Summit Center

27/11/2025

We are thankful for the opportunity to work with you and our amazing team.

26/11/2025

It is a conundrum!

24/11/2025

Upcoming FREE talks from Summit Center!
👉12/16/25: Presence Over Presents for the Holidays - Getting Grounded and Prepared with Dr. Dan Peters
👉 1/8/26: Conscious and Courageous Parenting in Complex Times with Dr. Dan Peters (hosted by EF Specialists)
👉 Learn more about all of our upcoming webinars and groups at: https://summitcenter.us/services/parent-education-support/

18/11/2025

Summit Center Update for November 2025: Learning About Dyslexic Strengths. Webinar tomorrow on Collaborative Therapeutic
Assessments; holiday talk by Dr. Dan; new movie on The Dyslexic Advantage; and more! https://conta.cc/4oWVYYv

Email from Summit Center Webinar tomorrow on Collaborative Therapeutic Assessments; holiday talk; new movie on The Dyslexic Advantage; podcasts from Dr. Dan; and more!     About Services Resourc

18/11/2025

Tonight! Register now to join this discussion on the unique challenges for gifted girls. Featuring Dr. Lisa White. https://bit.ly/chronos-gifted-girls-event

A virtual discussion about recognizing and overcoming the unique challenges faced by gifted girls

14/11/2025

Free webinar next week for adults including parents! "Collaborative Therapeutic Assessments to Better Understand Yourself or Your Child" with Dr. Lisa Nakamura. Learn more & register: https://tinyurl.com/assessmentF25

13/11/2025

Tomorrow morning with our own Dr. Lisa Hancock!

Recognizing Signs of Emotional Distress in Youth and Providing Supportive Solutions Friday, November 14, 2025 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00 Google Calendar ICS Register

07/11/2025

Another great podcast episode from our executive director, Dr. Dan Peters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-healing-and-hype-women-remember-who-the-f-ck/id1157097748?i=1000735542952

04/11/2025

Whether you’re seeking to better understand yourself, prepare for college or a new job, strengthen your relationship with your child, or achieve personal and family goals, we’re here to help you build on your strengths and create positive change. https://conta.cc/4qG43Sv

Email from Summit Center We offer assessments, counseling, coaching, and consultation that can help children and adults identify strengths, challenges, and create a plan for success.   About Ser

31/10/2025

Join Summit Center's Dr. Lisa Hancock, online or in person at Fusion Academy Palos Verdes for "Recognizing Signs of Emotional Distress in Youth & Providing Supportive Solutions." Free! Register now for November 14 at 11 am. https://www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/palos-verdes/event/parent-ed-event-recognizing-signs-of-emotional-distress-in-youth-and-providing-supportive-solutions/

28/10/2025

Earlier this month, the gifted community lost one of its pioneers and leaders, Dr. Jim Delisle. Dr. Delisle was a a colleague, a friend, and a mentor to Dr. Dan Peters as well as many others.
As an educator, Dr. Delisle's focus was on the social and emotional needs of gifted students. This remained the cornerstone of his books (Gifted Kids Survival Guide), teaching, keynotes, and presentations. Dr. Delisle was instrumental in confirming policy at the U.S. Department of Education to ensure that gifted/2e students could still get identified for IEPs and receive support for learning issues.

Yesterday, we lost a pioneer. But more than just a pioneer, Dr. Jim Delisle was a warrior with a compassionate heart for gifted children. Jim wasn't afraid to be controversial. He deeply cared for the state of education as it related to the recognition of what he believed to be its most vulnerable population. He spoke widely and wrote prolifically on the topic for decades. He was a legend. However, in the end, it was his kindness that shone most brightly. Jim mentored many, including me. We spent a good deal of time together at conferences, on the phone, and even at his favorite haven in North Myrtle Beach, SC (we lived just 80 miles away) on the front porch hashing out the latest news over an adult beverage. He always remembered my birthday by sending cards with very Jimesque humor. He was a friend to our entire family and a support for Julie and I raising four neurodivergent children. We will miss him.

One of my favorite memories of Jim's heart and generosity took place in December 2012. A small group of us went to Washington D.C. to advocate for the needs of twice-exceptional students across the nation. I, along with colleagues Barbara Gilman and Dr. Dan Peters joined Jim there in D.C. after we had approached him about our concerns that 2e students were not being properly identified or served in the classroom. Jim took a risk. Using his connections (including his wife Deb who was at that time serving as the Assistant Director of Education) he was able to get us a meeting with the Director of Special Education Services and other high powered officials. I remember how nervous he was before the meeting. He knew that there was a great deal at stake. Fortunately, the meeting went well and resulted in the 'Letter to Delisle'. A document that gave instructions to all the states regarding the methodology needed to best find 2e children; a letter that is still helping families to this present day.

This was just one of many memories that we will treasure. Jim's imprint is and will continue to be far reaching. He will be forever remembered as a legend in the field. Our condolences go out to his wife, Deb and his son Matt and the rest of his family and friends. RIP Dr. J!
With deep respect and love,
Dr. Mike

24/10/2025

Listen to great podcast interviews like this one from Dr. Dan! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-a-great-one-with-dr-dan-1-podcast-for/id1157097748