Gifted 101: Common Characteristics & Myths
Monday May 13, 2019
Two presentations, choose one:
     Morning:  10h00-12h30
     Evening: 19h30-22h00
Registration closes: May 10

LOCATION:  Paris 75016, (located near Radio France.)  
 RSVP closes May 10. Space is limited. The event is held at a private residence.
Minimum of 8 participants are needed for the meeting to take place, maximum of 15.

PARTICIPATION FEE: 7€ for current members of Gifted in France; 12€ for non-members.
Members have priority.

WHO IS THIS MEETING FOR: Parents, educators, child minders, mental health professionals.

IMPORTANT: To confirm your spot, please proceed to the Paypal payment option at the end of this form.
You will be given the option to join/renew your membership to Gifted in France for the 2018-19 academic year. The membership is good for the whole family. For Gifted 101, it is not obligatory to be a GiF member, though members have priority. All fees go towards GiF, a not-for-profit association loi 1901

Two DVD presentations featuring the late Dr. James T. Webb, 45 minutes each.  
Followed by a discussion and questions/answers.
FORMAT:
A. IS MY CHILD GIFTED? IF SO, WHAT CAN I EXPECT? (45 mins)
 "Dr.Webb describes the most common basic characteristics of gifted children and shows how/why some of these traits can actually result in underachievement, power struggles and failure to be recognized as bright."

B. DO GIFTED CHILDREN NEED SPECIAL HELP (40 mins)
"As they enter school, gifted children are frequently criticized for the very characteristics that make them who they are. Dr. Webb describes the traits, common behaviors, and challenges for gifted children from preschool through adolescence."

C. Question/answer/discussion period with participants.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me.
Feel free to invite your partner, friends, teachers, mental health providers to this meeting.
Remember - RSVP in advance is mandatory. It is not possible to register on the day of the event.

We are celebrating our 10th anniversary! Gifted in France is a not-for-profit association created to help parents, educators, mental health professionals understand the social, emotional and educational needs of gifted and twice-exceptional children. In addition to organizing meetings for parents and activities for children, we also organize community-wide enrichment events such as the France Brain Bee (francebrainbee.org) in partnership with the ICM Brain and Spine Institute. Brain Bee is a neuroscience competition for high school students..

Join our association and help us make a difference. Or, if you like what we do, please consider donating to our cause.
Any amount, however small, is appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,

Helen Sahin Connelly
President, Gifted in France
Association 1901, not-for-profit
Paris, France
giftedinfrance@gmail.com
giftedinfrance.org 
francebrainbee.org