What Parents & Educators Need to Know About Smart Kids

Many people are surprised to learn that their bright child’s unique “quirks” are actually well-studied social & emotional behavior patterns that appear across large populations of highly intelligent children. Whether it’s refusing to wear shirts with buttons or tags, overreacting to the slightest criticism, gravitating towards adults and older children, forgetting to turn in their homework, trouble with handwriting, anxiety about trying something new, or preferring a book to a party, these and many other perplexing behaviors are common in this population. Learn what’s normal, what to expect as they grow, and why genuine challenge is vitally important for kids’ social and emotional development, as well as developing their academic talents, from the preschool and elementary years all the way to high school and beyond.

  • Presented by Austina De Bonte
  • Date: October 5, 2017
  • Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
  • Place: Shoreline Conference Center (Shoreline Auditorium)
    18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
  • Schedule:
    6:30pm – 7:00pm – General meeting for Shoreline school district families and community
    7:00pm – 9:00pm – Austina De Bonte’s presentation

Co-sponsored by Shoreline PTA Council and Shoreline HiCap Advocacy Group
Shoreline PTA Council
http://www.shorelinepta.org

Shoreline HiCap Advocacy Group
http://www.shorelinehicap.org/
Email: shoreline.hicap.advocacy@gmail.com

About Austina De Bonte
Austina De Bonte is the President of the Northwest Gifted Child Association (www.nwgca.org), the Washington State support and advocacy organization for families with gifted children. Founded in 1963, NWGCA is the oldest gifted organization in Washington state. A dynamic and engaging presenter, Austina is frequently invited to present at school districts and communities across WA state, providing both parent education as well as professional development for educators. She is a regular presenter at WAETAG, and was thrilled to be invited last year to speak to truancy officers at King County Juvenile Court. She will also be presenting her signature talk at the NAGC national convention this November in Charlotte, NC. Austina is a certified SENG Model Parent Group facilitator. Contact Austina at president@nwgca.org

Note: A limited number of free childcare spots are available on RSVP first come first serve basis. If you are interested in childcare, please email us at shoreline.hicap.advocacy@gmail.com with your name, the number of child(ren), and their names and ages. (Child needs to be potty trained.)