Resources for Parents
Parent Support Groups in Montana
You're not in this alone!
Sometimes, it may seem like other parents resent when you talk about your gifted child. "You've got it so easy", they think, not realizing that gifted kids pose their own set of challenges. But there are other parents out there who "get it". By working cooperatively with them, you may help meet your family's needs and even bring about positive changes in your local school system.
❋ Local Parent GroupsEach group evolves to meet the needs and interests of its members, which may mean informative presentations, informal sharing, lobbying school administrators for changes, supporting school board candidates, running extra-curricular programs...you name it!
Columbia Falls - ACT (Advocates for Children with Talent) - focuses on advocacy - contact Jenny Jarvis (406-892-2778)
Missoula - POINTS - contact Caroline Lonski and Julie Merritt at points.missoula@gmail.com
❋ SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)SENG Model Parent Groups (SMPGs) bring together 10 to 20 interested parents of gifted and talented children to discuss such topics as motivation, discipline, stress management, and peer relationships.
The co-facilitators of the group, though they are knowledgeable about parenting and about educating gifted/talented children, do not attempt to give expert advice to families. Instead their facilitation provides a non-judgmental and nurturing atmosphere.
❋ Additional ResourcesIt takes a village.
It takes both educators and parents to raise productive, well-adjusted gifted children. Recognizing that, we welcome parents as full members of Montana AGATE for just $25/year.