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• 2023-24 C3 Coordinators Connect and Collaborate

  • Start
    01/17/2024
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  • End
    05/15/2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual
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    12
  • Registered
    38 registrants

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  C3: Coordinators Connect and Collaborate
  

  Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 School Year

  If you are a Gifted Coordinator or work in a gifted program leadership role, please join the IAGC for our Bi-Monthly Virtual Support Meetings in which we provide resources, discussions, and strategies to help teachers work with advanced learners in their classroom.

  The year-long topic will be focused on the NAGC's recently released LEAP Program. 

  Optional:  The LEAP  Curriculum Guide Book

  Bring your questions, ideas, and solutions to share with other Gifted Coordinators across the state.

  DETAILS

  Wednesdays 

  09/13/2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  11/15/2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  01/17/2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  03/20/2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  05/15/2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  

  Free to members

  $50 for non-members (includes all 5 sessions)

  * requires a minimum  of 10 registrations

  * no refunds (refund policy)

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• Spring IAGC Virtual Leadership Summit: Unpacking the Accelerated Placement Act

  • When
    05/03/2024
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    8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    VIRTUAL

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  2024 IAGC Virtual Leadership Summit

  Unpacking the Accelerated Placement Act:  Policies and Processes to Provide Equitable Opportunities for Advanced Learners

  Join the IAGC for an in-depth discussion and workshop with Regional, District, and School Leaders across the state of Illinois as we examine updated IL State Education Policies regarding gifted programs, accelerated placement, and the application of best practices in advanced learner instruction. 

  Friday May 3, 2024   8:30 am - 2:30 pm  (1 hour lunch break)  Registration CLOSES April 26.

  5 hours PD CREDIT:   Please register with PD Plus before May 3, by logging in to your ELIS account and then sign up for "2024 IAGC Leadership Summit" .  You will also be asked to Sign In / Sign Out on the day of the Summit.

  WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Explore key aspects of the Accelerated Placement Act
  • Clarify language and needs surrounding Gifted, Accelerated, Twice-Exceptional, and Advanced Learner students
  • Develop communication tools to share with parents and community members regarding your district's Accelerated Placement process
  • Discover resources for identification, enrichment, and talent development to expand academic pathways for more students 
  • Network with District and Regional education leaders across the state with similar demographics, needs, and goals. 
  • Walk away with a Model for Promising Practices that both complies with current law and creates equitable advanced learning opportunities

  
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  REFUND POLICY

  All events are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted in the event registration. 

  Registrations may be paid via check or credit card. 

  Purchase Orders are not accepted for invoices under $1000, unless otherwise noted or arranged. 

  Event registrations must be paid before the event date/time, unless otherwise noted.

  Paid membership dues are also nonrefundable. 

  
  

  
  

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• IAGC Parent Coffee: Acceleration

  • When
    05/18/2024
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual
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  SATURDAY MAY 18  2024   10am - 11am  (VIRTUAL)

  Updated Date

  Acceleration - How Can It Help My Child?

  Grab your favorite morning beverage to recharge or relax, and  join the IAGC for a Virtual  Parent Coffee.

  Join IAGC Board Member and Assistant Superintendent Tara Kristoff  to learn about the advantages of Acceleration and the variety of ways it can be implemented.

  There are many ways to support the advanced learning needs of students, including enrichment and extension assignments, accelerated curriculum, mentor and exploration opportunities and gifted program services.  Let's talk about it!

  We will share new ideas and information that impacts families with Advanced Learner needs, including the many opportunities that may impact your child's education, relationships, and motivation to develop their gifts and talents!  

  Plan to chat with fellow parents, brainstorm ideas for future meetings, and build community in support of gifted education and education policy. 

  This event requires a minimum of 5 registrations.

  IAGC MEMBERS:  Free

  Non-Members:  $10

  Become an IAGC Parent Member today!

