Illinois Association for Gifted Children upcoming events

2025-2026 C3 Coordinators Connect and Collaborate (04/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

C3: Coordinators Connect and Collaborate

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year

If you are a Gifted Coordinator or work in a gifted program leadership role, please join the IAGC for our 4-session, Bi-Monthly Virtual Support Meetings in which we provide resources, discussions, and strategies to help teachers work with advanced learners in their classroom.

Topic: The Fordham Institute Pipeline Report

Coordinators and district/school leaders are invited to join the conversation as we review research and recommendations from the recent report: Building a Wider, More Diverse Pipeline of Advanced Learners, published by the National Working Group on Advanced Education. Strategies for developing a comprehensive continuum of services for advanced learning within districts/schools will be a key area of focus.

This topic will be covered over the course of 4 sessions, October, December 2025 and January, April 2026.

Coordinators of advanced academic programming are invited to join this year's C3 conversations as we address a new topic.

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

2025-26 DATES

Wednesday October 15 2025
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Wednesday December 10 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Wednesday January 28 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Registration Fees

Free to members

$50 for non-members (includes all 4 sessions)

$25 for one additional guest (non-member)

* requires a minimum of 10 registrations

* no refunds (refund policy)

EARLY SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (06/15/2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Early SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 15, 17, 18

June 22, 24, 25

9:30 am - 11:30am

(6 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: July 2, 2026

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 of three virtual modules 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 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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

Administrators' Academy #3987 (06/17/2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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

(Online) Administrator Academy #3987

Administrators Academy 3987, for all K-12 administrators working in K-12 schools, will increase awareness and knowledge about acceleration, an evidence-based intervention for meeting the needs of high-ability learners. Participants will also gain resources and knowledge to implement, review, and improve policies to support equity, inclusion and access and to meet the needs of gifted an advanced learners.

The course reviews current 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 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.

Academy Credit is available upon completion of application dissemination assignment.

Alternatively, 6 PD hours are available with required attendance documentation and evaluation form. Please indicate when registering if choosing PD hours.

Facilitated by: Diana Rea IAGC President

Payments may be made by credit card or check. Purchase orders not accepted. If paying by check, please submit a copy of your invoice along with payment to the IAGC office: 1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora IL 60506.

No refunds.
All payments are DUE prior to date of event.

AA #3987 will require at least 7 registrants by June 10, 2026 to run.

EARLY SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (06/17/2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Early SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 15, 17, 18

June 22, 24, 25

9:30 am - 11:30am

(6 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: July 2, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

EARLY SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (06/18/2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Early SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 15, 17, 18

June 22, 24, 25

9:30 am - 11:30am

(6 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: July 2, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

EARLY SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (06/22/2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Early SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 15, 17, 18

June 22, 24, 25

9:30 am - 11:30am

(6 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: July 2, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

2026 MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT (06/23/2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 Virtual MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SCOTT PETERS PhD, NWEA

Tuesday June 23, 2026

8am - 3pm Central / 9am - 4pm Eastern

Illinois Association for Gifted Children

in collaboration with Ohio Association for Gifted Children

LEARN MORE

Registration opens March 1, 2026

Early Registration & Member Discount ends June 12, 2026

Registration CLOSES June 18, 2026 11:59pm Central

IAGC MEMBER: $225

NON-MEMBER TICKET: $275

OAGC MEMBER: $225 (with code)

LATE REGISTRATIONS (if available): $325

Join IAGC for MEMBER Discounts

Contact OAGC for Ohio Member Discount

Thank you to our Professional Sponsors

EARLY SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (06/24/2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Early SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 15, 17, 18

June 22, 24, 25

9:30 am - 11:30am

(6 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: July 2, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

EARLY SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (06/25/2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Early SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

June 15, 17, 18

June 22, 24, 25

9:30 am - 11:30am

(6 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: July 2, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

LATE SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (07/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

LATE SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

July 27, 29, 31

9:00 am - 11:00am (lunch break) 1:00pm - 3:00pm

(3 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: August 7, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

LATE SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (07/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

LATE SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

July 27, 29, 31

9:00 am - 11:00am (lunch break) 1:00pm - 3:00pm

(3 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: August 7, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

LATE SUMMER 2026 IAGC Gifted Education Foundations (07/31/2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

LATE SUMMER 2026

Modules in Gifted Education:

Foundations for Teaching Advanced Learners

in Today's Classrooms

IAGC Professional Development (virtual)

$375/Members, $425/Non-Members

Group Discount for THREE or more

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

July 27, 29, 31

9:00 am - 11:00am (lunch break) 1:00pm - 3:00pm

(3 days)

(dates and times subject to change)

PD Project Due: August 7, 2026

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.

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.

Book is available from Amazon and 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.

Note:

Course will run subject to sufficient enrollment.

No refunds unless course is cancelled by the IAGC.

Contact IAGC 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.

Wednesday October 15 2025	12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Wednesday December 10	12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Wednesday January 28 2026	12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Wednesday April 29, 2026	12:00 PM - 12:45 PM