Starting a Support Group for Parents of Gifted Students
Parents of gifted students often have unique concerns, and having someone with whom to discuss these issues can be very helpful. If there is not already a parent support group in your community, you may want to start one. There is much help available to aid you in this process. By setting up such a group this summer, it will be up and running when school opens again in the fall.
How to Start a Parent Group takes you through an 11-step process for forming a group, including finding other parents, determining the scope of the group, and advertising the group. This site also offers a number of very helpful tips.
Start a Parent Support Group lists suggestions and links for creating a group that is proactive and has a positive influence. This page is part of the website for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
From my personal experience, the most valuable tip for parent support groups is to be careful not to allow meetings to become complaint sessions. The most successful groups that I’ve seen are those that share general information and excellent resources and also offer a forum for brainstorming realistic solutions.