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• Summer 2024 PD - IAGC Gifted Education Modules: Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners in Today's Classrooms

  • Start
    06/11/2024
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    9:30 AM
  • End
    06/20/2024
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    11:30 AM
  • Location
    online
  • Spaces left
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  Modules in Gifted Education:

  Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

  in Today's Classrooms

  SUMMER  2024

  IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

  $375/Members, $425/Non-Members, $999/ Group of THREE

  Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday

  June 11 - June 20, 2024   9:30 am - 11:30 am

  
  

  Tuesday June 11   9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Wednesday June 12   9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Thursday June 13   9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Tuesday June 18   9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Wednesday June 19   9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Thursday June 20   9:30 am - 11:30 am
  

  PD Project Due:  June 27, 2024

  Designed for classroom teachers and enrichment teachers who serve advanced learners in grades K-8, each module provides practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of students who achieve and/or have the potential to achieve at high levels. Attendees will gain an understanding of current, equitable and inclusive approaches in the field of gifted education and explore programming/instructional models, classroom structures, and collaborations to support advanced learners. Projects and readings are designed with an eye to applicability/relevance to classroom practice. Classroom teachers, new enrichment/advanced programming teachers, and educators seeking to update their foundational skills and knowledge for developing talents of advanced learners are encouraged to participate.

  Each virtual module includes 4 hours of synchronous and 6 hours of independent learning. A Certificate of Course Completion from IAGC and 30 PD hours will be provided upon completion of all three modules. Instead of Professional Development hours, participants can opt to earn 2 Semester hours from Lindenwood University upon completing module requirements.

  Note: Assignments will be provided and submitted on the Google Classroom platform. All participants are required to have a Google Account and email to participate in this course.

  Overview:

  Module 1: Understanding Advanced Learners (4 hours in-class time + 6 hours independent learning)

  Part 1 - Conceptions of Giftedness (2 hour class + readings and assignments)

  Part 2 - Recognizing and Developing Gifts and Talents (2 hour class + readings and assignments)

  Module 2: Programming, Collaborations and Classroom Structures to Support Growth of Advanced Learners (4 hours in-class time + 6 hours independent learning)

  Part 1 -  Supporting Growth of Advanced Learners Through the MTSS Framework, Assessment, and Professional Learning Communities (2-hour virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Part 2 -  Classroom, Community, and Family Collaborations to Support Advanced Learners (2-hour  virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Module 3: Differentiation and Instructional Strategies for Advanced Learners (4 hours in-class time + 6 hours independent learning)
  

  Part 1 -  Key Components of Differentiated Instruction for Advanced Learners (2-hour virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Part 2 - Student-Centered Differentiation for Advanced Learners (2-hour  virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Required Text: Heacox, D. and Cash, R., Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics (revised and updated edition). Free Spirit Publishing, 2020 (ISBN: 978-1-63198-432-7) 
  *Participants are responsible for obtaining the text as it is not included in the module registration fee.

  Books are available from Amazon or other book sellers.

  All classroom sessions must be attended and readings/assignments completed for module credit. 30 hours of professional development credit is available after satisfactorily completing all of the requirements/assignments for each module.  

  Note:

  Course will run subject to sufficient number of registrations.

  No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

  Contact director@iagcgifted.org for large group (10+) discount.

  Payment due by first day of class unless otherwise arranged for group registration. 

  Contact office@iagcgifted.org to request special arrangements or group registration.

  
  

  
  

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• Late Summer 2024 PD - IAGC Gifted Education Modules: Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners in Today's Classrooms

  • Start
    07/22/2024
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    08/02/2024
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    online
  • Spaces left
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  Modules in Gifted Education:

  Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

  in Today's Classrooms

  LATE SUMMER  2024

  IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

  $375/Members, $425/Non-Members, $999/ Group of THREE

  Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday

  July 22 - August 2, 2024   9:00 am - 11:00 am

  
  

