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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 53 MIN

Ditch Buckets: Parent-School Wins for Gifted & 2e Kid

from Empowering Exceptional Minds · host Educational Therapy LLC

What does effective collaboration between parents and schools really look like—and how can families advocate without compromising their child’s self-determination?In this episode of Empowering Exceptional Minds, host Maayan Glaser-Koren is joined by Allison Krug, MPH, PCC—epidemiologist, certified professional coach, and founder of TrainMyAIM—to explore how we can move away from rigid labels and narrow definitions of success in education.Together, they discuss:How parents can use the right language to collaborate with schoolsSupporting educators through community and volunteer-based effortsHow stereotypes around giftedness impact identification and equityWhy “bucketing” students limits growth—and what to do insteadThis episode is a powerful reminder that when we center strengths, presence, and purpose, we create space for all learners to thrive.Perfect for parents, educators, and professionals supporting neurodivergent and gifted learners.www.trainmyaim.comhttps://www.apa.org/research-practice/conduct-research/self-determination-theoryhttps://sengifted.org/

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