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A parent generated survey

This survey has been developed by Seattle parents and community members in order to gather quantifiable data regarding parent opinions about Seattle Public Schools and the impact of the Well Resourced Schools Initiative.  

- Please fill out ONE survey per household.
- We estimate it will take less than 5 minutes to complete.
- This survey is individually anonymous. 
- Aggregate results of this survey will be shared with Seattle Public Schools and the community.

FILL OUT THE SURVEY: It takes less than 5 minutes.
SHARE THE SURVEY: Your collective views are POWERFUL and the link is shareable.
Whether your kids are currently in Public School or not, we want to hear from you.
Aggregate data will be reported to SPS leadership, and back to the community at large.
 
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Parent Day

Saturday, November 23, 2024

National Association for Gifted Children is bringing their annual convention to Seattle this year!  NAGC warmly invites parents, grandparents, and caregivers to experience a special event created especially for them!

NAGC24 Parent Day is a one-day event that gives caregiving adults the tools, resources, and networking opportunities they need to support their gifted and talented children.

Plan to attend an exclusive 2-hour program, and then experience all NAGC has to offer by choosing from NAGC24’s Saturday afternoon sessions in 16 topic tracks, attending informal idea sharing roundtables, and visiting the Exhibit Hall. Topics include:

  • Understanding giftedness, traits, characteristics, and behaviors
  • Supporting the social-emotional and mental health needs of your gifted child
  • Ensuring your child is challenged inside and outside the classroom
  • Working with your school and/or district to support your child
  • Building relationships within the family unit and with friends, idea mates, and others

This is an adult-only event, no programs or care available for children.

Fee: $65 per adult

All attendees must pre-register; there is no on-site registration. Registration closes on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Download Parent Day agenda and sample sessions.

Questions? Contact nagc@nagc.org.

 

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