Seminar Reading: "Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of the Gifted Child and Adults"  12.7-1
(Book: "Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults" - James Webb, et.al.)
Instructor:  Dr. Rolena Jones

Date/Time:  August 28, 2009  Friday    10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:     Madison High School, Room B-25 (GATE Professional Development Center)
Units: 1/2     (1 Session; 2-Hour Interactive Session and 6-Hours Independent Reading - Required)
Cost:            District Credit: $45.00 or No Credit: $30.00  Out-of-District: $75
Registration:  $30.00 to reserve your seat. (Non-refundable for "NO SHOW".
                      Will be applied to course fee).
Required Reading:  The book "Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults"
                      by James Webb et. al. (ISBN 0-910707-67-7) must be purchased and read prior to
                      attending the class in order to receive full credit for the course.
Payments:    Make checks payable to SDUSD and mail to:
                      Discover Program, Eugene Brucker Education Center
                      4100 Normal Street, Room 2009, San Diego 92103-2682

Course Description:
An eye-opening book!  Issues affecting the gifted child, with powerful information associated with giftedness!  Some of the brightest, most creative children are being misdiagnosed with disorders such as ADHD, ADD, Bipolar, Autism, Asperger's, and  OCD,  to name a few.  This book will help us view the gifted child to avoid mislabeling.

Course Objectives:
Participants will:
1)   Read recognized literature in the field of gifted education.
2)   Gain a comprehensive understanding of current theories, models, and practices in
      gifted education.
3)   Discover new and interesting resources for educating gifted students.
4)   Share their readings with the group and reflect on new ideas to meet the needs of
      gifted students.

Directions:
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL, ROOM 25 (858) 573-5998
4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego 92117

I805 to Clairemont Mesa Blvd.; west to Doliva Dr., south on Doliva Dr.
(Bungalow R25 is located at the far end of the campus by the sports field.  It is the end row of bungalows.)