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Welcome to the Granite Association for Gifted Children Webpage! Become a member of GAGC today! Ask a question here Check out SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES ·LEARN about Granite District Gifted & Talented Continuum of Services ·CHECK OUT Local , State and National Resources for Parents and Educators ·PARTICIPATE in Granite Parent Liaisons for Gifted/Talented Meetings ·RECOGNIZE local efforts thru the WE HONOR OUR OWN Recognition Awards ·CONNECT with others thru SENG-Model Parent Support Groups ·FIND OUT how to ADVOCATE positively for your student(s) ·EXPLORE Journeys with Bright and Gifted Children and Granite Parent Liaisons for Gifted/Talented Programs! YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS THESE SERVICES - Join Today! $25 / one year or $45 / 2 years for dual membership in GAGC and the Utah Association for Gifted Children (www.uagc.org ) Join the [GAGCUtah] listserv Receive minutes and handouts Granite Parent Liaisons for Gifted/Talented Meetings which includes info on: + Granite District Gifted and Talented programs and testing + Talent Development programs (like debate, science fair) and coach training + Community resources and programs for advanced learners + SENG Parent Support Groups To join go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GAGCUtah OR send a blank email to: GAGCUtah-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Granite Parent Liaisons for Gifted/Talented Programs Each elementary and junior high school principal in Granite District has been asked to designate a Parent Liaison for Gifted/Talented Programs. This parent attends monthly meetings at the District Office. YOUR ROLE as Parent Liaison · Liaison to your school’s gifted committee · Support for your school’s teacher gifted facilitator · Advocate for gifted students in your school through o Learning about programming that is available o Building awareness of gifted education issues o Developing advocacy skills Facilitators: Members of the Granite Association for Gifted Children Sheri Sorensen, GT Coordinator, sasorensen@graniteschools.org If you would like to volunteer to be the Liaison from your school, please contact your principal and Sheri Sorensen at sasorensen@graniteschools.org
Sparking Student Passions: Talent Search, Summer Program and Stimulating Possibilities a powerpoint presentation from the UAGC Conference
SENG-Model Parent Support Group for parents of bright, gifted or talented children New SENG-Model Parent Support Group forming in Sandy for July and August You are invited to participate in a guided discussion group to learn about the social and emotional needs of bright/gifted/talented children, and the parenting issues related to those needs. SENG-Model Parent Support Groups are a multi-week guided discussion group for parents of bright or gifted children using the book "Guiding the Gifted Child" by Webb, Meckstroth and Tolan. The emphasis is on positive aspects of parenting, avoiding power struggles, and helping these children learn appropriate life skills while enhancing the parent/child relationship. Topics will include Identification/Characteristics, Parent Relationships, Sibling Relationships, Communication of Feelings, Stress Management, Depression, Motivation, Tradition Breaking, Peer Relationships, Discipline and Adult Giftedness. Topics discussed in the group and reference articles can be found at http://www.gagcutah.org/seng.cfm . For more information on SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) see www.sengifted.org. Groups form on an ongoing basis. To be added to a “SENG Interested” contact list and receive notices of new groups forming OR if you are interested in training to be a group facilitator, send an email to UtahSENG@comcast.net .
OPEN ENROLLMENT The window enrollment period for the following school year begins annually in December and runs through mid February. Requests during this period do not require a release from the home school or district. Applications are considered on a first come, first served basis with priority given to Granite School District students.Check at www.graniteschools.org for more information. · Call the Granite Gifted & Talented Office at 646-4620 to request information on Elementary or Junior High Gifted and Talented Programs in Granite District
The Granite Association for Gifted Children (GAGC) is an affiliate of the Utah Association for Gifted Children. We are a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and students dedicated to meeting the educational needs of gifted and talented children. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity for educational growth within our public school system. We are committed to supporting and improving gifted and talented education in Granite School District.
For information contact President: michellem@utahparentcenter.org
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Serving Granite School District
Granite Association for Gifted Children
c/o Granite District, Gifted & Talented Dept
2500 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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