This session repeats 12:45-2:15 on the same day, Saturday, January 27

There are those topics that can be difficult to explain to any child, but the nature of gifted children calls for an informed approach to help them process — both intellectually and emotionally — particularly weighty subjects. On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Holocaust will serve as an example of difficult truths that have to be approached with special care as they are explained at the right ages to gifted youths. Come discuss the various characteristics of gifted learners that call for a different approach and ways to meet their needs with understanding, care, support, and compassion. Share your wisdom with other adults caring for the gifted.

Anne Flick, M.Ed. is an adjunct professor at Xavier University, teaching graduate courses to practicing teachers earning the gifted endorsement. She also works full-time as a Gifted Instructional Specialist, teaching enrichment and accelerated courses to middle schoolers. She has presented at numerous national, state, and regional conferences and regularly presents to parent organizations, including The Super Saturday Program, where she has been a regular presenter. She has been honored to be selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar as well as an appointee to Ohio's Gifted Advisory Council.