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Upcoming CGCC Events

    • August 18, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Sam Young from Young Scholars Academy will join us for this free CGCC back-to-school event!

    Socializing has changed and continues to do so in the wake of the pandemic. While there are many confounding struggles that our students face daily, we must also recognize that socializing itself is transforming.

    In this session, you will discover real, actionable advice that can help your 2e child start connecting with confidence, today! We will review 10 tips for supporting socializing. 

    As Jill Bolte Taylor famously said, “Most of us think of ourselves as thinking creatures that feel, but we are actually feeling creatures that think.”

    The research is clear- students can’t do all the things we want if they are not developing happy and healthy attachments and forming healthy relationships. 

    This presentation walks participants through a strength-based, talent-focused approach to supporting twice-exceptional students on their journey to connect with others in ways they feel happiest. 

    The overall aim of this talk is to:

    1. Empower our kiddos to socialize successfully and sustainably 

    2. Encourage parents and educators to inventory and challenge preconceived ideas around socializing 

    3. Enable parents and educators to make a personal shift so that our students can thrive

    The presentation takes participants on a journey through 10 research-based strategies to accomplish the 2 aforementioned goals.  

    This presentation is integral in helping educators and parents check their biases and open their minds to how socializing is changing all around us. We will explore research by: Renzulli, Piaget, Baum, Kaufman, Gardner, and others

    Most importantly, participants leave with 10 actionable tips that they can put to work instantly to help the twice-exceptional learners in their lives! 

    Learning Outcomes/Objectives

    • Participants will identify and inventory personal biases around socializing and will open up to a new, strength-based perspective.

    • Participants will explore the 10 tips and apply the framework that empowers them to take an honest look at their students’ strengths and preferences, ultimately redefining socializing.

    • Participants will identify direct, unconventional avenues for socializing and will declare 3 areas in which they will take action to empower their students.



    • August 20, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.




    • August 21, 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Basil Greek Dining - 4000 Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora
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    Come meet with other parents of bright, complex kids to share your parenting journeys and provide support to each other. Join us at Basil Greek Restaurant for dinner, snacks, or just have something to drink while we connect and enjoy our time together.

    Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

    Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.


    • August 28, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    This presentation is exploring ways to work together with your child's teacher in providing the correct supports for the student.  We will review the strategy of "Kids do well if they could" and solving their lagging skills and unsolved problems.  Also creating a one page student profile and using their strengths to build confidence in the classroom.  

    Carole Jones the president of CGCC will be the presenter.  Carole founded SOS for 2e in 2011 and continues to advocate for children rights locally, statewide and nationally.  Currently in addition to servicing the CGCC board, she is a State Advocate for Lives in the Balance, Policy and Advocacy Committee for Illinois Association for Gifted Children and on Board of Directors for 708 Naperville Mental Health Board.  Carole's goal is to meet all learners' needs and support families so children can thrive and reach their potential.  



    • September 07, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • The Parched Pug, 1590 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
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    Come meet with other parents and kids to talk and play games during our monthly Family Game Night! Games are free on Sundays and choose any of the games from 200+ board game library. Join us at The Parched Pug in Libertyville for food, drinks, and games while the parents connect, and the kids enjoy time together playing games.

    Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. There are no drop offs and a parent or guardian must accompany their child during the length of the event.  If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

    Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

    The Parched Pug: An Upscale Gastropub & Gamery in Libertyville, IL

    • September 17, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

    • September 25, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    How can you make a difference for advanced learners, both your own and all of Illinois' students with advanced learning needs? Pam Shaw, CGCC Treasurer and President and Policy and Advocacy Committee Co-Chair for the Illinois Association for Gifted Children, will give an overview of how you can advocate at the school, district, state, and national levels.

    • October 05, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • The Parched Pug, 1590 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
    Register

    Come meet with other parents and kids to talk and play games during our monthly Family Game Night! Games are free on Sundays and choose any of the games from 200+ board game library. Join us at The Parched Pug in Libertyville for food, drinks, and games while the parents connect, and the kids enjoy time together playing games.

    Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. There are no drop offs and a parent or guardian must accompany their child during the length of the event.  If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

    Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

    The Parched Pug: An Upscale Gastropub & Gamery in Libertyville, IL

    • October 22, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

    • November 19, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

    • December 10, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.


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