Below is a presentation that Educators Guild team members have given to students at the University of Nevada, Reno and we hope this will help other groups with their presentations. If you would like more information, please contact us at edguild@davidsongifted.org.
Davidson Institute for Talent Development PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
Local District Work:
- Active participation in Washoe County’s Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee
- Active participation in Washoe County’s Strategic Plan Committee
- Active participation in Washoe County’s Parent Connections Non-profit
Conferences:
The Educators Guild is actively committed to affecting change in the field of gifted education, and is therefore hoping to have a stronger presence in conferences around the country. Look forward to upcoming conference information posted here!
Quick Links to Resources of Interest:
University/College Gifted Ed Offerings and Degree Programs:
The Belin and Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development - Ball State University
Direct Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Missouri: Gifted Education Online Master’s Degree (Columbia, MO)
Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) - Purdue University
Northwestern University's Advanced Teaching: The Gifted (Evanston, IL)
NEAG Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development - University of Connecticut Online Masters Degree
Sierra Nevada College - Teacher Recertification Program (Incline Village, Las Vegas & Reno, NV)
Teachers College at Columbia University - Gifted Education (New York, NY)
University at Buffalo - Gifted Education Program
University of Denver - Gifted Education Program
University of Georgia - Gifted & Creative Education Program
University of North Texas – Gifted Education Program
University of South Florida College of Education – Masters in Gifted Education
University of St. Thomas - Gifted, Creative & Talented Education
The Center for Gifted Education at The College of William & Mary
Davidson Gifted Database - List of Gifted Education Degree Programs
Other Professional Development Oppurtunities:
Classroom Connect
A professional development program and online instructional materials for K-12.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Dedicated to improving educational outcomes for the gifted and students with disabilites.
The Education Coalition
An educational organization developing new public educational systems, models and partnerships.
Educator's Professional Development
An online database of professional development opportunities provides a wealth of information on conferences and workshops for K-12 educators and teachers.
Models and strategies for teaching the gifted - CaseNEX
Examine curriculum models and instructional strategies on how to develop environments that promote academic challenge and independence.
Self-Serve Workshops - Library of Congress
Online curriculum topics include Classroom Applications; Search Skills; Technology; and Working with Primary Sources.
Staff Development for Educators
This Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative website offers a list of state efforts in professional development.
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