selective program for national and international high school students who have exceptional skills in mathematics. Scholars are guided by world-renowned experts as they expand their knowledge to help solve complex challenges in multidisciplinary fields. This unparalleled opportunity allows students to explore and apply their talents to new scientific disciplines. WSS, offered at no cost to accepted Scholars, is a program of the World Science Festival. To nominate a student, apply, or learn more, visit http://bit.ly/WorldSciScholar2022 or download the overview: https://bit.ly/WSSOverview2022
    Applications are due by April 30, 2022.

    Social Media Posts
    @WorldSciFest is recruiting high schoolers with extraordinary math talents to explore new fields, build skills, learn from top scientists, and become leaders who can change the world. Apply or nominate a World Science Scholar at https://bit.ly/WorldSciScholar2022. #STEM #math

    #Educators
    Know extraordinarily talented math students? Help find the next World Science Scholar who will learn from top scientists and become leaders who change the world. NOMINATE NOW at https://bit.ly/WorldSciScholar2022. #MathTeacher #STEM #WorldSciScholar @WorldSciFest

    We would be pleased to speak with you should you have any questions or suggestions.

    Sincerely,
    The World Science Scholars Team


    scholars@worldsciencefestival.com

    World Science Scholars | 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 950 | New York, NY 10115 
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  • February 19, 2022 9:30 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC) is asking for witness slips in support for of a gifted education bill that was just filed. We encourage you to take a couple of minutes and sign a witness slip before Tuesday of next week, February 22nd.  Detailed instructions below or see here for more information from IAGC. Please forward this information to others who may be willing to sign this important piece of legislation for all our advanced learners. 

    -----

    Dear Gifted Education Supporter:

    Our first step is that HB5277 must now pass the Illinois House Education Committee this Tuesday, February 22, before it can go to a House floor vote. Illinois has a simple way for you to publicly show your support for the legislation::

    HB5277 must now pass the Illinois House Education Committee this TuesdayFebruary 22before it can go to a House floor vote. Illinois has a simple way for you to publicly show your support for the legislation::

    1. Click or copy and paste this link: https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/139787?committeeHearingId=19146&LegislationId=139787&LegislationDocumentId=175155
    2. Fill in your name and address information at the top of the page in the IDENTIFICATION section.  
    3. In the REPRESENTATION section, if you are a teacher, gifted coordinator, superintendent, or other school administrator, please identify yourself as your professional role rather than as an IAGC member.
    4. Scroll down to the POSITION section and click the PROPONENT button for both HB 5277 and the amendment (HCA1) by clicking on “add position.” (HCA 1 will pop up as a choice in a dropdown box for you to select). 
    5. Under the TESTIMONY section, click the RECORD OF APPEARANCE ONLY button.
    6. Enter in the appropriate "Captcha code," click I AGREE TO ILGA TERMS OF AGREEMENT button, and press the CREATE SLIP button. 
    7. YOU’RE DONE!

  • February 19, 2022 6:04 PM | Linda Zanieski (Administrator)

    The 11th annual One Earth Film Festival offers several free film screenings and discussions for children and youth ages three through young adult and up. These screenings are virtual/online, and all explore science and the environment in ways that speak to youth and reflect their interests. See complete details here.


  • February 18, 2022 5:27 PM | Linda Zanieski (Administrator)

    From Field Museum 2/18 email . . .

    Current high school students can get hands-on experience with many of the things that we do here at the Museum—from facilitating guest interactions to assisting in the Crown Family PlayLab, with plenty of exploration of the sciences in-between.

    There is limited capacity for the teen volunteer program. All participants are expected to apply and interview prior to acceptance into the program. Our teen volunteers are outgoing, adaptable, and love learning about the world around them. Interested teens should demonstrate a strong interest in the sciences and/or early childhood education. Bilingual skills are a plus.

    Applications close on March 14. Selected interview candidates are expected to interview in April. Teens will be notified of final selections by May 1st.

    See complete details and apply here.

  • February 07, 2022 6:46 PM | Linda Zanieski (Administrator)

    From the Argonne National Laboratory Education E-News February 2022:

    SUPERPOSITION: THE “SUPER POWER” OF PARTICLES

    Quantum physics looks into what happens at the smallest, most fundamental levels of matter and energy. Rules of behavior are different there. Strange things happen at such a small level. In this activity, you’ll explore a quantum physics topic called superposition. Then, you will create examples of that topic to share with your peers and us.

    Download the challenge here. Recommended for grades 7 and up. Submissions might be featured on Argonne's Education Instagram account.

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