There are children who see the world faster, deeper, and more intensely than others. Gifted children carry within them the promise of progress, innovation, and change, and the way they are supported today will shape tomorrow's society. Without an educational system that recognizes and protects their potential, this promise risks being lost in silence.

Given this context, A_BEST TEACHERS' CLUB, in partnership with representatives of the international academic community and with the support of the Chamber of Deputies' Education Committee, is launching a series of four webinars dedicated to training teachers in pre-university education in the field of educating gifted children.

The series is aimed at all teaching staff – primary and secondary school teachers, school counselors, librarians – in state and private education, regardless of specialization, and aims to provide concrete tools for identifying, supporting, and harnessing the potential of students with distinguished abilities.

In Romania, supporting and developing education for gifted children is a moral responsibility and a national priority. It is estimated that there are over 200,000 gifted children under the age of 15, approximately 6% of all students, but only 1% benefit from specialized educational programs. In the absence of clear policies and well-structured legislation, thousands of destinies with exceptional potential remain unseen and misunderstood.

"Every gifted child is an opportunity for society to improve itself. If we don't know how to see and support them, we lose not only talent, but a brighter future," stated Aura Icodin, CEO of A_BEST and President of A_BEST TEACHERS' CLUB.

In turn, Cristina Dascălu, Vice President of the Education Committee – Chamber of Deputies, emphasizes the human dimension of this mission: "A gifted child can be a blessing, but also a silent burden, when the system is not prepared to understand them. We have a duty to build an educational framework that transforms the sensitivity and intelligence of these children into a strength for society."

A real problem with long-term impact

In the absence of an adequate educational framework, gifted children and their families face major difficulties:

1. Lack of a suitable educational environment – rigid curriculum, leading to boredom and demotivation.
2. Social isolation – difficulties integrating, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness.
3. Lack of resources for parents and teachers – need for guidance and specialized training.
4. Educational and emotional pressures – perfectionism, heightened sensitivity, fear of failure.
5. Absence of a supportive community – lack of a network where children and their families feel understood.

Without early and consistent intervention, these vulnerabilities can lead to academic failure and the loss of valuable potential for society as a whole.

Webinar schedule

Webinar 1 – February 11, 6:00–7:30 p.m., on Zoom

Dr. Elias Alonzo (USA)

"Gifted children: talented but different – between excellence and vulnerability"

How we support perfectionism, boredom, intense emotions, and asynchronous development in Romanian schools

Webinar 2 – February 17, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Zoom

Dr. Hyeseong Lee (USA)

"How to work effectively with gifted students in the classroom"

Practical techniques for teachers

Webinar 3 – February 27, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Zoom

Prof. Andreea Dobrescu (USA)

"Gifted children on the move: how to transform classroom learning"

Practical ideas and educational games

Webinar 4 – March 5, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Zoom

Simona Mitrea (Romania)

"Being a gifted child – a blessing or a burden?"

Child giftedness: challenges, solutions, and strategies for success

Note: The first two webinars will be held in English and will have consecutive translation.

Speaker presentations

• Dr. Elias Alonzo (USA) – Executive Director, AE International, PhD in Educational Leadership, with over 35 years of experience in leading and reforming educational institutions.
• Dr. Hyeseong Lee (USA) – Assistant Professor at Lewis University, specialist in gifted education, with experience in Korea and the United States.
• Prof. Andreea Dobrescu (USA) – English teacher – Cambridge method, with extensive experience in academia.
• Simona Mitrea (Romania) – PhD candidate in Educational Psychology, founder of the Romanian Gifted School, specialist in Gifted Education and double exceptionality.

All teachers who participate in the above series of webinars will receive certificates of participation signed by Ms. Cristina Dascălu, Deputy Chair of the Education Committee – Chamber of Deputies, and Ms. Aura Icodin, President of A_BEST TEACHERS’ CLUB.

Registration:

For quick registration:

• office@abest.ro
• 0762 274 914

Through this initiative, A_BEST TEACHERS' CLUB is actively contributing to building a more equitable and effective education system, capable of transforming the exceptional potential of gifted children into a real force for the future of Romania.