The Timely Information for Parents (TIP) Sheets are for parents and caregivers of gifted children to download, read, and share as their children's needs change. View the TIP sheets in Spanish here.

 

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Self Advocacy PDF (2.32 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Students need to know how to speak up for themselves to find the right opportunities to fit their needs.
Advocating for Gifted Services PDF (3.29 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Steps to take when your school doesn't have effective gifted programs and services.
Classroom Advocacy PDF (428.79 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Working collaboratively with the teacher will be important to your child's success in school.

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Nurturing Creativity PDF (2.31 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Supporting your child's creativity often depends on those at home.
The Arts PDF (2.31 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Build critical and creative thinking and expression through the arts.

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Serving the Whole Gifted Child PDF (1.66 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	11/3/2022
Why it is important to support cognitive, social, emotional, physical, psychological needs in gifted children.
Talking with Your Child About Giftedness PDF (362.44 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/20/2022
Many parents and caregivers question how to talk with their high-ability children about giftedness.
Gifted 101 PDF (1.25 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/20/2022
What does gifted and talented mean for your child?
Early Childhood PDF (354.13 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/20/2022
Your young child is showing signs of advanced abilities, what do you do next?

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Assessments PDF (1013.43 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/20/2022
Why, when, and how do you have your child tested for gifted identification?
Enrichment PDF (2 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/20/2022
Experiences in after-school activities may be the most important of the day.
Nurturing Gifted African American Children PDF (1.27 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/20/2022
African American children may exhibit giftedness differently than others and need some different types of support.
Acceleration PDF (2.9 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	10/20/2022
A proven strategy to ensure the level and pace of your child's academic needs are met.

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Perfectionism PDF (1.6 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Help your child avoid unhealthy perfectionism which can can cause excessive stress and anxiety.
Grandparenting and Intergenerational Connections PDF (2.73 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
The important role of grandparents and special people in nurturing and supporting gifted children.
Making Friends PDF (226.73 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Friendships might be more related to mental age than chronological age.
COVID 19 PDF (1.13 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	4/19/2024
Your gifted child might need help dealing with the disruption, anxiety, and sadness due to COVID-19.
Asynchronous Development PDF (1.14 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Gifted children can develop at an uneven rate, confusing parents, friends, and teachers.
Cyberbullying Gifted Children PDF (1019.26 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Learn how to recognize and combat cyberbullying.
Finding a Mental Health Professional PDF (1.65 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
How do you find a counselor, psychologist, or therapist for your gifted child?
Managing Grief and Anxiety During COVID 19 PDF (1.87 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Gifted children may be grieving loss or illness of loved ones, missed milestones, or feelings of helplessness. No matter the cause, children's grief and anxiety should be respected and taken seriously.
Bullying PDF (374.26 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	12/13/2022
Recognize warning signs and provide support for children who are being bullied.