See GHF At These Events!

7/29 - 8/2/25

WCGTC World Conference 2025

Lisa Jobe

We wish Lisa safe travels and meaningful experiences at the WCGTC World Conference in Braga, Portugal, where she will be sharing her insights on Increasing Low-Cost Flexible Enrichment Opportunities Through a Unique Model of Success - and that model is our very own GHF Virtual Co-Op! She will also be elucidating a phenomenon that resonates with most of us in her presentation, It’s Not Just Academic: Why Gifted/2e Families Frequently Change School Environments (Even Where Gifted Programs Exist).

8/27 - 10/1/25 8-9am CDT, $120

Gifted Roads Caregiver Conversations:

Parenting in the Adult Years, with Carol Malueg & Joan Larson

They’re always your child, but now they are an adult. How does your relationship change and evolve in a positive way?  How do you navigate the rough times? We’ll talk about strategies for communicating with your gifted adult children and what you can learn from each other and about yourselves. Join us for shared stories, collective wisdom, less frustration, and more laughter. 

Participants will receive weekly discussion summaries and access to a shared folder of resources curated specifically for the interests and needs of the group.

Topics include:

  1. Traits of Gifted Adult Children

  2. Evolving Family Relationships

  3. The Journey from Active Parent to Mentor Parent

  4. Rethinking Communication with Your Gifted Adult Kids

  5. The Bumpy Road to Wisdom 

  6. Who Are We Now?

Spots are limited for this intimate group!

GHF Director, Carol Malueg, M.A., GCT, 2e,  is a learning coach and consultant, specializing in gifted and twice-exceptional education and support. Carol also serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT).  She was honored with the MCGT Friend of the Gifted Award in 2020.  Carol has trained hundreds of Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Model Parent Group Facilitators worldwide and was awarded the SENG Presidential Award for Distinguished Service in 2021. She has worked on three Javits Grant research projects focused on improving identification of and services for gifted at-risk students.  Her company, Gifted Roads, addresses the gifted and multi-exceptional experience across the lifespan: https://giftedroads.com, and her new book was released last month (see below!)


Joan Larson is a gifted education specialist with Minnetonka Public Schools in Minnesota.  She was an elementary classroom teacher for ten years, and has been a gifted education specialist for thirty years.   Joan earned her Master’s Degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented education from the University of St. Thomas.  She has worked full-time work with gifted and talented students and their families in a variety of capacities, including program and curriculum development, coaching fellow teachers, and helping families navigate school with their gifted children.  She has trained hundreds of SENG Model Parent Group Facilitators and led SMPGs with participants from all over the world.

The Road to Positive Advocacy for Your Gifted Child: A Family Handbook

Carol Malueg, MA, GCT 2e

We’re so proud of our astoundingly brilliant Director of Community Programming & Events, Carol Malueg’s publishing debut, and know it will be such a helpful addition to your bookshelf!

The journey from preschool to independent adulthood can present a tricky route to navigate when you are the parent or caregiver of a gifted or multi-exceptional child. The job of advocating for these children is not about providing the ‘perfect’ education, but about making the best choices within the given constraints.

Starting with the earliest school years, this book provides caregivers with the resources they will need to positively advocate for their gifted child and to help their child become a strong self-advocate. Full of practical tips, this book answers questions such as: How can I meet other parents raising kids like mine?, Why can’t schools meet the needs of my child?, How can I productively communicate with the educational team?, and more!

Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast

Equity in Gifted Education: Overcoming Barriers to Inclusion with Dr. Erinn F. Floyd

How can teachers move from a "deficit mindset" to a "dynamic mindset" when recognizing creativity and intelligence in diverse learners?

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood engage in a rich dialogue with GHF Director of Community Outreach and DEI, Dr. Erin F. Floyd, a renowned scholar specializing in gifted education, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Dr. Floyd, who serves as the Director of Training and Partnership Development for the Consortium for Inclusion of Underrepresented Racial Groups in gifted education, discusses the historical and ongoing challenges of identifying and supporting gifted students, particularly those from underrepresented populations. Drawing from her own personal journey and extensive professional experience, Dr. Floyd explores how systemic changes and a more inclusive approach can enhance the identification process and lead to greater racial equity within gifted education. The conversation takes a deep dive into the importance of moving from deficit thinking towards dynamic thinking, emphasizing the need for a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders to ensure that all high-ability students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Floyd highlights various strategies for educators to more effectively recognize and nurture giftedness in students from diverse backgrounds. She shares insights into the historical context of gifted education, including the impact of the eugenics movement and the importance of multiple criteria in identifying gifted students. With a focus on real-world application, Dr. Floyd discusses her development of online learning modules designed to train educators on recognizing gifted behaviors among minority students. As the conversation wraps up, Dr. Floyd shares her vision for the future of gifted education, calling for a more uniform, equitable policy across the nation and the inclusion of gifted education training in teacher preparation programs. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the intrinsic value of inclusivity in education and be empowered to advocate for necessary changes that uphold the diverse needs of gifted students.