Heartland is again offering gifted and talented learning opportunities and support for administrators, curriculum staff and teachers. Fall sessions are listed below. Click on the activity number links to register, or go to the Heartland Professional Development catalog.
New GT Orientation
Activity Number: GT007192111001
When: September 15, 2009 from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive), Room 14
Who: Teachers new to gifted and talented education in Heartland AEA area schools
This day-long session will provide an introduction to gifted and talented programming, Heartland AEA services and resources related to gifted and talented eductaion, reousrce recommendations from experienced g/t teachers and tips on surviving your first year in gifted education from those who have been there, done it and are here to talk about it.
There is no charge for this session, but attendees are asked to register in advance to ensure that all participants receive materials.
Best Practices in Gifted Education: Site Visit Preparation Activity
Activity Number: GT007092111001
When: September 24, 2009 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive), Room 8
Who: Central Office and Building Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Directors of School Improvement/Student Services, Teachers and Coordinators of the Gifted and Talented
This session will overview elements of quality K-12 gifted and talented programming and services and will provide ideas and guidance for constructing a sound written gifted and talented plan. This session is primarily designed for schools receiving Department of Education Site Visits this year or next.
There is no charge for this session, but attendees are asked to register in advance to ensure that all participants receive materials.
Gifted and Talented Table Discussion: Web 2.0 Tools in Gifted Programming
Activity Number: GT0079292111001
When: October 22, 2009 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive), Rooms 3 & 4
Who:Teachers of gifted and talented, administrators, program coordinators, other friends of gifted education
This hands-on session will provide the opportunity to explore Web 2.0 tools that will enhance learning for your students. If you have a favorite tool, be prepared to share. Bring your laptop, your ideas and your questions. Note: Contact Mary Schmidt at mschmidt@aea11.k12.ia.us if you do not have laptop access, and one will be provided for you.
There is no cost for this session, but attendees are asked to register in advance. If there are fewer than five registrants three days prior to the session, it will be canceled.
Gifted and Talented Academy
Activity Number: GT006799991001
When: September 29 and December 8, 2009; February 23, April 13 and June 15-16, 2010
The Gifted and Talented Academy and Heartland AEA is a year-long (six-day) professional development opportunity for teams of K-12 teachers of g/t students and instructional leaders from individual districts to audit, develop and/or improve their written Comprehensive Gifted and Talented Program Plan and Programming. Teams will meet throughout the year to study their current plans, consider best practices in gifted education, analyze data and more.
Gifted and Talented Academy Year 2
Activity Number GT006992111001
When: October 13 and December 1, 2009; February 16 and April 6, 2010
Gifted education services must include curricular and instructional opportunities directed to the specific needs of gifted learners (Aiming for Excellence. NAGC, 2001). Gifted and Talented Academy Year 2 is an opportunity for Year 1 teams to extend their learning, thinking and application of comprehensive gifted and talented programming. The focus will be on curriculum and instruction, and teams will have the opportunity to identify an area of focus and develop goals for their learning using the Academy outcomes as guidelines.
Please share this information with those who would benefit from these opportunities and contact Mary Schmidt, Gifted Education Consultant, at mschmidt@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14375.
