Parent Seminars at Super Saturdays
Seminars are free and will be held from 10 – 11:30 am CT.
2025 Winter Super Saturdays Information:
Feb. 1: The Basics of Gifted Education & Center Happenings
Gary Ransdell Hall (GRH) Auditorium, Room 1074
Julia Link Roberts, Ed.D., Executive Director, The Center for Gifted Studies, and
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky
Tyler Clark, Ed.D., Assistant Director of Operations, The Center for Gifted Studies
Feb. 8: Advocating for Your Child & Others
featuring a panel of experienced parents and educators
Honors College & International Center, Multipurpose Room 1011
Facilitator: Julia Link Roberts, Ed.D.
Panelists: Allison Mefford, Heather Kessler, and Justin Mitchell
During our Super Saturdays program, The Center offers special discussion sessions for parents during their child’s classes. These Parent Seminars are led by staff members of The Center as well as other experts in the field of gifted education. Topics vary from session to session, but all focus on meeting the needs of children who are gifted and talented. Recent topics have included “Myths about Giftedness,” “Understanding and Navigating Dual Exceptionalities,” and "The Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners."