Unwrapping the Gifted
A Master Class on Gifted Education
Expectations for this Training
During the training, participants will deepen their understanding of the key principals of differentiated instruction and expand their repertoire of instructional strategies for teaching academically diverse students.
September 26th at 4 in the media center
1. What makes a student "gifted"?
2. What to look for as an educator.
3. What gifted is not.
4. Impact of giftedness on students.
5. Resources available for gifted students.
6. What can teachers do?
7. What should be the future of gifted education?
8. Revising our mission to incorporate inclusion of diverse students.
9. Understanding flexible learning options in Michigan.
10. How to engage students through "gifted and talented" activities and programs.
Michigan Association for Gifted Students
A non-profit organization comprised of educators, parents, and other concerned individuals who are interested in expanding opportunities and advocating for the needs of Michigan children who are gifted and talented. The MAGC has compiled a wide variety of resources for parents, educators, and students.
Wayne County Community College
Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for eligible high school students to earn college credit during regular school hours at their high school. Dual enrollment courses allow students to earn both high school and college credit for the same class. The credit earned may be used to complete an Associate’s degree as well as a Bachelor’s degree at a transfer university (depending on the receiving institution’s requirements).
Professional Learning Communities
- Shared responsibility.
- Transfer of teacher expertise.
- Shared understanding.
- Use of standards, curriculum, and assessment data.
- Shared ownership for teaching and interventions.
Take Aways
Continued Development
The case studies in this rich resource analyze various differentiation strategies and their benefits to promote classrooms where every student belongs, every student is valued, and every student is nurtured. The cases facilitate conversations about children and their unique needs by situating learning in authentic and meaningful contexts, with the goal of helping educators improve services and programs for gifted and talented students.
*Resources will be provided to share with families and community shareholders.
RSVP
Please RSVP with Ms. Ayanna Thomas by Thursday September 22nd.
A Tale of Two Teachers | Melissa Crum | TEDxColumbusWomen
Warm Up....
Watch Dr. Melissa Crum speak on diverse classrooms. Be prepared to share your thoughts!