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upperfreeholdequity — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:58:04 +0000

Obama to honor young inventors at science fair

White House Pushes Science and Math Education

Common Ground Lecture Series

upperfreeholdequity — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:27:50 +0000

Join us for the Common Ground lecture series featuring three important life topics for you and your children:

Guyland: The Perilous Place Where Boys Become Men
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Peddie School

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Pennington School

Beyond Time Out: From Chaos to Calm
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Princeton Day School

Click on the links for more info and details

What is the Law on Gifted Education in New Jersey?

upperfreeholdequity — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:45:54 +0000

Recently, we’ve been asked by parents for information about the law on gifted education. N.J.A.C. 6A-8, Standards and Assessment for Student Achievement, includes specific requirements for gifted and talented programs in New Jersey. Here is a link to the New Jersey Department of Education’s (NJDOE) web site, which outlines the state requirements:

http://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/g_and_t_req.htm

NJDOE also provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding Gifted Education:

http://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/faq_gandt.htm

For more information, please visit the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Web Site at:
www.njagc.org

Gifted or ADD?

upperfreeholdequity — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:44:04 +0000

Gifted children and adults are at high risk for being identified as ADD. Most people, including most medical professionals, do not realize giftedness is often associated with the following behaviors:

* underachieving
* anger and frustration
* high energy, intensity, fidgeting, impulsivity
* individualistic, nonconforming, stubborn
* disorganization, sloppy, poor handwriting
* forgetful, absentminded, daydreams
* emotional, moody
* low interest in details

click to read the entire article

Chess Club

upperfreeholdequity — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:44:12 +0000

Here’s this year’s chess club flyer.

and here’s the registration form.

Common Ground Speakers

upperfreeholdequity — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:35:57 +0000

CommonGround is a collaborative effort of the Parent Associations of thirteen Princeton area independent schools.

Each year CommonGround sponsors a lecture series featuring distinguished speakers who address contemporary educational and parenting issues.

Check it out here: http://www.princetoncommonground.org

We’ll also put a permanent link in the column on the left!

G&T Learning Fair

upperfreeholdequity — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:33:33 +0000

The NATIONAL TALENT NETWORK’S 4TH ANNUAL GIFTED & TALENTED LEARNING FAIR

Wednesday, OCTOBER 1, 2008 begins the 4th Annual Gifted & Talented Learning Fair. This 1-day conference explores instructional practices that address the education of high ability children. An exciting selection of workshops is offered for G&T Teachers, Coordinators, Curriculum Supervisors, and Administrators.

Presenters and presentation topics are as follows:

Dr. Susanne Richert Overcoming Gifted Underachievement in the NCLB Era: Advanced Proficiency for the Gifted

Mary Geschel Making Algebra Child’s Play

Mary Lou Dordan Discovering FREE Resources available to teach Stem Curricula

Attend all three workshops for only $75 Including complementary lunch and professional development credit!

The conference will be held at Educational Information & Resource Center (EIRC), 606 Delsea Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080. Check the NTN/EIRC website at www.eirc.org/ntn or call 856-582-7000 ext. 135 or 136 for more conference and registration information, including presenter biographies and workshop descriptions

Mathkinz.com

upperfreeholdequity — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:50:52 +0000

Math can be a daunting experience. Remember? Wondering about how to challenge and motivate your child? Check out this article on Mathkinz.com. It’s a local project!

And go visit their website.

B&N Summer Book Club

upperfreeholdequity — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:24:58 +0000

Barnes & Nobel are running a summer reading club for kids in grades 1-6. They read 8 books and then fill out a questionnaire about the books and in return get a free book. This site explains it the requirements:

I hope you’re having a fun summer!

New Jersey State Museum

SueN — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:01:00 +0000

Check out the website of New Jersey’s State Museum.

The New Jersey State Museum is located at 205 West State Street in Trenton within walking distance of the State House.