TN Employment Standard: Gifted Education

Tennessee Employment Standard: Gifted Education

June 18-22 and June 25-29, 2012
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Vanderbilt University
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Join us for a two-week session filled with meaningful learning experiences, lectures from national experts in gifted education, and opportunities to interact with other professionals from across the state of Tennessee. Discuss characteristics of gifted students and learn, view, and apply effective curricular strategies with this special population.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a document that indicates the employment standard has been met. This workshop does not constitute course credit from Vanderbilt University. Frequently asked questions about licensure, housing, logistics, etc.

Week One, June 18 – June 22, 2012
Characteristics and Identification of Gifted Learners
Donna Ford, Ph.D. & Tamra Stambaugh, Ph.D.

• Misconceptions of and myths about gifted students
• Conceptions of giftedness
• Identification and assessment of gifted students
• Working with special populations

Week Two, June 25 – June 29, 2012
Curriculum & Instructional Strategies for Gifted Learners
Tamra Stambaugh, Ph.D & Donna Ford, Ph.D.

• Providing advanced curriculum and instructional opportunities for gifted students
• Differentiation and instructional strategies for gifted learners in the regular classroom
• Assessing gifted learner progress
• Individual education plans for the gifted

*Agenda order subject to change

Cost: $1,275 per person both weeks OR $775 per week (if attending one week without receiving employment standard) includes all course materials, lunch, and parking. Note that participants must attend both weeks to be eligible for the standard.
Location: Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College
Cancellation Policy: A minimum number of participants are needed to hold this event. Participants may cancel up to five business days prior to the workshop. No refunds will be given after June 11, 2012. All cancellations are subject to a $50 service fee. Your cancellation must be received in writing via fax or email.