Recent ActivityPrimary,secondary and post-secondary educators
working with Talented and Gifted students.
Announcements Javits Program Under Attack Please find below an email sent from The Colorado Association for Gifted about Javits Grants. However, it also reflects the position of OATAG. Thank you for your support!
Email Your Senators Now! Click on the link below and follow the instructions, this will take less than 5 minutes! Thank You! Javits Program has Target on its Back We need your help today to fend off yet another assault on the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act. If the amendment were to pass, the Javits program would end abruptly, just as we’re gaining new support in Congress and in the Obama administration for meeting the needs of gifted and talented children. To make your communication with your two U.S. Senators easier, CEC has put a letter in its Legislative Action Center about the amendment. Click here to access the letter and send it to your Senators. You have the opportunity to edit the letter with examples of how the Javits program has made a difference in your school. Perhaps your school or school district has participated in a Javits research grant, or maybe your school has used information from the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, which is also funded by the Javits program, to improve identification or services for gifted students. Such examples will strengthen the impact of the letter. Unfortunately, Senator Warner is misinformed about the value of the Javits program, or he simply misunderstands the Javits program. Either way, his amendment would be devastating. Please contact your Senators today. Thank you! OATAG, CAGT & NAGC Keynote SpeakerOATAG is pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker
Dr. Janet Davidson, Associate Professor of Psychology at Lewis and Clark College and an expert in the cognitive development of gifted children. Her vita is available here.
PSU Offers TAG-oriented Classes Portland State University's Graduate School of Education Continuing Education department is offering two courses of possible interest to TAG educators. Please visit their website at www.ceed.pdx.edu/differentiate or www.ceed.pdx.edu/service-learning for more information!
Intel Schools of DistinctionA Nation Deceived Check out this Article from The Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration: http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/Nation_Deceived/Executive_Summary.aspx
Webinar Opportunity through UC Irvine UC Irvine Extension proudly presents the 2nd Annual GATE Webinar Series
It‚s a new year and that means we are bringing you new presenters and hot topics in Gifted and Talented Education. UC Irvine Extension will be hosting another FREE, month-long series to address current legislative and economic impacts on gifted programming and to give GATE educators the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and experience from experts in the field. Although this webinar series is designed specifically for teachers, registration is open to the public. If you strive for a better understanding of the needs and capabilities of today‚s gifted and talented students, sign up for this series today! To register, visit http://unex.uci.edu/certificates/education/gate/. Credit option available. For more information, please contact Lisa Kadowaki at lkadowak@uci.edu or (949) 824-9427. Please see schedule details below. Gifted and Talented Instruction on a Budget Wednesday, February 3rd: 8pm ˆ 9pm PST Tough economic times have slashed school budgets across the nation. How can teachers differentiate for gifted learners without money for additional textbooks or classroom materials? Attend this webinar to learn about free and accessible ways to add depth, complexity, acceleration, and novelty to your instructional program. Implications for Educators of Gifted Minority Students Wednesday, February 10th: 7pm ˆ 8pm PST This webinar will address critical issues regarding diverse learners in gifted education and will provide tips on how to meet their educational needs. Cultural and academic considerations will be explored as well as the challenges minority students confront in dealing with the American education system. Troubleshooting Today‚s GATE Programming Obstacles Wednesday, February 17th: 8pm ˆ 9pm PST Trying times in education can actually be an opportunity and catalyst for change that is needed to propel our programs forward. Three district GATE coordinators will share what they consider to be program obstacles and how they have used them to effect positive change, keeping focus on student success. Classroom Applications of 21st Century Skills Wednesday, February 24th: 8pm ˆ 9pm PST 21st century learning is providing curriculum and instruction designed to engage this generation of digital-native students. Learn how 21st century skills can be implemented into the classroom to add critical thinking, collaboration, and complex curriculum through an interdisciplinary, integrated, project-based approach. NAGC Releases the State of the Nation in Gifted Education The National Association of Gifted Children has released their annual report on the state of the nation with regards to gifted education. You will find the file attached, and the link is here. www.nagc.org/uploadedFiles/Information_and_Resources/State_of_the_States_2008-2009/2008-09%20State%20of%20the%20Nation%20overview.pdf
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