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• Parent Coffee

  • When
    04/26/2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Naperville Public Library 3015 Cedar Glade Rd, Naperville
  • Spaces left
    30

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  The Illinois Association for Gifted Children invites parents to our Spring Parent Coffee. Please join us for a discussion featuring ways to support gifted and talented learners at home and at school.  

  Our focus will be the social and emotional needs of gifted children.  We will be joined by Liz Hutchins, a former gifted coordinator, and Kris Reenstjerna, a retired school social worker. 

   

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• IAGC Education Committee Spring Meeting

  • When
    05/04/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

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  IAGC Quarterly Education Committee Meeting

  Our Education Committee vision is to help educators and parents understand how to identify and support the academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented children through professional development. 

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Policy & Advocacy Committee Spring Meeting

  • When
    05/04/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

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  IAGC Quarterly Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting

  The overarching goal of the Policy & Advocacy Committee is to educate decision makers and stakeholders about the importance of implementing policies and best practices that provide appropriate educational opportunities for all gifted children in Illinois and to advocate for a better gifted education policy framework in Illinois.
  

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Network Committee Spring Meeting

  • When
    05/04/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

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  IAGC Quarterly Network Committee Meeting

  Our Network Committee Vision is that there is an active grassroots movement focused on supporting the needs of gifted children that consists of parents, educators, educational organizations, university professionals, health care providers, business leaders, and community leaders with representation from each region within Illinois.

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Board Spring Meeting

  • When
    05/04/2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

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  IAGC Board of Directors Meeting 

  The IAGC board meets quarterly to discuss organizational business. All IAGC members are always welcome.  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance. 

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• IAGC-Gifted Education Seminar (GES) Summer 2019

  • Start
    06/17/2019
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    08/16/2019
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    online
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  IAGC-Gifted Education Seminar (GES)
  

  This training was developed specifically for classroom teachers who do not have background in how to serve gifted students. This interactive, comprehensive, multi-module course, developed in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education, helps teachers, administrators, gifted coordinators, and all who serve gifted children to deepen their understanding of how to teach and reach gifted and talented students. Topics included are theories and perspectives on giftedness, knowing the “whole child,” curriculum models, differentiation, and social-emotional needs. Start date is June 17, 2019 and completes on August 16, 2019.

  To complete this course, you must purchase two books.  There are Achieving Excellence: Educating the Gifted and Talented by Frances A. Karnes and Kristen r. Stephens and Differentiation:  Simplified, Realistic, and Effective by Bertie Kingore.  These books are available either new or used online.

  Course consists of 45 hours of independent study (or 3 hours college credit from Lindenwood University) that must be completed by August 16, 2019.

  Trainers have experience as teachers and/or administrators in gifted programs in Illinois. Presenters are all GES-certified trainers and have taught the GES prior to this class. 

   *Commitment for college credit must be received by June 1, 2019, to process enrollment forms. A separate college credit enrollment form will be mailed to registrant after receiving GES payment. Then, complete form and return with $300 check (payable to “IAGC”) to the IAGC office prior to start of the class. This form will be mailed after receiving payment for GES.  No exceptions for college credit after class begins.
  

  Credit:  Either 45 PDHs or 3 hours of Graduate Credit

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• IAGC Annual Strategic Planning Meeting

  • When
    06/17/2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Chicago Marriott Naperville

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  IAGC Board of Directors 

  Annual Strategic Planning Meeting 

  Annual meeting to discuss the strategic direction for the organization, setting both short and long term goals.
  

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• IAGC-Gifted Education Seminar (GES) College Credit 2019

  • Start
    08/30/2019
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    12/13/2019
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    online
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  IAGC-Gifted Education Seminar (GES)
  

  This training was developed specifically for classroom teachers who do not have background in how to serve gifted students. This interactive, comprehensive, multi-module course, developed in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education, helps teachers, administrators, gifted coordinators, and all who serve gifted children to deepen their understanding of how to teach and reach gifted and talented students. Topics included are theories and perspectives on giftedness, knowing the “whole child,” curriculum models, differentiation, and social-emotional needs. You may start anytime after February 22, 2019 and completes on December 13, 2019. 

