1. On your notecard, identify something(s) your child would love to be able to do everyday.

2. Motivating the Unmotivated/Underachieving Gifted Student LPISD Gifted/Talented Parent Conference

5. Who is the Unmotivated Gifted Student?

6. Underachieving/Unmotivated Gifted Students At School Could There be a Learning Disability? Lack of Challenge – The “I’m Bored” Syndrome Depression Existential Depression Intrinsic Motivation Minimal Effort is Acceptable Self Esteem/Personal Self-Concept

7. UnderAchievement is Difficult to Reverse

9. What Can I Do To Help My Un-Motivated/UnderAchiever? Build A Positive, Supportive Relationship with Your Child’s School and Your Community. Recognize Your Child is Not Perfect Recognize and Nurture Their Interests Expose Your Child to New Ideas and Areas

10. Make Short Term Goals and Rewards Help Your Child Manage Their Time Praise Your Student’s efforts Help Them See that Achievement is within their Control Make A Connection between Schoolwork and their Interests Homework Can Become a Creative Game

11. Keep In Mind Motivation Is Not Always About School Achievement

12. Resources: Top 10 Ways to Motivate Gifted Children http://giftedkids.about.com http://giftedkids.about.com Center for the Gifted www.centerforthegifted.org www.centerforthegifted.org National Association for Gifted Children www.nagc.orgwww.nagc.org Prufrock Press -Parent Resources www.prufrock.com www.prufrock.com Motivating Your Intelligent but Unmotivated Teenager by Dennis Bumgarner, ACSW, LCSW http://behavior- coach.com/EbookMotivatingVer3. pdf