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Sierra Gifted Educational Services

SENG SMPG Events

What is a SENG MODEL PARENT GROUP (SMPG)?

A SENG Model Parent Group (SMPG) involves 2 to 3 co-facilitators, together with 8 to 10 parents (online) of gifted and talent children, focus on weekly topics such as communication, motivation, discipline, stress management, and relationships. Although co-facilitators are knowledgable about parent and educating gifted children, they do not attempt to give expert advice. Instead, they provide a non-judgmental, safe and nurturing environment for participants to share and exchange information.


The required book, A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children is not included. The book can be purchased online through sellers such as Gifted Unlimited, Amazon, or through your local public library.

How does this work?

Our facilitators offer an 8-week online (a great way to meet parents across the United States) SMPG sessions. Facilitators provide additional resources geared toward specific contexts faced by gifted, 2e, and/or HG/PG families.


Marisa and Karen provide focused additional resources and detailed session notes within a day or two after each session. Both primary caretakers are encouraged to participate, rotate attendance or just listen in to help facilitate better understanding and empathy. This provides a safe space for couples experiencing parenting conflicts to model from other parents and hear their partner’s concerns.

Why Us?

All proceeds will benefit Sierra Gifted Educational Services, a non-profit organization focused on providing scholarship opportunities for historically marginalized learners and community for the development of social and emotional skills through educational enrichment for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children. Their goal is to create a safe space for like-minded individuals to gather and explore interests. 

SMPG EVENTS

spring virtual seng Smpg

spring virtual seng Smpg

spring virtual seng Smpg

Interested in meeting gifted and 2e families from across different time zones? Additional focused resources are provided each week. All session notes will be provided at the end of each session. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join up till the second session (weekly summary notes will be provided). 


9:00am - 10:15am Pacific Standard Time

Wednesdays, April (Date TBD) - May (Date TBD), 2021


(please verify your local time)


$95 for 2 primary caregivers. All proceeds will benefit Sierra Gifted Educational Services, a non-profit organization focused on providing scholarship opportunities for historically marginalized learners and community through educational enrichment for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children.


* No family will be turned away due to financial hardship. We request that you adjust payment to what works for your family. Please email us. 


* Registration fee is final and only confirmed after payment is received.

Register

Summer VIrtual seng SMPG

spring virtual seng Smpg

spring virtual seng Smpg

Interested in meeting gifted and 2e families from across different time zones? Additional focused resources are provided each week. All session notes will be provided at the end of each session. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join up till the second session (weekly summary notes will be provided). 


9:00am - 10:15am Pacific Standard TimeWednesdays, June (Date TBD) - July (Date TBD), 2021


(please verify your local time)

$95 for 2 primary caregivers. All proceeds will benefit Sierra Gifted Educational 

Services, a non-profit organization focused on providing scholarship opportunities for historically marginalized learners and community through educational enrichment for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children.


* No family will be turned away due to financial hardship. We request that you adjust payment to what works for your family. Please email us. 


* Registration fee is final and only confirmed after payment is received.

Register

Meet your facilitators

Marisa's personal interests and experiences with raising profoundly gifted children aid in honing her abilities to guide weekly discussions for further self-discovery, reflection, and personal growth for participants. She currently serves as a contributor and researcher for the International Gifted Consortium (IGC) and is a SENG Model Parent Group (SMPG) trained facilitator for in-person and online groups. Marisa has a special interest in providing facilitations around gifted and HG/PG topics. Learn more...

Marisa enjoying the sunshine in Tahoe, CA

Karen's personal interests and experiences being married to a profoundly gifted husband and raising a twice-exceptional (2e) child aid in honing her abilities to guide weekly discussions for further self-discovery, reflection, and personal growth for participants. She currently serves on the SENG National Board of Directors and is a SENG Model Parent Group (SMPG) trained facilitator for in-person and online groups. Karen has special interests in providing facilitations around gifted and 2e topics. Learn more...

Karen with her dog Heidi at Huntington Beach, CA.

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