Presentations
See below for presentation material from parent meetings and information nights.
2017
2018
2016
2015
2025
Goals of Gifted Education
Guest Speaker: Dr. Matthew Makel, Professor and Chair in High Ability Studies, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
There can be many goals of gifted education. In this talk, Dr. Matthew Makel provided example goals that have been established by the gifted education field, while also providing context for how parents can assess whether their own goals are being met by the services that their children receive.
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2024
Executive Functioning: Strength, Struggles and Supports
Guest Speaker: Jodi Staples, Certified Counselling Therapist
Jodi Staples, GPA Vice President, discussed Executive Functioning and its role in academic and emotional development. She explained what Executive Functioning is, explored its role in relation to gifted learners, shared common struggles experienced by gifted learners, and described how families can provide students with strategies and supports.
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Accommodation in Post-Secondary Education
Dr. Pardo has spent thirty-five years examining disability, diversity and equity issues, teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of equity and disability. She has worked as the Director of Access and Inclusion Services at Mount Royal University and the Director of Accessibility Services at the University of Calgary. Dr Pardo shared critical information for students who will require accommodation in their post-secondary education.
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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) in the CBE
Chris currently leads the Inclusive Education portfolio and supports over 150 specialized classes across the CBE, including GATE. He shared current information on the GATE program and responded to questions from our membership and some guests.
Presentation:
2023
Why I Love Working with Gifted & Talented Students: Embracing Originality, Unpredictability & Challenge
Gary Perfect – Humanities/Social Studies & GATE Leader at Queen Elizabeth High School
Presentation from our November 2023 Meeting:
Advocating for Gifted Students – IPPs and Beyond
Raluca Neamtu – Student Services leader at Louis Riel school
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Helping Teens Advocate for Themselves
Darragh spoke to us about helping teens advocate for themselves and how to transition IPP concepts to a post secondary learning environment.
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2022
The High School Experience: GATE student choices within
- programming choices
- key features of GATE
- why IB?
- IB & AP
January 17th – IB Information Session (virtual) – 7PM
January 26th – Open House (general, in-person) – 6-8PM
Presentation:
2021
COVID-19: What do our gifted kids need?
Setting your child up for success
– presented by Laurie Alisat, PhD – June 10, 2021
Presentation:
The following is the recorded video from the June 10th presentation, “COVID: What do our gifted kids need?”
2020
Resilience
– presented by psychologist and co-founder of Affinity Psychology Group, Amy Shaw – November 2020
What is resilience, and how is it earned? How can parents help their junior high and high school students to increase their own resilience?
Presentation:
Study Skills
– presented by Louis Riel teachers, Mark Stranzinger and Roxanne Evans – January 2020
Learn the note taking, studying, and test taking skills that will help your child succeed.
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2019
Executive Functioning — Getting it together for work, play, and living
– Expert Session by gifted educator, Dr. Laurie Alisat – September 24, 2019
“When gifted individuals struggle with executive functioning, many aspects of their lives can be impacted. It may be challenging to start, track, and complete tasks, which in turn affects personal wellness, relationships, and accomplishment. We will discuss what we mean by executive functioning, what it looks like, and strategies to support individuals.”
Presentation:
2019-What Do You Wonder About Executive Functioning
2017
Social Dynamics
– Presentation by Michelle Springman and Silvia Henning, of Macdonald Psychological Services
Gifted and Underachievement
– Presentation by Dr. Laurie Alisat at Queen Elizabeth High School, January 2017
2016
Mindful Parenting
– Presentation by Rosanna D’Agnillo at Louis Riel, September 27, 2016
The High School Experience
– Presentation for High School information night at Henry Wise Wood High School, March 2016
2015
Perfectionism, anxiety, and depression in gifted learners
– Presentation by Dr. Laurie Alisat, November 2015