  To complete this course, you must purchase two books.  There are Achieving Excellence: Educating the Gifted and Talented by Frances A. Karnes and Kristen r. Stephens and Differentiation:  Simplified, Realistic, and Effective by Bertie Kingore.  These books are available either new or used online.

  Course consists of 45 hours of independent study (or 3 hours college credit frFom Lindenwood University at a cost of $300) that must be completed by December 13, 2019.

  Trainers have experience as teachers and/or administrators in gifted programs in Illinois. Presenters are all GES-certified trainers and have taught the GES prior to this class. 

   *Commitment for college credit contact Diane Beedy at director@iagcgifted.org to receive instructions to enrollment for college credit.
  

  Credit:  Either 45 PDHs or 3 hours of Graduate Credit

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• IAGC Education Committee Fall Meeting

  • When
    09/14/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

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  IAGC Quarterly Education Committee Meeting

  Our Education Committee vision is to help educators and parents understand how to identify and support the academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented children through professional development. 

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Policy & Advocacy Committee Fall Meeting

  • When
    09/14/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting

  The overarching goal of the Policy & Advocacy Committee is to educate decision makers and stakeholders about the importance of implementing policies and best practices that provide appropriate educational opportunities for all gifted children in Illinois and to advocate for a better gifted education policy framework in Illinois.
  

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Network Committee Fall Meeting

  • When
    09/14/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Network Committee Meeting

  Our Network Committee Vision is that there is an active grassroots movement focused on supporting the needs of gifted children that consists of parents, educators, educational organizations, university professionals, health care providers, business leaders, and community leaders with representation from each region within Illinois.

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Board Fall Meeting

  • When
    09/14/2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

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  IAGC Board of Directors Meeting 

  The IAGC board meets quarterly to discuss organizational business. All IAGC members are always welcome.  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance. 

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• IAGC Education Committee Late Fall Meeting

  • When
    11/16/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Education Committee Meeting

  Our Education Committee vision is to help educators and parents understand how to identify and support the academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented children through professional development. 

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Policy & Advocacy Committee Late Fall Meeting

  • When
    11/16/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting

  The overarching goal of the Policy & Advocacy Committee is to educate decision makers and stakeholders about the importance of implementing policies and best practices that provide appropriate educational opportunities for all gifted children in Illinois and to advocate for a better gifted education policy framework in Illinois.
  

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Network Committee Late Fall Meeting

  • When
    11/16/2019
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Network Committee Meeting

  Our Network Committee Vision is that there is an active grassroots movement focused on supporting the needs of gifted children that consists of parents, educators, educational organizations, university professionals, health care providers, business leaders, and community leaders with representation from each region within Illinois.

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Board Late Fall Meeting

  • When
    11/16/2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Board of Directors Meeting 

  The IAGC board meets quarterly to discuss organizational business. All IAGC members are always welcome.  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance. 

  Show details
• IAGC Education Committee Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/11/2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Education Committee Meeting

  Our Education Committee vision is to help educators and parents understand how to identify and support the academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented children through professional development. 

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Policy & Advocacy Committee Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/11/2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting

  The overarching goal of the Policy & Advocacy Committee is to educate decision makers and stakeholders about the importance of implementing policies and best practices that provide appropriate educational opportunities for all gifted children in Illinois and to advocate for a better gifted education policy framework in Illinois.
  

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

  Show details
• IAGC Network Committee Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/11/2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Quarterly Network Committee Meeting

  Our Network Committee Vision is that there is an active grassroots movement focused on supporting the needs of gifted children that consists of parents, educators, educational organizations, university professionals, health care providers, business leaders, and community leaders with representation from each region within Illinois.

  All IAGC members and others interested in furthering the needs of gifted education in Illinois are encouraged to attend.  

  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance.  

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• IAGC Board Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/11/2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    IMSA: 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL

  Register

  IAGC Board of Directors Meeting 

  The IAGC board meets quarterly to discuss organizational business. All IAGC members are always welcome.  Please register so we can anticipate your attendance. 

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