Family Events
We just discovered that Target Corporation is
sponsoring family events across the nation. In
Minnesota, for instance, they are sponsoring a
number of free family events on Sundays with the
Minnesota Orchestra. These include A Spirit for the
Holidays on December 3, American Salute
on January 28, and Peter and the Wolf on
March 11. Besides orchestral events, there are
opportunities to see
plays, touring exhibitions, concerts in the park or
family outings at museums. With Target sponsorships,
these events are either free or reduced in price. Go
to Target Target,
click on “Ongoing Happenings” or “View All
Happenings,” then enter the name of your state.
In addition, some Barnes & Noble bookstores are
sponsoring special events that are open to the
community. Besides readings, some stores have game
nights that could feature chess, Scrabble or other
games. For instance, the Apple Valley Barnes & Noble
offers “Friday Night Chess.” Check out your local
store to see what they offer.
Keeping up with Dr. Ruf . . .
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Greetings!
As you can see, we have updated the look of our
newsletter. The most important feature of this new
design is that you can now click on our links,
rather than cutting and pasting. As we learn all the
features, we will work on bringing you a better and
better newsletter, just as we will work to bring you
helpful information for you and your family.
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Contest Opportunities
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In celebrating its 25th year of meeting the needs of
gifted students, their parents and educators, the
Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky
University is inviting students across the nation to
help educate others about the needs of children who
are gifted and talented.
There will be four divisions: grades 4-6; middle
school; high school; and college. Contestants may
enter both the video and illustrated slogan
categories. First, second, and third place winners
in each division will receive a savings bond for
$250, $100, and $50, respectively, for individuals.
If prize winners are part of a team, the team will
receive, in lieu of a savings bond, a cash award to
be divided among team members.
All entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2007. For
more information about the contest and to download
the complete rules and entry form, visit WKU WKU, click on
“What’s New” in the left column, then click on
“Think Out Loud/public relations contest.” You may
also telephone The Center for Gifted Studies at
270-745-6323.
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Books on Misdiagnoses
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A book about misdiagnosing children has recently
come to our attention, The Mislabeled Child: How
Understanding Your Child's Unique Learning Style Can
Open the Door to Success by Brock Eide and
Fernette Eide. Although we have not had a chance to
read this yet ourselves, it is getting some national
attention. In-depth case histories may connect with
parents who have lived through the same things. The
book is aimed at parents, teachers and child-care
professionals, although a number of reviewers are
calling the book “academic.” This is available by
clicking here, or at Amazon.
Because many of our clients come to us after their
children have been diagnosed with learning
disabilities (ADD/ADHD being the classic example),
we also often recommend the book Misdiagnosis and
Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD,
Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression, and Other
Disorders, by James T. Webb, et al., available at Great Potential
Press or at Amazon.
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THINK Summer Institute 2007
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The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is
seeking profoundly gifted students, ages 12 through
15, who are interested in attending the 2007 THINK
Summer Institute, a three-week residential summer
program on the campus of the University of Nevada,
Reno where students can earn up to seven college
credits.
The 2007 THINK Summer Institute will run from July
14 through August 4. Tuition is $2,700 and covers
course credits, room and board, and the cost of
planned programs and activities. Financial
assistance is available based on need.
To qualify, students must be 12 to 15 years old
during THINK, and must meet or exceed designated SAT or ACT scores. The
deadline for early acceptance is January 16, 2007.
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