  Monday July 22   9:00 am - 11:00 am

  Wednesday July 24   9:00 am - 11:00 am

  Friday July 26   9:00 am - 11:00 am

  Monday July 29  9:00 am - 11:00 am

  Wednesday July 31   9:00 am - 11:00 am

  Friday August 2   9:00 am - 11:00 am
  

  PD Project Due:  August 7, 2024

  Designed for classroom teachers and enrichment teachers who serve advanced learners in grades K-8, each module provides practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of students who achieve and/or have the potential to achieve at high levels. Attendees will gain an understanding of current, equitable and inclusive approaches in the field of gifted education and explore programming/instructional models, classroom structures, and collaborations to support advanced learners. Projects and readings are designed with an eye to applicability/relevance to classroom practice. Classroom teachers, new enrichment/advanced programming teachers, and educators seeking to update their foundational skills and knowledge for developing talents of advanced learners are encouraged to participate.

  Each virtual module includes 4 hours of synchronous and 6 hours of independent learning. A Certificate of Course Completion from IAGC and 30 PD hours will be provided upon completion of all three modules. Instead of Professional Development hours, participants can opt to earn two SH hours from Lindenwood University upon completing module requirements.

  Note: Assignments will be provided and submitted on the Google Classroom platform. All participants are required to have a Google Account and email to participate in this course.

  Overview:

  Module 1: Understanding Advanced Learners (4 hours in-class time + 6 hours independent learning)

  Part 1 - Conceptions of Giftedness (2 hour class + readings and assignments)

  Part 2 - Recognizing and Developing Gifts and Talents (2 hour class + readings and assignments)

  Module 2: Programming, Collaborations and Classroom Structures to Support Growth of Advanced Learners (4 hours in-class time + 6 hours independent learning)

  Part 1 -  Supporting Growth of Advanced Learners Through the MTSS Framework, Assessment, and Professional Learning Communities (2-hour virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Part 2 -  Classroom, Community, and Family Collaborations to Support Advanced Learners (2-hour  virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Module 3: Differentiation and Instructional Strategies for Advanced Learners (4 hours in-class time + 6 hours independent learning)
  

  Part 1 -  Key Components of Differentiated Instruction for Advanced Learners (2-hour virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Part 2 - Student-Centered Differentiation for Advanced Learners (2-hour  virtual class + readings and assignments)

  Required Text: Heacox, D. and Cash, R., Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics (revised and updated edition). Free Spirit Publishing, 2020 (ISBN: 978-1-63198-432-7) 
  *Participants are responsible for obtaining the text as it is not included in the module registration fee.
  Books are available from Free Spirt Publishing for a 25% discount plus shipping (book cost - $27.94, shipping - $6.95). If ordering on the Free Spirit website, be sure to indicate "IAGC" in the comments section. Although the discount will not be reflected on the order form that you submit, a corrected invoice will be send to the email address provided on the form. If you would like to use a PO or order directly, you may also call Free Spirt at 800-735-7323 and place the order over the phone or email help4kids@freespirit.com.
  

  Books are also available from Amazon/other book sellers.

  All classroom sessions must be attended and readings/assignments completed for module credit. 10 hours of professional development credit is available for each module after satisfactorily completing all of the requirements/assignments for that module.  
  

  
  

  
  

  Note:

  Course will run subject to sufficient number of registrations.

  No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

  Contact director@iagcgifted.org for large group (10+) discount.

  Payment due by first day of class unless otherwise arranged for group registration. 

  Contact office@iagcgifted.org to request special arrangements or group registration.

  
  

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• Differentiation in Practice Workshop

  • When
    08/03/2024
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Springfield

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  Differentiation in Practice

  Saturday August 3, 2024  8:30am - 12:30pm

  Location TBD, Springfield IL

  Registration closes July 26, 2024

  This 4 hour workshop will focus on the Tomlinson model of differentiation with special emphasis on using Tomlinson's Equalizer to develop tiered learning tasks to meet varied levels of student readiness.  Teachers who have advanced learners in the general education classroom will develop learning tasks that will challenge advanced students as well as tasks that are appropriate for typical learners and students in need of more support.  Teachers who provide instruction primarily to gifted/talented learners will develop learning tasks that are designed to provide a high level of cognitive challenge to G/T students.

