From rebecca.blocher at state.or.us Thu May 10 09:27:58 2012 From: rebecca.blocher at state.or.us (BLOCHER Rebecca) Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 09:27:58 -0700 Subject: [Tag-Info] FW: SENG 2012 Conference: Early Registration Discount Extended to May 31 Message-ID: Informational Item Only - No Action Required Below is a flyer on Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Conference in Milwaukee this summer. This may be appealing to parents and teachers of gifted children. The flyer continues the early registration discount. REBECCA L. BLOCHER Talented and Gifted Education Specialist Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol Street NE Salem, Oregon 97310 Phone: 503-947-5931 Fax: 503-378-5156 Rebecca.Blocher at ode.state.or.us From: SENG- Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted [mailto:office at sengifted.org] Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:06 AM To: BLOCHER Rebecca Subject: SENG 2012 Conference: Early Registration Discount Extended to May 31 [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs001/1102289134078/img/10.jpg] 2012 SENG Conference Focuses on Emotional and Social Needs of the Gifted Early Bird Discount Extended: Register by May 31 and save! If you work with gifted individuals as a parent or professional, you know they have different needs -- intellectually and emotionally. Recognize and learn how to deal effectively with those needs at the 30th Annual SENG Conference in Milwaukee, WI, July 13-14. SENG's (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) conference is a unique venue for educators, parents, and mental health care professionals to come together to learn, discuss and connect. Choose from more than 40 educational sessions presented by noted experts on topics such as : * Misdiagnosis and dual diagnosis of gifted children and adults * Social and emotional survival skills for the gifted * Depression in gifted individuals * Dealing with gifted youth with OCD, Asperger's, overexcitabilities, and twice exceptional * Recognizing and accepting giftedness in adults * Sexual orientation and the gifted CEU and APA-approved CE credit hours are available for educators and medical and counseling professionals. In addition to gaining a better understanding of those around you who are gifted -- youth, family members, yourself -- you will make life-long connections and friends with others who share similar experiences. Parents -- bring your gifted children! The SENG Conference is a family-oriented event complete with interactive programs for children and teens, ages 8 to17. Our children's and teens' programs are a great way for young people to socialize with other gifted children while learning about themselves as well. Join us in Milwaukee -- it just may change your life. More details... [http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/tank-playful-2-div.gif] What People Are Saying "The SENG conference was a truly life-changing experience for my entire family. Never before had I attended a gifted conference with a community so dedicated to enriching all aspects of giftedness with such warmth and vibrancy!" "Attending SENG conference gave my son a chance to find out there are others like him--that he could really be himself and relate to other kids." "As a health professional, the SENG conference opened my eyes to aspects of the gifted community that will provide a foundation for me to expand my practice and better serve this population." [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs001/1102289134078/img/196.jpg] CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Registration Breakout Sessions Keynote Presentations Continuing Education Credit Programs Children's & Teen Program SENG Model Parent Group Training Exhibiting/Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities Location and Travel [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/btn_fbk_160.png] SENG / PO Box 488 / Poughquag, New York 12570 / (845) 797-5054 [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/ftf_btn_8d.gif] Forward email [http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/SafeUnsubscribe_Footer_Logo_New.png] [http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/CC_Footer_Logo_New.png] This email was sent to rebecca.blocher at state.or.us by office at sengifted.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(tm) | Privacy Policy. SENG Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted | PO Box 488 | Poughquag | NY | 12570 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rebecca.blocher at state.or.us Thu May 31 10:22:21 2012 From: rebecca.blocher at state.or.us (BLOCHER Rebecca) Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 10:22:21 -0700 Subject: [Tag-Info] UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SUMMER PROGRAMS Message-ID: Dear Colleagues in Gifted Education and TAG Information Contacts, Attached is information about the University of Oregon Summer Programs for the Gifted. These programs include wonderful enrichment opportunities for a wide variety of TAG learners. Many students look forward to being groups with like minded, high ability learners in summer programs. Please contact the university liaison directly for further information. REBECCA L. 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