Dr. Julia Osborn, a psychologist specializing in gifted children and Kristen Pallonetti, the program director at Tribeca Community School, a Reggio philosophy preschool in Tribeca, presented their views on Supporting Early Giftedness Through Play at the February 28, 2012 P.A.L. Workshop Series in New York City. Among some of the take-aways presented by Dr. Osborn were: • Slow down and…
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Register for The P.A.L. Spring Workshop Series
Welcome back to our Spring P.A.L. [Parents of Advanced Learners] Workshop Series! If you missed the January event with Dr. Rena Subotnik, you can check out her presentation posted on the last post. The entire Spring Calendar is here, so follow the link at right to sign-up soon! January: A Conversation with Rena Subotnik–Shifting from the Best of Gifted Education…
Realized Potential = Nature + Nurture + Mentors + Opportunity
How much does the interest or strength area of a parent dictate or guide the course of their child? Clearly some parents encourage their children to follow the paths they chose, or wished they had pursued; others discover the talent areas of their children and offer them support to pursue their own course. According to Dr. Rena Subotnik, who spoke…
The P.A.L. Workshops, Spring 2012 Series Begins this Friday!
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to join P.A.L. and The Speyer Legacy School for a Conversation with Rena Subotnik @ The Speyer Legacy School: Shifting from the Best of Gifted Education to Talent Development: Implications for Identification, Education, and Psychological Support Inside and Outside of School Friday, January 13, 2012 @ 8:45 am-10 am. The Speyer Legacy School on the…
Positive Discipline &Your Advanced Learner: Ending the Great Debate with Your Little Lawyer
Join us September 20, 2011 Experts offer parents the tools they need to get the school year off on the right foot. Best-selling author and parent educator Nancy Samalin headlines the Fall 2011 opening session of P.A.L., offering parents tips to avoid the nagging, manipulation, bribes, yelling and the ensuing disagreements with their spouses that often arise over the kids. Donna Vaupel…
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