The 2016 NYC G&T Symposium Pre-Event Survey Question Title The 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium will provide parents, educators, specialists and experts with resources, contacts and content that support the cognitive, social and emotional development of NYC’s youth. Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC] would like to know what content is most relevant to your community and we invite you to tell us your recommendations for potential exhibitors, speakers, sessions and sponsors. Question Title * 1. In regard to the keynote, what focus do you think appeals most to your community? A known education author A thought provoking author/expert on talent An academic expert on gifted education and best practices A noted expert on resilience, mindsets, brain research, etc A current "hot topic" (please elaborate in the comment section below) Please recommend specific speaker recommendations: Question Title * 2. To best support your families, what topics in particular are of greatest interest or concern? Understanding giftedness Differentiated & individualized learning Talent development topics Math instruction and support Social & emotional support Peer relationships & bullying Motivation & underachievement Anxiety G&T identification G&T process and admissions The Right Fit - School Models The Right Fit- Parent Perspectives Twice Exceptional Learning Minority Gifted Issues Resources and Programs to Support Gifted & Talented Youth Education Technologies & Online Learning Tools for Home Use Gender Issues Professional Development for Educators Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which of these session topics do you feel most drawn to? A 'Village' approach to educating and supporting advanced learners and how we may as a community work more collaboratively together Supporting talent development and strengths in our children and students A think tank on improving education in NYC and creating the next generation's innovators NYC specific issues around gifted education Trends in G&T Education: Individualized Education and what's next for NYC Students Educating NYC. What works, what doesn't and what's next? Education Technologies: Getting Beyond the Buzzwords and making it relevant in school and home Narrowing the Gap: Increasing minority representation in the G&T community Exploring the G&T Implications of the Every Student Succeeds Act Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What are your top resource recommendations for supporting talent development in advanced learners in the areas of The Arts (musically/artistically/performance-based), Sciences, Mathematics, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Service Learning, Sports and other areas for K-8 children? Please list any websites, apps, go-to blogs, local programs, etc. Question Title * 5. What type of exhibitors do you want to connect with at the Symposium? (Select all that apply) Specialized programs in the city for my child's interests (academics, art, music, sports, etc) Learning specialists and /or mental health related specialists Ed Tech companies with great products Financial literacy for kids After school progamming for G&T children Summer G&T programs Kid specific mental health organizations Tutoring or after school homework help Entrepreneurship Mentorships G&T Meet-Up Groups Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What education technologies are in use in your school/organizations? Describe how your school discovers and implements new Ed Technologies. Question Title * 7. In terms of education technologies being implemented within your schools/classes, what are the areas of greatest need? Math Instruction Literacy Practice Technology Differentiated & Individualized Learning ESL Support Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. PALNYC's mission is to connect experts and parents to better support the cognitive, social and emotional development of NYC's high potential youth. To that end, please rank the following in order of importance to you and your family: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PALNYC Monthly Programming (focused on academic and social & emotional development) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Supplemental Programming (summer and after school programs) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Educational Evaluation & Consultation (testing, identification, other) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Education Technology & Individualized Learning Beyond the Classroom (differentiated interest, adaptive learning, online programming, technology in the classroom & at home) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Advocacy (policy, legislative, IEP, system changing) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mentoring Opportunities (across fields and specialties) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Resources & Database (local resources for all of the above and a database for one-stop shopping) Question Title * 9. Are PALNYC's programs and conferences relevant and potentially impactful given the needs of your school and community? Please elaborate. Next