Gifted (C.A.T.S)
- Gifted Overview
- Virtual Gifted Parent Information Presentation
- Gifted Testing
- Self-Contained Sites
- Gifted Program Models
- Extended Program Models
- Enrollment Procedures
- Junior High Gifted Program Information Opportunities
- Gifted Academy for Parents
- Gifted Scores Request Form
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Consultative Gifted (Staff Access)
- Chandler Unified School District
- Gifted Academy for Parents
Gifted Academy for Parents Workshops
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Gifted Parent Session – Nurturing Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers
Thursday, December 14, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Jacobson Elementary School, 1515 NW Jacaranda Pkwy., Chandler, AZ 85248
Critical thinking and problem-solving opportunities don’t just happen at school. What are some practical approaches for positive communication with children? What are some ways we can promote thinking and problem solving at home?
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation to answer these questions and more.
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Gifted Parent Session – Healthy Tech Use For Gifted Students
Thursday, February 15, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Weinberg Gifted Academy, 5245 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85298
Technology has changed the way we communicate and learn information. What are some of the experts saying about healthy use of technology? What are some ways we can help them manage technology responsibly and grow their social-emotional awareness of its effects while using it?
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation to answer these questions and more.
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Gifted Parent Session – Asynchrony & Overexcitabilities
Thursday, September 7th, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Ryan Elementary School, 4600 Bright Angel Way., Chandler, AZ 85249
Gifted students are often misunderstood due to their asynchrony and/or overexcitabilities. What is asynchrony and what does it look like at home or in the classroom? Psychologist Kazimierz Dabrowski has identified five overexcitabilities often exhibited by gifted children. What are some common characteristics of these overexcitabilities? What are some strategies we can use to meet the needs of our gifted children?
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation to answer these questions and more.
Neurodiversity and Gifted Education article
NAGC Information for Parents on Asynchrony
Overexcitability Information from SENG
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Gifted Parent Session – Practicing Executive Function Skills at Home
Thursday, October 26, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Knox Gifted Academy, 700 W. Orchid Ln., Chandler, AZ 85225
Neurodiverse children often struggle with executive functioning skills. How can we help students practice and improve these skills at home?
April Dailey, CUSD Gifted Specialist, & Dan Utrera, Weinberg Gifted Academy School Counselor, will host an informational presentation to answer these questions and more.
