The term “twice-exceptional” — or “2e” — refers to students who are high-ability/gifted learners who also have a physical, mental or learning disability. Because 2e students often perform at grade level, their learning vulnerabilities may go unrecognized or unaddressed. The notion that a child cannot be gifted if they have a disability is a common and persistent myth. These atypical learners may be mislabeled as bright but not trying hard enough, or as learning-disabled with no exceptional abilities, or they may simply be considered disruptive with poor social skills. The purpose of this event is to ensure that parents understand proper identification, advocacy and support for their gifted child as they navigate the education system. Deantha Menon received her Master of Arts degree in special education from the University of Colorado. She is a local speaker whose passions lie in helping families with 2e children navigate the public special-education system to bring their children to educational and personal success. She is a parent-to-parent advocacy coach who also draws from her daily experience as the mother of two twice-exceptional sons.
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Thank you to Thekla R.P. for the above description of the event, posted on our elementary school facebook page.
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