The Center Newsletter | July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017

National Parenting Gifted Children Week - July 16-22

The term "gifted and talented," when used with respect to students, children, or youth, means "students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in such areas as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities."

Do you have a child on your caseload that is gifted? Are you working with a parent or caretaker parenting a gifted child? Take moment to review the resources below:

Just in Time Florida Training Video- Foster Children who are Gifted

FDOE Gifted Education Resource Page

National Association of Gifted Children Parent Resource Page

Recently Added Videos:

Newly Posted Publications

Now Available: FSFN Utilization Position Papers

June 2017 Child Welfare Key Indicators Monthly Report

New Videos

Civil Rights Laws: Implications for Persons with Limited English Proficiency and Persons with Disabilities in the Provision of Child Welfare Services

Getting to Permanency: Partners in Advocacy

Newest Videos Posted Here

Upcoming Training Events and Conferences

	*Live Webinar: Understanding Tourette Syndrome in Children, Thursday, July 20, 2017, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon (EST) Tourette Syndrome is part of a spectrum of hereditary, childhood onset, neurodevelopmental conditions referred to as tic disorders that affect children and adults, causing them to make sudden, involuntary movements and/or sounds called tics which wax and wane and can change unpredictably. This webinar for Child Welfare Professionals and Caregivers will help build an understanding of Tourette Syndrome and provide information so attendees can better recognize tics as a neurodevelopmental disorder, identify sources for services and support, and how to advocate for children and youth with Tourette Syndrome and guide them to advocate for themselves. Click HERE* for additional details and to register

	National Webinar: Engaging Youth in Normalcy Planning, July 27, 2017, 1:00 p.m (Eastern) The Capacity Building Center for States is pleased to provide a webinar on exploring best practices and strategies for youth engagement in normalcy planning. Youth always know what normalcy means to them, and engaging them in normalcy conversations builds an understanding of their needs. Join us to hear from youth and child welfare professionals on best practices to engage youth in this important conversation and strategies for integrating it into policy and practice. Click HERE to register.

	*Registration is now open for the 2017 DCF Child Protection Summit, August 29-31, 2017, JW Marriott Grande Lakes Orlando.* The Florida Department of Children and Families is pleased to announce the 2017 Child Protection Summit. This year marks the Summit’s 20th year anniversary. The Summit offers an extraordinary program of current and relevant training topics to further advance the knowledge base of child welfare staff in many critical areas of importance. As the largest child welfare event in Florida, the Department anticipates the 2017 Child Protection Summit will be attended by more than 3,000 child welfare professionals and related partners. Click HERE for more information and to register.

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