Supporting Exceptional Learners for Families

This workshop is designed to help families better understand the diverse characteristics and needs of exceptional learners. It highlights students who may face challenges related to attention, behavior, learning, physical, or social development. Using a strengths-based approach, participants explore best practices and strategies to foster success at home and in school. By the end of the session, families will have concrete tools and actionable next steps they can immediately apply to support their child’s growth.

• Difficulty recognizing and addressing the needs of students with learning, attention, or behavioral challenges.
  
  
• Lack of strategies to effectively support students with physical or social-emotional needs at home.
  
  
• Gaps in family-school collaboration when addressing exceptional learners’ unique challenges.

1. Understanding Student Profiles – Families will gain insight into the characteristics of exceptional learners, helping them identify specific strengths and challenges their child may face.
   
   
2. Practical Support Strategies – Participants will learn evidence-based approaches and best practices they can implement at home to support their child’s academic, social, and emotional success.
   
   
3. Action Planning for Next Steps – Families will leave with a personalized plan of immediate strategies and tools they can apply to enhance their child’s learning experience and partner effectively with educators.