  The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the Tomlinson model of differentiation and then delve more deeply into an analysis of standards-based tiered tasks that have been differentiated using Tomlinson's Equalizer.  Sample tasks at all grade levels - kindergarten through grade 8 - and in all core subjects - math, social studies, ELA, and science - will be provided. 

  Significant workshop time will be devoted to supporting teachers in applying this learning to either the analysis and remodeling of existing learning tasks aligned to the participant's curriculum and/or designing new learning tasks aligned to the participant's curriculum.  Participants will have an opportunity to provide and receive "critical friends" feedback for improvement from other participants regarding the learning tasks that they remodel or design. 

  Teachers will leave the workshop with well-designed, standards- based tiered learning tasks that can be readily implemented with their students. 

  Participants Should Bring: 

  1. Lessons, units that can be reviewed and remodeled.

  2. Curriculum materials that can guide the design of differentiated, tiered learning tasks, including high-level tasks to challenge G/T learners.

  3. Documents that will be sent to participants - download to your computer or print out.

  4. Snacks and drinks to enjoy.

  Be sure to dress in layers for your comfort during the workshop.  

  
  

  Workshop Presenter Biographies: 

  Denise Kuchta -  Denise Kuchta is the Coordinator for Gifted, as well as the Mathematics Instructional Coach at Queen Bee School District 16, where she re-established the gifted program in 2015-2016. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with students in grades 3-8, specializing in mathematics, gifted education and acceleration for math and English/Language Arts, and special education and interventions.

  Kenyatta Revelle -  Kenyatta Revelle is the Principal of Iles School (Gifted Magnet School Grades 1-8 and International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Grades 1-5) in Springfield Public Schools District #186. She has 19 years of experience working as an educator and administrator of gifted children.

  Kim Freitag - Kim is a retired educator currently working as a consultant and serving with Denise and Kenyatta as an IAGC Education Committee Tri-Chair.  Kim earned her BA from Marquette University and MSEd and EdD from NIU.  She has worked as a classroom teacher, building administrator, district administrator, and gifted program coordinator in US public and parochial schools and in international schools in Berlin, Germany and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.  Kim enjoys travel, playing steel pan, ringing hand bells, and pickleball.

  
  

  
  

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• 2024 Sponsor / Exhibitor Registration

  • Start
    11/01/2024
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    11/02/2024
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    NIU Conference Center 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
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  2024 CONFERENCE SPONSOR/ EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

  Thank you for your support of IAGC as a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor for the 29th Annual IAGC Conference, focusing on Talent Development and Opportunity Bridges.

  This year the IAGC Conference will once again be held at the NIU Naperville Center at 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563. 

  Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2, 2024

  8:00 am - 4:00 pm

  New this year:

  • Friday and Saturday Educator Conference
  • Concurrent Parent Conference on Saturday (included in Exhibitor registration!)
  • Spanish Language Parent Strand on Saturday
  • Two 30-minute Exhibitor Breaks each day
  • ALL Exhibitors will be positioned within high-traffic, attendee transition areas
  • ALL Exhibitors will have access to an online "booth" via SCHED
  • Exhibitor "Adventure Map" and Raffle prizes for attendees to increase engagement
  • Extended Promotion period for ALL LEVELS
    
  • SPONSOR Bonuses:  mini-breakout option (with approval); VIP invite to Social Hour;  SCHED video promo; Keynote Introduction; Free lunch; Early set-up; mini-breakout presentation

  
  

  Please Note:

  • Please read ALL TICKET DESCRIPTIONS on the registration page before selecting ONE.   Once you have selected your ticket type you will be able to add-on additional options.  
    
  • Deadline for SPONSOR Registration is AUGUST 15, 2024
  • Deadline for EXHIBITOR Registration is SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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