Parents and educators are invited to this presentation concerning the "twice exceptional child," gifted students who learn differently or have a learning disability. Topics covered include the cognitive and emtional challenges faced by such students, how to identify learning disabilities in gifted students and how learning disabilities may affect the transition to college.
The seminar is presented by Jim Russell, Ph.D., N.C.C., L.P.C, who has studied, lectured and counseled people for more than 20 years on this topic and is a leading expert in the field.
Part of the Miriam Empowers series of workshops at Miriam School in Webster Groves. Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is required.
More information and online registration: miriamstl.org
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 70+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.