BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv5.3.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gtdiscover.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T160000 DTSTAMP:20210418T173828 CREATED:20210311T191915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T191915Z UID:6676-1618326000-1618329600@gtdiscover.org SUMMARY:Identifying and Supporting Gifted English Language Learners DESCRIPTION:Research from the last two decades shows that there is a considerable disparity between English language learners (ELLs) and native English speakers who are identified as gifted. How can educators better identify and support gifted ELLs? Join this free webinar to learn more about strategies for identifying gifted ELLs\, ways to meet these students’ social-emotional needs\, and valuable teaching methods that support all learners. URL:https://gtdiscover.org/event/identifying-and-supporting-gifted-english-language-learners/ CATEGORIES:Educators END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T203000 DTSTAMP:20210418T173828 CREATED:20210127T181558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T181558Z UID:6559-1618516800-1618518600@gtdiscover.org SUMMARY:Perfectionism and Productive Struggle DESCRIPTION:The University of Connecticut’s Renzulli Center for Creativity\, Gifted Education\, and Talent Development is excited to offer a new series of half-hour interactive webinars for parents of gifted students. Our monthly sessions will provide you with an opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest issues in gifted education\, talent\ndevelopment\, and creativity. \nPresenter: Catherine Little URL:https://gtdiscover.org/event/perfectionism-and-productive-struggle/ CATEGORIES:Families END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T120000 DTSTAMP:20210418T173828 CREATED:20210126T181331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T181331Z UID:6555-1618657200-1618660800@gtdiscover.org SUMMARY:Avoiding Fluff in Differentiated Activities DESCRIPTION:The University of Connecticut’s Renzulli Center for Creativity\, Gifted Education\, and Talent Development is excited to offer a free Saturday series of one-hour interactive webinars on topics of interest to educators. \nDifferentiation of curriculum and instruction to ensure rigor and challenge is an essential component of providing support for advanced learners. Yet there is an enormous range of quality in the resources advertised as examples of differentiation. \nPresenter: Catherine Little URL:https://gtdiscover.org/event/avoiding-fluff-differentiated-activities/ CATEGORIES:Educators END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T150000 DTSTAMP:20210418T173828 CREATED:20210407T193926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T193926Z UID:6744-1618927200-1618930800@gtdiscover.org SUMMARY:Parent Empowerment Second 9-Week Series DESCRIPTION:From April 20 to June 15. All meetings are from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesdays. \nCommitted to the idea that with understanding comes calm\, each nine-week series includes four 60-minute education sessions led by Julie Skolnick\, M.A.\, J.D.\, addressing issues that are typically challenging for parenting twice-exceptional children. \nJulie will facilitate four 60-minute community-building sessions where members are invited to share their struggles and successes with one another\, pose questions\, and provide support. \nA bonus session with an invited expert includes a discussion and Q&A opportunity in the expert’s specific area of interest. \nEach education session includes a recording for community members to rewatch or for those who cannot make the live session. We will always have time for questions and discussion following the education presentation. URL:https://gtdiscover.org/event/parent-empowerment-second-9-week-series/ CATEGORIES:Families END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T200000 DTSTAMP:20210418T173828 CREATED:20210407T193704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T193704Z UID:6733-1618945200-1618948800@gtdiscover.org SUMMARY:MEGS Spring 2021 Keynote DESCRIPTION:Featuring Julie Skolnick from With Understanding Comes Calm URL:https://gtdiscover.org/event/megs-spring-2021-keynote/ CATEGORIES:Educators END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T170000 DTSTAMP:20210418T173828 CREATED:20191204T193610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T193610Z UID:3323-1619164800-1619370000@gtdiscover.org SUMMARY:BeyondIQ: Greater Boston 2021 DESCRIPTION:A conference for and about highly and profoundly gifted children. \nTheme: Success vs. Failure and other false dichotomies \nKeynote: Robert H. Frank\, Ph.D. URL:https://gtdiscover.org/event/beyondiq-greater-boston-2020/ LOCATION:Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center\, 242 Adams Pl\, Boxboro\, MA\, 01719 CATEGORIES:Educators,Families GEO:42.4817944;-71.5455032 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center 242 Adams Pl Boxboro MA 01719;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=242 Adams Pl:geo:-71.5455032,42.4817944 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR