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Supporting Gifted Children During Stress

Registration is open for the Supporting Gifted Children During Stress event on March 5th in Bloomington. We are excited to announce that the Bloomington Chapter will cover the registration fees for MCGT Bloomington Chapter Members (and Bloomington staff) to attend the Parent and Children Programs for FREE. Join MCGT online now and choose Bloomington as your chapter. Then, contact info@mct.net or bloomington@mcgt.net to receive an email with the code and instructions to register for FREE. Supporting Gifted Children During Stress Co-Sponsored by Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington Chapter of the Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented, Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented March 5, 2022, 9-11am with Teresa Argo Boatman, Ph.D Virtual and In-Person Parent Presentation Gifted children and their parents have been experiencing the rise of stress and anxiety during the COVID 19 pandemic. Expand your knowledge of anxiety and gifted children, strategies to help, and how to continue to support yourself and others during this stressful time. Presenter: Dr. Teresa Argo Boatman, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist in Plymouth, MN. She specializes in assessments, educational choices, and emotional health for gifted and talented children and their families. Dr. Boatman is the current president of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented. Programming for Children Grades 1 – 5 While parents are attending the parent presentation, children in Grades 1-5 can explore Robotics through the First Tech Challenge, Maker Space materials, Art and Craft area, and First Lego League Demonstration. Bloomington educators will present and guide explorations during this creative experience time. Note: this is not a drop-off program, a parent must be in attendance at the parent presentation. Minimum of 10 and Maximum of 40 Children. DETAILS: Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am Location: Valley View Middle School, Bloomington. Parent program also available as a virtual option. Parent Program Fees: FREE as a Bloomington MCGT Member (registration code required; after you become an MCGT member and designate Bloomington as your chapter, contact info@mcgt.net or bloomington@mcgt.net for the free registration code and instructions) $10 General MCGT Member $20 Non MCGT Member (Join MCGT online now!) Children Program Fees: $10 per child (no walk-ins, must be pre-registered). Children program fees also FREE for Bloomington Chapter Members (after you become an MCGT member and designate Bloomington as your chapter, contact info@mcgt.net or bloomington@mcgt.net for the instructions for free registration) Scholarships available through MCGT Questions? Contact MCGT at info@mcgt.net You can also let the MCGT Bloomington Chapter know if you have any questions. CONTACT THE MCGT BLOOMINGTON CHAPTER: bloomington@mcgt.net https://www.facebook.com/MCGTBloomington Join us on Slack

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