The Importance of Emotional Support for Gifted Learners

Friday, November 14, 2025

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Location: Convention Center, 319

Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Content Level: Introduction to the Topic
Target Audience: Administrators Classroom Teachers Counselors and other Clinical Professionals Gifted Coordinators Parents

Lin Lim (she/her/hers)

Past President
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Ciminy A. St. Clair (she/her/hers)

Secondary Gifted Coordinator/Director of SENG/Owner of Women of Wunderkind
Norwin School District/SENG/WonderKind
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Gayle G. Bentley (she/her/hers)

Founder
The Bentley Center
LAGUNA NIGUEL, California, United States
Kali Fedor (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor & Co-Founder
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania & Women of Wunderkind (WoW)
Drums, Pennsylvania, United States

Giftedness is beyond an I.Q. score! Our gifted learners have great potential, but often have factors that get in the way of their success. Join board members from the Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted to discuss and share how to support gifted children beyond academics.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of emotional support forget the learners
Hear from multiple experts discussing relevant topics
Walk away with several strategies to support gifted children