TEDxYouth@Austin Hosts "Invisible", February 14, 2015

February 14, 2015

Westlake High School Performing Arts Center

4100 Westbank Drive

Austin, TX  78746

Register here: http://tedxyouthaustin.com

What is TEDxYouth@Austin?

A group of youth and adult speakers and performers are coming together to share their “ideas worth spreading”; TEDxYouth@Austin is an annual forum created to bring high school and middle school students from the central Texas area into the TEDx movement.  With engaging stories, inspiring performances, and intriguing presentations, participants will explore the theme of (in)visible. 

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. This event is called TEDxYouth@Austin, where x = independently organized TED event. At the TEDxYouth@Austin event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

SENG Lunch Discussion Group for Parents of Gifted Students

The objective of the series of sessions is to establish an environment in which parents of GT students can receive support, guidance, and information through discussion with other parents and trained facilitators.  This will serve as an opportunity to nurture the self-concept and emotional development of GT children and their families.

This event is available to parents of gifted children enrolled in an Austin ISD school.

Seats are limited!  There is only room for 40 parents to participate in this group. Registration is available through Eventbrite with the registration links below.

Topics, Dates, and Registration

Participants may choose to attend one or more sessions.

All sessions will be held at Baker Center, Austin ISD, 3908 Avenue B., Austin, TX 78751

from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Participants may bring a sack lunch.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Topics: The Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Registration: http://tinyurl.com/n4nqa3d

Monday, February 9, 2015

Topics: Perfectionism, Sensitivity, and Stress

Registration: http://tinyurl.com/nnfxazd

Monday, February 23

Topics: Motivation, Enthusiasm, and Underachievement

Registration: http://tinyurl.com/potvc76

Monday, March 9, 2015

Topics: Family and Peer Relationships

Registration: http://tinyurl.com/po3exr9

Contact Debi Torres, Austin ISD Gifted Education Coordinator, 

with questions at debi.torres@austinisd.org or 512-414-0155.

NAGC's 2014 Toys and Games List

The National Association for Gifted Children publishes an annual list of toys and games that have been tried out and reviewed by children identified as gifted and talented. Check out the "top picks" for 2014.

The Atlantic & College Board Writing Prize

Eligible Participants: 16- to 19-year-old high school students
Submission Window: Jan. 1–Feb. 28, 2015
Prizes: Up to $5,000, and the winning entry will be published in The Atlantic
Theme: Important Documents from U.S. History
Details: How to enter

Umlauf Sculpture Garden

November 18, 2014
7:00-9:30 p.m.

The series is free and open to the public.
For more information on guest presenters and to register through Event Bright, visit 
http://umlaufsculpture.org/program/public-programs/atx-laser/ 

C-SPAN Student Cam Competition - Deadline 01/20/2015

Documentary Competition

http://www.studentcam.org/index.htm

WHO: Middle and High School Students

WHAT: “The Three Branches and You”

Tell a story that demonstrates how a policy, law, or action by either the executive, legislative, or judicial branch has affected you or your community.  Your topic should pertain to a branch of the Federal Government.

 WHEN

Now - January 20, 2015: Plan, research, shoot, and edit your documentary.

November 1, 2014 - January 20, 2015: Students who have finished their documentary may upload their video file and complete the online entry form.

January 21, 2015 - March 3, 2015: C-SPAN judges will view each submitted video to determine the 150 prize winning documentaries.