The CUSD CATS program is proud to offer the CATS Academy for Parents (CAP). CAP is a series of workshops designed to provide CATS parents with tips and tools that will help in parenting gifted children.

All workshops are FREE and will be held at schools throughout Chandler Unified School District. Location information is provided at the time of registration. Click here for more information.

Workshop Title	Date/Time	Presenter and Description	Intended Audience
Nurturing Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers in the 21st Century	10/29/12 6pm -8pm	Presenter Diane Hale, CUSD Asst Director for Gifted Education will provide participants with helpful tips and strategies for parenting gifted kids. Register here.	New CATS Parents
The Benefits of Teaching Engineering and Design to Gifted Students	11/27/12 6pm – 8pm	Engineers and education specialists will provide a look at STEM and its benefits for gifted learners. Participants will engage in hands-on activities. Register here.	K-8 grade Parents of CATS.
Navigating to High School and Beyond Registration and location TBD	January DATE TBD 6pm – 8pm	This open house format will provide parents a sneak peak at the programs, opportunities and avenues available for gifted students in CUSD High Schools. Representatives from each High School including CATS alumni will be on hand to answer questions.	4-7 grade Parents of CATS
Prodigy or Potential? Helping Talented Students Pursue their Dreams	2/11/13 6pm – 8pm	Presenter Diana Likes, educator and parent will take a look at how to provide structure and balance in the lives of talented students as they perform and compete. Register here.	Parents of CATS
Brain Breaks for Physical and Mental Acuity	3/25/13 6pm – 8pm	Chandler Unified School District Physical Education Specialist Leslie Hicks will share the latest information on how activity not only helps kids physically, but also promotes concentration and focus for learning. Register here