Intro to 2e: Understanding Bright Students Who Struggle

Do you know a child who is an out-of-the-box thinker struggling to read or write? Or, someone who can compute complex math at an early age but is frustrated by rote memorization? How about a child with an amazing memory for details but social skills that lag far behind?

Join us for an interactive discussion about the twice-exceptional (2e) learner. You’ll get an inside look into these children’s experiences and learn specific strategies to help them thrive. We'll talk about how to reframe the situation, reduce stress, work with unexpected behaviors, and help neurodivergent, 2e children feel supported.

AGENDA

• What is twice-exceptionality?
• Complexities of twice-exceptionality: Struggles and strengths
• Best practices for supporting the twice-exceptional
• Strategies and practice: Interactive vignettes of 2e learners

SPEAKERS

• Callie Turk, Co-Founder, REEL
• Abby Kirigin, Executive Director, REEL

PROGRAM SPONSORS

This event is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Educational Therapy certificate program and REEL, a nonprofit supporting twice-exceptional learners that builds bridges between 2e parents and educators in Silicon Valley.

Find upcoming courses in the Ed Therapy program here.