Gifted Academy for Parents
Please join us to discuss topics related to parenting gifted children. We hope you find that you are not alone in this journey through our Gifted Parent Sessions.
Gifted Overview
Thursday, August 27, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Knox Gifted Academy - 700 W. Orchid Ln., Chandler, AZ 85225 (Google Maps)
Who are gifted students? What is asynchrony and overexcitability and how do they affect gifted students? How is neurodiversity related to giftedness?
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation to answer these questions and more.
Understanding Executive Functioning Skills
Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Weinberg Gifted Academy - 5245 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert (Google Maps)
Join us to explore executive functioning skills and how brain development impacts a gifted child's ability to focus, organize, and regulate behavior.
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation in order to dive into important issues we encounter while parenting gifted children.
Special Guest: Dr. Matt Zakreski
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted by: Knox Gifted Academy
Location: Knox Gifted Academy - 700 W. Orchid Ln., Chandler, AZ 85225 (Google Maps)
Topic: Coming Soon!
Join us in welcoming Dr. Matthew Zakreski, PsyD to CUSD! Dr. Matt is a clinical psychologist, professional speaker, neurodivergence advocate and author of: Neurodiversity Playbook.
Practicing Executive Functioning Skills at Home
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Weinberg Gifted Academy - 5245 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert (Google Maps)
How can we help strengthen executive functioning skills at home? Join us to discuss some practical strategies and collaborative problem-solving techniques to promote executive functioning skills outside of school.
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation in order to dive into important issues we encounter while parenting gifted children.
Social Media & Video Games: Developing Mastery of Healthy Tech Use
Thursday, December 3, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Knox Gifted Academy - 700 W. Orchid Ln., Chandler, AZ 85225 (Google Maps)
How might social media and video games effect social and emotional regulation in gifted students? What are some principles of healthy tech use?
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation to answer these questions and more.