Parent Opportunities

PARENT SEMINAR

Threshold offers a seminar for parents of advanced or gifted children. This seminar features interactive presentations based on current research and topics in the field of gifted education. The parent seminar is open to adult family members of gifted children and other interested persons. These sessions meet in Abilene Hall at Hardin-Simmons University from 9:45-10:45 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays of each session.

The fee is $5.00 per family for all sessions. Please check the Parent Seminar box on your application form, and include the fee in your tuition check. Class descriptions will be provided on the first day of Threshold.

FAMILY CELEBRATIONS

All parents and family members are invited to visit their children’s classes to view their work at the end of each session. Family Celebrations will be held on Friday at the end of each week from 11:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. for K-5 students coming in the morning only, 3:40-4:00 p.m. for K-5 students coming in the afternoon only, and 3-4 p.m. for students coming all day to Threshold 6-10.