Course/Presentations: EDS 693: Introduction to Gifted Education - What you must know to affect change (11/17/06 - 11/18/06)
This introductory course gave teachers of K-12 an overview of gifted education in their area, and in the nation, as well as the various issues gifted students, schools and parents face and how to effectively make change to improve the challenges they encounter. Sorry you missed it, but you can check out the presentations below! If you would like more information, please contact us at edguild@davidsongifted.org.
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
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Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development - Ball State University
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Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) - Purdue University
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National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented - University of Connecticut
Northwestern University's Advanced Teaching: The Gifted (Evanston, IL)
NEAG Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development - University of Connecticut Online Masters Degree
University of Denver - Gifted Education Program
University of Georgia - Gifted & Creative Ed Degrees
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
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.
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 professinal development.