Gifted & Talented 101: Gifted Students, Programming & MTSS for Advanced Learners
Jan. 11, 2019
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
This workshop is designed for K-12 general education teachers, instructional coaches and administrators who are interested in gaining background knowledge about Gifted and Talented (GT) programming in Iowa.
Topics covered will include:
- Iowa Code requirements for GT programs
- Characteristics of gifted students
- Best practices and resources for educators, including an overview of the new MTSS Advanced Learner Facilitation Guide
Register at this link.
There is no registration fee for this workshop.
Course Instructor: Kyra Wilcox-Conley, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant with Heartland AEA
The Iowa Department of Education, in collaboration with Heartland AEA is offering at no cost an opportunity to learn about the MTSS for Advanced Learner Guide and ways to begin implementing its use for K-12 grade classroom teachers. The Advanced Learner Multi-tiered System of Support Guide was created to assist classroom teachers, ensuring all students are appropriately challenged. The Guide is written content neutral and can be used across disciplines for K-12 grade learners.
Districts are encouraged to bring teams comprised of general education elementary classroom teachers, secondary educators, a counselor, teacher leaders, a building administrator and the g/t teachers. District teams will have time to work on a district/building plan throughout the day.
Advanced Learner MTSS Guide Training
Jan. 23, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register for this free workshop at this link: https://goo.gl/cjd2Qo
The Iowa Department of Education, in collaboration with Heartland AEA is offering at no cost an opportunity to learn about the MTSS for Advanced Learner Guide and ways to begin implementing its use for K-12 grade classroom teachers. The Advanced Learner Multi-tiered System of Support Guide was created to assist classroom teachers, ensuring all students are appropriately challenged. The Guide is written content neutral and can be used across disciplines for K-12 grade learners.
Districts are encouraged to bring teams comprised of general education elementary classroom teachers, secondary educators, a counselor, teacher leaders, a building administrator and the g/t teachers. District teams will have time to work on a district/building plan throughout the day.
Advanced Learner MTSS Guide Training
Jan. 23, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register for this free workshop at this link: https://goo.gl/cjd2Qo
