New Mexico Javits Grant

 Proudly Sponsors 

THE 2006 SUMMER INSTITUTE ON GIFTED EDUCATION

 “PRACTICAL MAGIC”

Pulling Excellence Out of the Hat for Gifted Learners

2006 Summer Institute,

August 2-4:

The Summer Institute on Gifted Education is federally funded by the Javits Grant.  Several gifted education professional development topics will be available for participants including:

• Critical Thinking Strategies
• Social Emotional
• Leadership to Ensure High Quality Gifted Education
• Special Populations of Gifted
• Creativity Strategies
• Potions and Notions

The sessions each day will begin at 8:30 and conclude by 3:00 PM with optional activities available into the evening.

All meetings will be held at the Wyndham Airport Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For hotel map, special rates and reservation information click here.  You are encouraged to make your hotel reservations directly with Wyndham Airport Hotel no later than July 1, 2006 in order to receive the special rate.  Also, please register to attend the Institute by completing the online registration form.

In addition, this year we are introducing a new informal session “KNOCKTURN ALLEY” geared to discussion with colleagues.  Pull some ‘Practical Magic’ out of your hat and share your BEST ideas, activities or successes in the area of gifted education during this session!

The Knockturn Alley will be in the form of the rotating table group presentations (we will select an umbrella area of interest for each table).  Information about what you will share insures we have a variety of topics covered and allows us to generate interest (If you like, simple handouts with resources or your ‘sharing’ idea can be brought with you). All contributors will participate in the lottery with a special prize.

Knockturn Alley will be held on Thursday, August 3, from 3:30-5:00 pm.  Anyone is welcome to attend and join in the discussions.  For publicity and ample space to converse and share, we are asking those who plan to attend to save the attendance/submission form to your desktop, fill out the form using MS Word and send it as email attachment to reids@hobbsschools.net or to Sarah Reid, 223 W. Taos, Hobbs, NM 88240 by June 30, 2006. 

Wednesday’s Keynote Speaker:

Bertie Kingore: "What is Differentiation for Gifted Learners?"

Dr. Kingore has a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas and a M.Ed. and B.A. from Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. She has been a university professor at Hardin-Simmons University, Director of the Early Childhood Education Program at HSU, Director of the Threshold Program for Advanced or Gifted Youth as well as a classroom teacher.  Participants will receive a copy of Dr. Kingore’s book "Differentiation: Simplified, Realistic, and Effective, How to Challenge Advanced Potentials in Mixed-Ability Classrooms" (2004).

Thursday's

Special Guest:

James Webb: morning and afternoon breakout session on the Misdiagnosis of Gifted Students. 

Founder and Director Emeritus of SENG, Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee Jim Webb established the SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) program at the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University in 1981. Dr. Webb was recognized as one of the 25 most influential psychologists in gifted education in a national survey published in Gifted Child Today.

Friday’s

Keynote Speaker:

Judy Galbraith: “Words of Wisdom from Gifted and Talented Youth”

Judy Galbraith, M.A., grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, received a degree in education from the University of Wisconsin at Steven's Point, and holds a master's degree in guidance and counseling of the gifted from Norwich University, Vermont. Judy has a master’s degree in guidance and counseling of the gifted.  She has worked with and taught gifted children and teens, their parents, and their teachers for over 20 years.  As a former classroom teacher and specialist in gifted education, Judy Galbraith recognized a clear need for books to help children and teens navigate life's challenges. Judy founded Free Spirit Publishing in 1983 becoming the first publisher to focus on self-help materials to help young people lead better lives.  Participants will receive a copy of Ms. Galbraith’s book "When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers".

Registration Fee:

Registration fee is $75.00 per person if postmarked or received by June 30, 2006 and $100.00 per person after June 30, 2006. Registration is now open.  Participation is limited to 350 individuals.  Please register for the Gifted Institute by completing the online registration form. A detailed agenda will be emailed to each registrant upon receipt of the registration fee payment.

Cancellation Policy:

Registration fees (minus a $25 administrative fee) are refundable if the request is received in writing (letter, fax, e-mail) no later than 5 PM MDT on July 14, 2006. After that date, no refunds will be given. Refund checks will be mailed after the Institute.

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