PTY Five Year Report

April 17, 2012 — The past five years have been an eventful period for Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth.  We’ve seen our programs for students grow, added new programs for families and educators, contributed to research in the field of gifted education, and strengthened our connections on campus and in our community.  In Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth Five...

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So You’ve Been Waitlisted…Now What?

April 4, 2012 — You make a copy of your test scores, you carefully write your essays, you make sure every “i” is dotted and “t” is crossed on your VSA application, put it in an envelope, give it a kiss for good luck, and send it off to Programs for Talented Youth. Maybe this will be your first...

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Super Summer at PTY

March 11, 2012 — Summer is coming, and it’s shaping up to be one of PTY’s biggest ever. We will host students from Kindergarten to high school, and we will once again welcome educators to campus for professional development workshops. Vanderbilt Summer Academy 2012 We are looking ahead to a fantastic summer of scholarship, community, and fun on the...

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PTY Staff Highlights

March 7, 2012 — PTY welcomes two new program coordinators to the Vanderbilt Summer Academy team.  David Dunn, who earned a PhD in theological studies from Vanderbilt in 2011, joins PTY as a program coordinator after serving as a VSA instructor for five summers.  Amanda Salyer-Funk comes to PTY from Ball State University, where she has served as the...

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New Summer SAVY Course Option

February 13, 2012 — Behavioral Ecology: The Social Lives of Crickets is a new course option for rising 6th and 7th graders who will be attending SAVY this July. Get ready to jump into the intriguing social life of crickets! Check out the course description and visit the SAVY page to download an application.

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New Summer SAVY Two-Week Courses for Rising 6th and 7th Graders

January 23, 2012 — This summer, Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth will offer two SAVY two-week immersion courses for rising 6th and 7th graders. SAVY Two-Week Immersion will be June 18–22 and June 25–29. Students may choose to attend a morning course, an afternoon course, or both. Each course will run for 2 weeks. Applications and more information are...

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Spring SAVY Kicks Off

January 22, 2012 — Spring SAVY 2012 is off to great start! More than 100 students in Kindergarten through 6th grade joined SAVY staff on Vanderbilt’s Peabody College campus on Saturday for a morning of inspiring learning experiences. Visit the SAVY Blog to read more.

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March 15 & 16 Professional Development Workshop to Focus on Differentiation

January 19, 2012 — Gifted students often spend most of the school day in general education classrooms.  For teachers, bright students who are already proficient with grade level standards can present potential problems and distractions.  Learning usable differentiation techniques to keep these inquisitive minds engaged can turn a potential pitfall into a true reward. This two-day workshop will focus...

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PTY Receives Grant from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

January 15, 2012 — Programs for Talented Youth has been awarded a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to support initiatives that identify gifted low-income students and fund their enrollment in PTY student programs. Through grants, scholarships, and research, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation promotes talent development in promising young students, especially those with financial need. Participation in...

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VSA 2012 Application Available Online

December 31, 2011 — Applications for VSA 2012 are now available online.  With course options such as Pharmacology, Number Theory, Astronomy, The American Legal System, Hands-On Anthropology, Math & Music, Memoir Writing, Biomedical Engineering, and many more, you’re sure to find something to spark your interest.  Apply early this year, as all classes, including Med School 101, will be...

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