Summer Gifted Institute Workshop
This program is designed for current K-12 teachers.
Program Details
Degree Awarded
N/A
Estimated Length
Three days
Units
N/A
Program Cost
$300
Class Times
TBD
Modality
Online
Start Date
TBD
Curriculum Overview
The Summer Gifted Institute AND Demonstrations provide an opportunity to observe the implementation of the most current curriculum ideas and instructional strategies to differentiate curriculum to identify and accommodate academically, linguistically, and culturally diverse gifted students. This seminar is intended for novice to advanced Pre-K-12 teachers, coaches, and administrators. During the summer of 2024, the Summer Gifted Institute will be held virtually. Upon registration, a link will be sent to participants closer to the Institute dates.
The Annual Summer Gifted Institute: Translating Rhetoric Into Practice, will cover the following topics:
- Exploring opportunities to recognize potential in the diversity among all learners.
- Examining standards and curriculum as it relates to the personal needs and abilities of advanced and gifted learners.
- Responding to the intellectual challenge of all learners.
- Integrating cultural relevancy and social-emotional learning to redefine gifted education.
Conference Format
- General Session: general orientation of topical areas
- Specialized Sessions: array of various demonstrations and extension
Coursework Examples
- Seminars that present new content and theories
- Workshops that expose educators to advanced methods in differentiated curriculum
- Demonstration lessons that provide a first-hand look at differentiated curriculum and potential student responses
- Curriculum writing sessions that provide participants with a chance to write and receive feedback on lesson plans and units of study
Applications are now closed.
We’ll see you next year!
Questions?
Contact:
Xiomara Mateo-Gaxiola
Program Administrator, Director of Community Engagement, Adjunct Associate Professor