Parent Questions About Gifted Testing

Karen and Michael Answer Questions of the Week

(Audio Teleseminar Feb. 28, 2011) – Top 1% and Top 5%

In this 33-minute audio teleseminar, Karen Quinn and Michael McCurdy answer a wide range of parent questions related to gifted testing, private school admissions, kindergarten readiness, speech development, motivation, and school interviews.

Parents of preschool and elementary-aged children often feel overwhelmed trying to navigate gifted and talented testing, competitive admissions, and academic expectations. During this teleseminar, Karen and Michael provide practical advice, reassurance, and real-world strategies to help families better understand the testing and admissions process.

Topics include how to respond to private school admissions directors after declining an offer, what to do if your child underperformed on the OLSAT due to time-management challenges, and whether outside testing may help support an appeals process for gifted placement.

The teleseminar also discusses ways parents can naturally build stronger vocabulary at home, prepare children for advanced kindergarten assessments, and encourage reluctant young learners to participate in schoolwork without creating stress or frustration. Families preparing for private school admissions testing will also hear helpful information about the WPPSI and the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, including testing timelines, retesting policies, and what children can expect during one-on-one evaluations.

Additional questions include supporting speech clarity in young children, preparing toddlers years in advance for testing, and understanding how gifted and admissions tests are graded.

Questions answered during this teleseminar include:

• How should parents handle follow-up calls after declining a private school admissions offer?

• What can parents do if a child’s OLSAT score may not accurately reflect ability because of unfinished questions or pacing issues?

• How can parents introduce richer vocabulary words naturally in everyday conversation?

• How can parents prepare children for advanced kindergarten screening and readiness testing?

• What should parents know about the WPPSI and Stanford-Binet for kindergarten admissions?

• How can parents motivate a young child who resists doing schoolwork?

• What can parents do to improve speech clarity in a 5-year-old child?

• How early should parents begin preparing toddlers for gifted testing and private school admissions?

• Who grades gifted and admissions tests, and how are scores evaluated?

This teleseminar is filled with practical insights for parents navigating gifted education, school admissions, and early academic development.