The Davidson Institute hosts and attends numerous conferences and events throughout the year, both in-person and virtual. Some of the events listed below are for Davidson program participants only, while others are open to the public. We would be happy to make your acquaintance at one of them!
Upcoming Events
We also frequently attend the following conferences:
January 21, 2026
Parent Consulting Circle
The profoundly gifted journey isn’t always straightforward, and parents may need unique insights. Join this Family Services session to ask questions in a live group setting and gain perspective on supporting your Young Scholar. Questions can be submitted anonymously and will address the needs of profoundly gifted (PG) and twice-exceptional (2e) children, ages 5-18. Expect to gain insight from experienced staff, a sense of community from other parents, and an understanding of the varied paths Young Scholars may take. Learn about the support offered by Family Services and benefit from the Davidson Institute’s 20+ years of expertise.
January 22, 2026
Raising PG/2e Kids: Understanding Your Family Ecosystem with Debbie Reber
This session offers an honest, big-picture view of family dynamics in households with profoundly gifted and twice-exceptional children. Debbie Reber will help participants step back to see what “normal” often looks like for PG/2e families, from relocating for schooling or services to navigating heightened stress, intense relationships, moral sensitivity, unconventional friendships, and authority-challenging behaviors. Participants will explore blurred family roles, honoring individuality, embracing difference, and creating systems that support well-being, clarify shared values, and align daily life with long-term family goals.
January 28, 2026
Expert Panel – Options for Summer Camps for 2e Students
Many families feel nervous about sending their twice-exceptional (2e) children to camp, especially when parents often support executive functioning at home. This session explores when a 2e child may be ready for camp, how to tell if a camp is a good fit, the benefits of camp for 2e learners, and how open families should be about diagnoses and challenges during registration. If you're debating sending your student off to camp this summer, this session may be for you!
January 28, 2026
Meet Your Inner Ally: Building Confidence from the Inside Out with Julie Withrow
In this Student Expert Series, we'll bust common myths about gifted girls and explore the inner experiences that often shape their daily lives, from rapid fire thoughts and perfectionism to big emotions and the pressure to seem more mature than they feel. Through stories, interactive activities, and guided self reflection, students will learn to notice their inner voices and strengthen the one that supports them most. This session isn’t about being perfect or trying harder. It’s about feeling seen, understood, and supported from the inside out.
January 29, 2026
Taking Care of the Body Series: Understanding all 8 senses and how they impact a child's physical and emotional health with Allie Ticktin
In this 6 part series, we will explore how the sensory system has an impact on child's hygiene, emotional regulation and self-care. In this family series, both children and their parents will better understand how the sensory system are really the roots to each of these skills. Children and their parents will come away having a better understanding of their body and set strategies to support these skills in daily life.
March 16, 2026
Young Scholar Q & A
Finding out your child is profoundly gifted or twice-exceptional can be confusing and overwhelming. It may not be clear where to go to find resources to support your child. The Davidson Institute’s Young Scholar Program is here for you and your family.
If you have questions about what the Young Scholars Program is or how we can support your student, please consider attending an Application Q&A session on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT