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• IAGC-Gifted Education Seminar (GES) Spring 2019

  • Start
    01/11/2019
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    04/19/2019
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    online
  • Registered
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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 January 11, 2019 and completes on April 19, 2019.
  

  Course consists of 45 hours of independent study (or 3 hours college credit from Lindenwood University) that must be completed by April 19, 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 January  4, 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 Network Committee Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/12/2019
  •  
    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 Policy & Advocacy Committee Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/12/2019
  •  
    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 Education Committee Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/12/2019
  •  
    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 Board Winter Meeting

  • When
    01/12/2019
  •  
    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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• Thursday Administrators Academy

  • When
    01/31/2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Chicago Marriott Naperville, Naperville, IL

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  Implementing Acceleration Placement Program
  Toolkit Administrators Academy #1926

  The focus of this academy is for principals and assistant principals to understand the requirements of the Accelerated Placement Act (Public Act 100-0421, which took effect July 1, 2018) and the Accelerated Placement Policy of their district.  Participants will work from a model policy in the event their district is in need of developing and/or amending their current Accelerated Placement policy. Participants will understand the definitions of multiple types of acceleration, develop and determine the method of annual notification of the acceleration program, develop a referral process for their building, learn how to implement an evaluation process that is fair, equitable and involves multiple individuals with multiple valid and reliable assessment indicators, develop a process and timeline to communicate the decision along with a transition support plan for the student. Participants will leave the academy with access to supporting acceleration research in addition to documents that will support them to implement various types of acceleration within their own building.

  IMPORTANT:  Participants should bring a copy of the current district policy for Acceleration Placement, Early Entrance to Kindergarten, Early Entrance to First Grade if they exist.

  About the Presenters

  Susan Rhodes and Marchelle Kassebaum both serve on the ISBE Gifted Advisory Council and assisted in the development and training of the Gifted Education Seminar. Susan served as the Springfield District gifted coordinator, was instrumental in opening a public gifted magnet school in 2000, served as building principal for nine years and gained International Baccalaureatte authorization.  Marchelle is a former Regional Superintendent of Schools, earned her Gifted Education Endorsement, served as a gifted coordinator and taught 4^thgrade for 20 years. She is the co-founder of the Litchfield Summer Gifted Academy, which is now in its 17^thyear. 

  Since this is a separate registration from the conference, if you are interested in attending the Conference on Friday, 
  please register for the Friday Only option here

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• IAGC Annual Member Meeting

  • When
    01/31/2019
  •  
    3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Location
    Chicago Marriott Naperville, Naperville, IL
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  Annual Membership Meeting

  All members of the IAGC as well as all attendees of the 2019 Annual Conference are invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting.  This meeting will highlight key accomplishments of the last year and feature ways you can join us in making 2019 an even more productive year for gifted children in our state.  

  Immediately following the meeting, join us for a happy hour (and a half) in the Ballroom, where we will enjoy munchies, a cash bar and if you are interested ESCAPE! , our tabletop escape room-like experience!  

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• Friday Administrators Academy

  • When
    02/01/2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Chicago Marriott Naperville, Naperville, IL

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  Legislation, Acceleration, and Accountability: What Administrators Need to Know 

  Administrator Academy #3011 (New)
  

  This Administrators Academy is targeted to district superintendents and district level administrators.  This course will increase awareness and  knowledge about acceleration, an evidence-based intervention for meeting the needs of high-ability learners.  The course reviews policy and legislation pertaining to acceleration.  Participants will align their district acceleration policies with the Illinois Accelerated Placement Act that requires districts to have a policy that allows for early entrance to kindergarten and first grade, whole-grade acceleration, and subject acceleration.  Participants will also gain resources and knowledge to implement, review, and improve policies to meet the  needs of high-ability learners.

  Participants will be able to 

  (1) understand the legal, equity, and policy implications with respect to meeting the needs of high-ability learners; 

  (2) understand the Accelerated Placement Act and its purpose; 

  (3) understand the components of model acceleration policies and identify supporting  resources; 

  (4) evaluate district/school acceleration policy in accordance with the Accelerated Placement Act and equitable, evidence-based practices; and 

  (5) synthesize information and develop or improve the district plan to align district policy with the Accelerated Placement Act and effectively meet the needs of high-ability learners, including those from special needs and underserved populations.

  Reporting requirements for IL School Report Card data  and ESSA related to high ability learners will also be addressed.

  *Newly developed Academy; pending approval.

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• Parent Saturday 2019

  • When
    02/02/2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd, Naperville

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  24rd Annual IAGC Conference

  Parent Saturday 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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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
    2 registrants

  Register

  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.
  

  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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