Events

2009-2010 School Year Events

  • May 1, 2010 Enrichment Workshop: Chemistry with Dr. Lyle, Duke University Come learn about states of matter, endothermic reactions, and the nature of science in a real chemistry lab! The session for first- through third-graders is from 10:00- 11:30. The session for fourth- through eighth-graders is from 1:00-2:30. This event is free but restricted to current member families of Durham PAGE.

  • May 6, 2010 4th Quarter Parent & Educator Seminar: Eight Great Tips for Parenting Gifted Children and High-End Learners, Linda Robinson, Director, CONNECTIONS-NC, Inc., CONsultants iN EduCaTIONal Services, Raleigh, NC. Ms. Robinson's s presentation will focus on what parents can do to maximize each child's full potential. Get answers to questions such as, Should I use the term "gifted" when referring to my child? Should I help with my child's homework? Should I praise my child for doing well?

  • March 18, 2010: Third Quarter Parent & Educator Information Session:
    "Gifted Children: Overexcitabilities, Intensities, and Vulnerabilities"
    Dr. Courtright, Gifted Education Specialist at Duke TIP, will address the unique emotional characteristics of gifted children focusing on overexcitabilities, intensities, and vulnerabilities.

  • December 16, 2009: The State of Education in DPS and North Carolina.
    State of AIG in North Carolina, presented by Sneha Shah-Coltrane, DPS Forest View Parent and NC Department of Public Instruction Consultant for AIG.
    The discussion will include a review of the newly adopted NC AIG program standards and the upcoming local AIG plan submission process.

  • September 13, 2009: How to Advocate for Your Gifted Child
    Speakers: Donna Rewalt, Program Coordinator for the Strengthening Families Coalition ( http://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/content/StrengtheningFamiliesCoalition) and Rick Courtright, Gifted Education Research Specialist for the Duke Talent Identification Program (http://www.tip.duke.edu/).

  • Many more student, parent and educator events planned for 2010-2011

    • For more information or to register for these events, email durhampage@gmail.com. Include the event name in the subject line.