Author: PALNYC

The Countdown Begins…

by PALNYC on September 26, 2013 in Acceleration, Affective Development, After School Programs, Anderson, Art, Books, Citywide G&T Schools, Competitions, Dance, Districtwide Schools, Early Reading, Elementary, Events, Gifted Characteristics, Hunter Elementary, Math, Mathematics, Meet-Ups, Mentors, Music, NEST, NYC G&T Process, NYC Gifted & Talented Conference, Q&A with Experts, Talent Development, Testing, The NYC G&T Symposium, The P.A.L. Booklist, Twice Exceptionality (2E), Unique NYC Programs • 0 Comments

One month and counting! Register now for the NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium at NYU’s Kimmel Center and join us to: Support the cognitive, social and emotional needs of high ability kids, 2E and culturally diverse learners with advice from our featured presenters. Choose from any session within four strands that include: Talent Development, Social & Emotional Support, Negotiating the Practical & Supporting 2E & Diverse Learners and become stronger…

8 Days to win up to $15,000!

by PALNYC on September 12, 2013 in Competitions • 0 Comments

PARENTS & EDUCATORS, Take 15 minutes out of your day today to apply for the Discover Your Passion Competition to win up to $5000 for your child or student to pursue their passion in the area of their choosing. The School Choice Group in conjunction with The Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC (PALNYC) has created The Michael…

Learning Day by Day, All Summer Long

by PALNYC on June 27, 2013 in Uncategorized • 0 Comments

Our PAL Workshops season finale on preventing summer learning loss provided some great tips on ways to support your child through the summer months. For parents who want to be sure to keep their 2nd through 5th graders math skills in check, we found this FREE, six-week, email based Summer Math Challenge program based on Common Core State Standards that…

$15,000 +TALENT+ HARD WORK= THE DISCOVER YOUR PASSION COMPETITION

by PALNYC on June 5, 2013 in Competitions • 0 Comments

We at the P.A.L. Workshops realize that sometimes your child needs a little more than talent, determination and hard work… you need the funds to support that passion, so we’re thrilled to have teamed up with The School Choice Group (SCG), the premiere global education consultancy to present The Michael Perelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund Discover Your Passion Competition. The Michael Perelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund’s Discover…

Summer Reading Lists

by PALNYC on June 1, 2013 in Affective Development, Bibliotherapy, Books, Early Reading, Summer Reading Lists • 0 Comments

This summer, spend time with your child in the library, bookstore or going through your own book collection. Together, select 5-10 books for summer that you can read together, separately or side by side to start a great habit that will last a lifetime. Modeling good reading habits can start early, so take time to read together from the newspaper,…

Summer Slide Prevention & Our Giveaway Winner

by PALNYC on May 29, 2013 in Alexandra Patz, Frances Stern, Learning Loss, Milos Scekic, Nathan Levy, Summer Reading Lists, The P.A.L. Booklist, Uncategorized • 0 Comments

We’d like to thank all of our guest speakers: Nathan Levy, Frances Stern, Milos Scekic and Alexandra Patz for a great session on Preventing Summer Slide last week. They say ‘If you Don’t Use it, You Lose it,’ and research shows: • kids can lose 2 months performance in reading & math if we don’t keep them stimulated during summer…

The NYC Gifted & Talented Resource

by PALNYC on May 20, 2013 in Uncategorized • 0 Comments

The P.A.L. Workshops mission is to support parents of accelerated learners and high potential youth who want access to experts, information, local programs and resources for their children. As we wind down the 2012/2013 season of The P.A.L. Workshops, we invite you to stay tuned for some exciting announcements coming your way soon. So sign-up to receive updates and information…

P.A.L.’s Top 10 Recommendations to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

by PALNYC on May 9, 2013 in Anderson, Citywide G&T Schools, Early Reading, Elementary, Events, Guest Speaker, History, Math, Mathematics, Middle School, Music, Parenting, Precocious Toddlers, Preschool, Q&A with Experts • 0 Comments

P.A.L.’s Top 10 Recommendations to Prevent Summer Learning Loss: #1- Attend The P.A.L. Workshop’s Preventing Summer Slide session on May 21, 2013 at The Anderson School. We’ll learn strategies from the experts and have hands-on opportunities to see how we can put the knowledge into action with literacy, math and even Mind Sport activities. #2- Summer Reading, Family Style. Make reading a family ordeal,…

How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss, or ‘Summer Slide’

by PALNYC on May 9, 2013 in Acceleration, Affective Development, Anderson, Citywide G&T Schools, Early Reading, Elementary, Events, Math, Mathematics, Music, Parenting, Q&A with Experts, Talent Development • 0 Comments

On average, students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in math over the summer. Some students also lose more than two months in reading achievement, but parents can help change that. Keep those minds on fire this summer with math, literacy and enrichment activities to keep your K-6th grader engaged all summer long. Join us Tuesday, May 21…

Upcoming Parent Workshops You Won’t Want To Miss

by PALNYC on April 8, 2013 in Events, Parenting, Q&A with Experts • 0 Comments

P.A.L. wants every parent to have access to the workshops around NYC that can help them better support their child. And while not all are free, we’re putting together some of the ones we think you should know about between now and summer. There will be more, and if you have any recommendations, please post them here. Panel Discussion: Citywide…