Navigator of Giftedness

04/23/2026

Advocating for gifted learners is more than a profession for me. It is a commitment to ensuring that every child’s potential is recognized and nurtured.
I recently joined Pacific Preparatory for an in-depth Q&A to discuss my work as a Parent Guide and Consultant. We explored the challenges families face when seeking an environment that matches their child’s pace and the critical role of personalized mentorship in STEM and beyond.
Building a supportive community for these students is essential.

🔗 https://www.pacificpreparatory.org/community/news-insights/supporting-gifted-learners-a-conversation-with-deniz-baloglu-parent-guide-and-consultant

Pacific Preparatory

05/09/2025

🎓 The Gifted Institute of Denmark is hosting an online conference on May 15th, and it promises to be a fantastic event for anyone interested in gifted education, neurodiversity, and cognitive development.

📽️ Here are some teaser clips from the speakers:

👉 Linda Silverman on IQ testing (10-min preview – a must-watch):
https://youtu.be/3rlp2zSBQ48?si=ju70K0VlGk9X2Ay9

🎥 Short speaker clips:
• Heidi Lack: https://youtube.com/shorts/_JJxERVwjSw?feature=share
• Fernette Eide: https://youtube.com/shorts/Ju00oxkg438?feature=share
• Linda Silverman: https://youtube.com/shorts/TUaIsj24QgA?feature=share

🔗 Explore more videos from past conferences and interviews on the Gifted Institute’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/

💡 You can register for the conference here:
https://gifted-institute.nemtilmeld.dk/30/

Feel free to share widely—this is a great opportunity for educators, parents, and professionals working with gifted and twice-exceptional learners!

Gifted Institute is hosting their annual conference on giftedness Thursday May 15th 2025. This year the conference theme is "Giftedness - getting it right"

04/29/2025

I'm so excited to share that my friend Barry just launched his new Etsy shop, NeuroD Is Me™! 🧠✨

It's all about celebrating neurodivergent strengths with confident, sensory-friendly designs for thinkers, feelers, and trailblazers of all ages.

Everything is 20% off for the grand opening, and there's free shipping on orders over $35! 🎉

Check it out and show some love:

Shop items by NeuroDisMe.

04/14/2025

For 2e learners executive functioning skills can be harder to develop with traditional methods. We’ll explore why these learners may resist common approaches and offer tailored solutions that leverage their strengths. Join us for an insightful online talk with experienced board certified educational therapist, Rachel Kapp of Kapp Educational Therapy Group (www.kappedtherapy.com) and co-host of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy podcast (www.learnsmarterpodcast.com). This talk is designed to help you navigate the unique challenges of developing executive functioning skills in twice-exceptional (2e) learners. Learn practical strategies for supporting your child at home, including foundational systems for managing tasks and improving organization. Hear how students can actively participate in their own growth by understanding their unique learning profiles and advocating for the support they need. Discover what requests you can make of your school to ensure your child's needs are being met. This talk will provide valuable insights into helping 2e learners thrive.
This event will be recorded and emailed to all RSVPs.
NEW This event will have live Spanish translation. https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=8cd7b7467fde7a0ff0aae7c14&id=e1388bce24

For 2e learners executive functioning skills can be harder to develop with traditional methods. We’ll explore why these learners may resist common approaches and offer tailored solutions that leverage their strengths. Join us for an insightful online talk with experienced board certified education...

01/28/2025

Please click on this link to learn more about the survey and to participate. It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you! https://www.survio.com/survey/d/W7B0Q5R4N8U6C1Q6A

07/13/2024

I had an amazing time! I feel so fortunate to share this experience with my son. feels like family to me.

04/04/2024

Discuss your gifted child and ways to meet their needs at home. (Preschool)(Elementary)(Middle School)

04/04/2024

https://giftedchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/college-admissions-for-gifted-students.html?fbclid=IwAR0H5MLHZQodSrkqB2eJscICUjCT6_LJCqGyoABD-weT4K8PTdGkYznYptI_aem_Ae0FVS7Npg-6FD-V5dOUpDvRXTcYchhd8JCloO2KKFrsmMiJfcyFc3N_ks9YajZm7_d9eYbELrUoYvtT3MHnWGa9

Managing emotions associated wtih college admissions for gifted children and their families

03/18/2024