See GHF At These Events!

1/21-2-25/25

Gifted Roads Discussion Series: Exploring Our Own Needs as Gifted & Multi-Exceptional Adults

Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm Central Daylight Time (UTC -5)

$180 per household

There are few more spaces open for what is sure to be time well spent with fellow gifted and 2e adults, with discussion guided by our always insightful and soul-buoying Director of Community Programming, and Gifted Roads founder, Carol Malueg, and fellow gifted education specialist, Joan Larson - what an edifying way to kick off the new year for yourself!

”Adulting is hard, even when you've been at it for a while. Gifted and 2e adults often don't have a welcoming space where we can share the ups and downs of being a smart, quirky person in a world that doesn't always understand our intensity or get our jokes. Framed by weekly topics, this discussion series is all about celebrating yourself and the other gifted adults in your life.”

2/6-2-8/25

Gift-a-Palooza

Register up to the day of the event - single and multi-day options!

$59-$159

”The Gift-a-Palooza is a unique conference focusing on Giftedness, 2e and Neurodiversity. It offers many sessions for both parents, gifted adults (of all ages) and professionals (educators, advocates and mental health experts) in a digital format.

This three day event will feature two live tracks of 75 minute sessions with live discussions and Q&A, alongside pre-recorded sessions, live panel discussions, workshops, and more.

Gift-a-Palooza brings the BEST in the field of gifted and talented together so you have the opportunity to learn from some of the latest research on relevant and important topics in gifted education, social and emotional needs, and mental and physical health. Together, we strive to inform your practice and development, whether an educator, therapist, parent or gifted individual. We hope you join this special event and celebration of our incredible community!” 

Hosted by Gifted and Thriving co-founders, GHF board member alum, Mike Postma, Ed.D, and indefatigable gifted advocate Julie Postma. GHF is a proud sponsor, and joins in the Palooza-ing with:

• The Revolving Door: Why Do Gifted/2e Students Frequently Change Schools? GHF Director of Co-Op, Lisa Jobe, JD (Saturday, 2/8)

Examine the little talked about, but common occurrence of gifted and 2e families changing schools in search of a fit that works, even where gifted programming exists - how can these learners best be supported?

• When Your Child's Job of School is Taking Over the Family GHF Director of Community Programming and Events, Carol Malueg, M.A. GCT 2e (Saturday, 2/8)

How do you cope when your child hates school and it interferes with your relationships at home? Let’s talk about what you have the power to change and ways to help your child find a sense of ownership and personal pride in the job of school.


• Building Bridges: Redefining Family Engagement for 2e/ME Learners - Karen Arnstein, Ed.D. & GHF re-founder and former President, Barry Gelston, Ed.D. (Thursday, 2/6)

You’re invited into a dynamic discussion that seeks to reshape how we approach family engagement for gifted and multi-exceptional learners. This session explores the vital role parents play in fostering connections and empowering their children.

• Gifted/2e Super Sensory Receptivity and Interconnectivity and Their Impact on Attention and Emotion - GHF Professionals Group Moderator, Heidi Lack, PhD, ATR-BC (Friday, 2/7)

Gain better understanding of sensitive sensory processing variants, and join in a discussion of how to support, empower, and advocate for those possessing these attributes. Suggestions for tailoring interpersonal, parenting, and teaching styles, accommodations, and accessing professional support will be included. 

Plus, we cheer on mutual GHF/Gifted and Thriving buddies, Buddies: Michelle Barmazel, MBA, Austina De Bonte, Tina Harlow, LCSW, Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D., MaryGrace Stewart, Ed.D, Callie Turk, Sam Young, M.Ed, and  Matt Zakreski, PsyD!

2/27-2/28/25

2e @W&M

Online Conference

Register up to the day of the event

Parent Rate: $110

”The annual 2e @ W&M: Twice Exceptional Online Conference focuses on twice-exceptional (high-ability/gifted with learning differences/disabilities or neurodiverse) children at home and at school.  The conference aims to provide research based and best practice, resources, support, and community building opportunities to educators, administrators, parents, practitioners, counselors, and district personnel.

Session topics include:

  • Gifted education and talent development strategies

  • Disability profiles (ADHD, OCD, ASD, LD . . .)

  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) & 504

  • Social emotional wellbeing

  • Curriculum & instruction

  • Gifted & special education policy

  • Whole child wellness

  • Therapies

  • Advocacy

  • Practitioners

. . . for twice-exceptional learners

Foley-Nicpon, Assouline, and Colangelo’s 2013 study found that psychologists, special education teachers, and classroom teachers were less familiar with twice-exceptionality than gifted teachers. 2E at W&M provides networking opportunities for educators and parents; highlights resources, strategies, practices, and approaches that are unique to the dual needs of twice-exceptional learners and their families. We can’t wait to meet you!”

See these GHF folks:

• GHF Board VP & Journey Editor, Marna Wohlfeld, MA, MBA & recent GHF presenter, Marni Kammersell, MA will draw upon the academic literature and insights from educators and adults with PDA, alongside their own experiences as parents of gifted PDA youth, to discuss best practices for nurturing and cooperating with gifted PDAers.

• GHF Director of Co-Op, Lisa Jobe, JD and GHF volunteer parent mentor, Sydney Milbert, MS, will be presenting our virtual co-op model, and its successes and challenges, as well as the lessons to be gleaned.


• GHF board alum Lin Lim, Ph.D. & Lin’s GHF Press co-author, Gayle Bentley will expound upon the importance of pre- and early literacy resources as both an educational and parental bonding foundation, which is the basis for their book, Using Picture Books to Help Little Ones Learn About Themselves

And, we applaud our mutual GHF/William and Mary buddies: Dr. Susan Baum, Tiffany Chaiko M.Ed, Dr. Amy Clark, Dr. Austina De Bonte, Andrea Finnegan, M.S.Ed., Dr. Cynthia Z. Hansen, ET/P, Emily Kircher-Morris, M.Ed, LPC, Adam Laningham, M. Ed, Yekaterina O’Neil, Julie Skolnick, MA, JD, Sam Young, M. Ed, and Dr. Matt Zakreski!