Upcoming Professional Development

Differentiation for Gifted Students in the General Education Classroom

Thursday & Friday, March 15-16, 2012

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Vanderbilt University, Wyatt Center

Click here to download Brochure & Registration Form

Workshop Description: 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 prior to the beginning of a school year or unit present a smorgasbord of potential problems and distractions.  Learning usable differentiation techniques to keep these inquisitive minds engaged can turn a potential pitfall into a true reward.

This workshop will focus on differentiation techniques in general as well as how to best employ the techniques with special populations of gifted students, such as the socioeconomically disadvantaged as well as those identifying from diverse cultural, racial, and/or ethnic backgrounds.

Each day will include a morning keynote address followed by afternoon breakout sessions on related topics.  These smaller-group sessions will allow participants to discuss differentiation strategies in more detail with an expert presenter and to apply them to assorted content areas and classroom settings.

This workshop is best for regular classroom teachers, teachers of gifted, supervisors, counselors, and administrators who work with students in grades 2-9.

Click here for descriptions of afternoon breakout sessions. - Coming soon.

Cost: Participants may register for a single day or both days.  Groups of 5 or more from the same school or district who register together will receive every 5^th registration free. Discount applies to full two-day workshop only. Substitutions are not permitted.

2-day Workshop: $250 per person

Single day: $150 per person

Includes all workshop materials, lunch, and refreshments. Lodging is not included. For information about lodging and dining options in Nashville, please visit Vanderbilt’s Nashville Essentials Page.

Location: Peabody College, Vanderbilt University

Registration: Please Register by March 9, 2012. Registrants may send registration via fax or mail: Fax: 615-322-3457 Mail:  Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth; Peabody #506; 230 Appleton Place; Nashville, TN  37203-5721

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 March 9.  All cancellations are subject to a $50 service fee. Your cancellation must be received in writing via fax or email.