[UAGCNews] Educators Guild Post - April 29, 2008

Tue Apr 29 11:50:22 CDT 2008

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April 2008

Greetings Educators Guild Members!

The end of the school year is right around the corner!  Have you
made your summer plans yet?  If not, you may be interested in
attending a professional development course to learn new
techniques and begin planning for next year.  Below are
professional development opportunities focused on gifted
education. 

Professional Summer Institute June 23rd - 25th (Virginia)

The purpose of this Institute
<http://cfge.wm.edu/professional_psi.htm>  is to provide teachers
and administrators with the knowledge and skills to design and
utilize high quality curriculum and effective programs for
advanced learners.  

Registration Deadline: May 30th 

The Gifted Nurturing Hearts Brains and Courage July 18th- 20th
(Utah) 

The 25th "Silver Anniversary" SENG
<http://www.sengifted.org/conference_faq.shtml>  Conference
presents an unparalleled opportunity for teachers and parents to
learn about the keys to understanding and serving gifted
children.  

Early registration for discounted price is May 31st    

DISCOVER! June 23rd - 26th (Indiana)

DISCOVER! <http://www.geri.soe.purdue.edu/discover/index.html>
is a high-quality summer institute in the Midwest that integrates
components of learning, enjoyment, and relaxation in a collegial
atmosphere for educators committed to gifted education and talent
development. DISCOVER! promises to help educators effectively
serve gifted and talented children, and to help educators
discover and develop talents in all children.  

Registration Deadline: June 9th 

Confratute July 7th- 18th (Connecticut)

Confratute <http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/confratute/>  is a unique
summer experience for educators and advocates interested in
enrichment teaching and learning, talent development, and gifted
education. Confratute combines the best aspects of a Conference,
a Fraternity, and an Institute and features presentations by the
nation's best-known leaders in gifted education, talent
development, curriculum differentiation, and creativity. 

Registration Deadline: July 1st     

The 22nd International Conference on the Autonomous Learner Model
for the Gifted June 17th - June 22nd (Colorado)

This conference <http://www.alpspublishing.com/>  is designed for
educators who seek a broad view of gifted education. Emphasis is
on the major dimensions of the ALM.  

Registration Deadline: Not listed 

Are you looking for some interesting summer reading?  Below is a
list of recommended books and articles on gifted education. 

*         Intelligent
<http://www.gt-cybersource.org/SearchRecord.aspx?NavID=1_0&rid=14
776&stext=%22%ef%82%a7%09Intelligent+Life+in+the+Classroom%22&sid
=1&rccode=178&rtcode=223>  Life in the Classroom: Smart Kids and
Their Teachers by Karen L.J. Issacson and Tamara J. Fisher

*         A
<http://www.gt-cybersource.org/SearchRecord.aspx?NavID=1_0&rid=14
826&stext=%22A+Love+for+Learning%22&sid=1&rccode=178&rtcode=223>
Love for Learning: Motivation and the Gifted Child by Carol Strip
Whitney and Gretchen Hirsch

*         Being
<http://www.gt-cybersource.org/SearchRecord.aspx?NavID=1_0&rid=14
547&stext=%22%ef%82%a7%09Being+Smart+about+Gifted+Children%22&sid
=1&rccode=178&rtcode=223>  Smart about Gifted Children: A
Guidebook for Parents and Educators by Dona J. Matthews and
Joanne F. Foster

*         Gifted
<http://www.gt-cybersource.org/SearchRecord.aspx?NavID=1_0&rid=14
513&stext=%22%ef%82%a7%09Gifted+Children%2c+Gifted+Education%22&s
id=1&rccode=178&rtcode=223>  Children Gifted Education: A
Handbook for Teachers and Parents by Gary A. Davis

*         Why
<http://www.gt-cybersource.org/SearchRecord.aspx?NavID=1_0&rid=12
445&stext=%22%ef%82%a7%09Why+Bright+Kids+Get+Poor+Grades%22&sid=1
&rccode=178&rtcode=223>  Bright Kids Get Poor Grades by Sylvia
Rimm

*         Changing
<http://www.gt-cybersource.org/Record.aspx?NavID=&rid=14193>
Views on Educating Gifted Students by James J. Gallagher

As always, if you are looking for assistance, ideas or resources,
please feel free to contact us at edguild at ditd.org.  

Davidson Institute Updates 

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Davidson Academy of Nevada 2008-2009 School Year Applications
Available

Application Deadline Extended to June 1, 2008 

To accommodate additional SAT and ACT testing dates, the deadline
for 2008-2009 Davidson Academy of
<http://www.davidsonacademy.unr.edu/>  Nevada applications has
been extended to June 1, 2008. Located on the University of
Nevada, Reno campus, the Academy is the first public school of
its kind for profoundly gifted students. A new Davidson Academy
Prospective Students email list is available to all who are
interested in receiving monthly updates about the school. View
the latest
<http://news.ditd.org/Academy/AcademyExplore/April_2008_web.htm>
issue and subscribe
<http://forms.ditd.org/forms/AcademyExplore_subscribe.htm> .

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2008 THINK Summer Institute Applications Available 

Application Deadline Extended to June 6, 2008

A 3-week residential camp located in Reno, Nevada and takes place
on the University of Nevada campus.  It is open to any interested
13-16 year old in the country who meets the minimum requirements.
Participants have the opportunity to earn transferable college
credits during the 3 weeks. For more information on the THINK
Summer Institute, or to download an application, please visit
www.THINKSummerInstitute.org
<http://www.thinksummerinstitute.org/> .

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"Teachers teach more by what they are than by what they say." --
Author Unknown

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