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Central Indiana Mensa Gifted Children’s Program

Presented by David Bonner, GCC CIM. Central Indiana Mensa Gifted Children’s Program. Introducing the Speaker:. Joined Mensa in 2007 – Central Indiana 12 years experience working with youth GT/Ed Psych from Purdue University GCC for two years Taught at Purdue’s GERI Camp

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Central Indiana Mensa Gifted Children’s Program

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  1. Presented by David Bonner, GCC CIM Central Indiana MensaGifted Children’s Program

  2. Introducing the Speaker: • Joined Mensa in 2007 – Central Indiana • 12 years experience working with youth • GT/Ed Psych from Purdue University • GCC for two years • Taught at Purdue’s GERI Camp • Developed GT program last year • Teaches MS/HS Science, Math, History

  3. Quick Survey: • Raise your hand if you are/were/will be a GCC or work with the children for your region

  4. Why Have a Kids Program? • To serve gifted kids and their families who may have nowhere else to go. • To bring youthful energy and programming to your local group. • To recruit new members to Mensa, which will ultimately keep us strong in the future. • To have FUN with some really amazing kids!

  5. Our Problem: • Traditional approach was impossible. We had to improvise. • Large geographic area, very few registered <18. • Local group mostly older adults.

  6. The Catalyst • There is a GREAT need • When it rains, it pours! • We hit critical mass

  7. Getting Started: • I emailed every GCC in the country I could find and asked for advice. • I researched successful GCP’s. • I asked questions on the GCC listserv. • I spent many hours brainstorming. • I asked parents what they wanted the program to look like. • I got the support of my LocSec and local members

  8. The Initial Meeting: • An open meeting was called after one of our regular monthly meetings to discuss launching a GCP

  9. Our Goals: • Build a network of “gifted” families • Equip parents to advocate • Bring kids together to: • Socialize among intellectual peers • Have some amazing learning experiences • Counsel gifted issues • Recruit young members

  10. The Launch – October 2009: • BIG event - Highly publicized. • LOTS of local schools contacted. • Concurrent programming for both adults and kids.

  11. Promotion of our Program: • Indiana Association for the Gifted (IAG) Conference booth • Brain Fair booth • Free promotional material from Mensa

  12. RG Event: • Multiple tracks for all ages • Brought in the best speakers we could find • Lots of variety • Distributed 500 fliers

  13. RG – Siege Weapon Lab

  14. RG – Siege Weapon Lab

  15. RG – Siege Weapon Lab

  16. RG – Siege Weapon Lab

  17. RG – Siege Weapon Lab

  18. RG – Siege Weapon Lab

  19. RG – Asset/Burden Paradox

  20. RG – Parent Workshops

  21. RG – DNA Extraction Lab

  22. RG – Talent Show

  23. RG – Kids Room

  24. RG – Discussion Circle

  25. RG – Are You Smarter than a Gifted 5th Grader?

  26. Parent Gatherings: • Free and open to the public. • We get to know attendees and their struggles. • We share resource such as books, web sites, and seminars for gifted needs. • We develop action plans to help parents advocate for their gifted children

  27. GCP: Music & Giftedness • Hosted by the founders of the Symphonic Youth Orchestra of Indianapolis • Kids brought their own instruments • We learned how music relates to intelligence • We learned how to improvise on our instruments

  28. GCP: Music & Giftedness

  29. GCP: Music & Giftedness

  30. GCP: Music & Giftedness

  31. GCP: Music & Giftedness

  32. GCP: Physics FUN-damentals: • Hosted by two college-trained engineers, certified Taekwondo instructors and Mensa members. • Kids learned about martial arts and physics including Newton’s law, torque, rotation, leverage, and momentum.

  33. GCP: Physics FUN-damentals:

  34. GCP: Physics FUN-damentals:

  35. GCP: Physics FUN-damentals:

  36. GPC: Speaking of Me: • Author of this book gave workshop for kids • Concurrent parent session • Event co-hosted by Sycamore School, a local GT school

  37. RG: Chemistry is a Blast

  38. RG: Chemistry is a Blast:

  39. RG: Chemistry is a Blast:

  40. RG: Chemistry is a Blast:

  41. Outdoor Gathering:

  42. RG: Kids Showcase Talent

  43. Ways Local M’s Can Serve: • Make kids feel welcome at regular M events. • Be a “helper” for GCP events. • Host GCP events. • Participate in our outreach program

  44. Outreach Program: • One of our 8th grade kids composed and conducted his own song. • Several M’s attended his concert to show our support. • He was extremely pleased that we were there.

  45. Promotional Material

  46. ProfessionalImage

  47. Local Newsletter: • GCC articles about giftedness. • Announcements of all upcoming GCP events and meetings. • Ask for the support of local members. • Articles about talent of young M’s.

  48. Web Page: Upcoming Events

  49. Web Page: Registration

  50. Web Page: Resources

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