After the 2e forum May 14!
Sunday, 15 May 2011 15:49
Yesterday was an excellent opportunity to hear new information and research, to connect with others in the same boat and to share ideas and thinking.
I am sure that everyone who attended was able to come away with something new to think about - and I thank all of you for your support and involvement.
Organised by a project subcommittee including Carol Barnes, Rhonda FIlmer, Helen Dudeney and Rosemary Hammerton (and myself) the event was very full- an overload of sessions that provided but a taste of the possible workshops we could bring to you as members of the Association. It was woncerful to be able to talk to so many people, to hear about the needs of parents and teachers and to share in some of the experiences and problem solutions.
The range of presentations, with time donated by al lwho offered a session. was amazing - and provided many different ways to think about the needs of this group of gifted children. Thank you to all those who gave time and thought to the day in this way.
Various displays of books and puzzles, toys and games, added value to the day for many - another chance to see what is out there,
Out of the forum will come, later in the year, a paper that outlines the needs, wishes and ideas of parents and teachers who engaged in thew roundtable dfiscussions. This innovation at our conference opened the door for discussion - and worked well. It was wonderful for me to walk around and see groups deeply engaged with conversation, talking about issues close to my heart.
A thank you to all involved. I hope that we can offer other, similar, opportunities and build a commuinty of people open to sharing their experiences and promoting action.
Next event: our AGM!
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