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MAGC'S FALL CONFERENCE IS
IN FOUR DAYS!
PRE-REGISTERING TODAY HELPS US
TO BE ORGANIZED TO SERVE YOU BETTER!
Don't Miss Out! Tell Your Friends and Colleagues!
Everything you need to know about providing
for advanced and
accelerated students
both
in and out of the classroom.
Join us and help your children
grow
in academic, social,
and
emotional skills!
Featuring:
Ann Shoplik - Opening Key Note Speaker, University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center, Co-Author of the Iowa Acceleration Scale -
From Deception to Empowerment: Debunking the Myths About Academic Acceleration
In spite of the robust research base supporting implementation of acceleration, schools do not use it routinely. The main fear is the social-emotional impact of acceleration on students. Other reasons for hesitation in using this intervention include a lack of familiarity on the part of educators, assuming that doing nothing is better than taking the "risk" of accelerating, worries about pushing children, and concerns about educational gaps.
Acceleration comes in at least 20 different forms, including early entrance to kindergarten, curriculum compacting, Advanced Placement classes, dual enrollment, subject-matter acceleration, grade-skipping, and credit by examination. The focus is on matching the curriculum to the abilities and readiness of students, so they can move ahead at an appropriate pace.
The goal of this presentation is to provide the audience with information about these educational options and offer resources for making well-informed decisions. Many resources for making objective decisions are available, including A Nation Empowered, the Iowa Acceleration Scale, IDEAL Solutions, and Guidelines for Developing an Academic Acceleration Policy.
Other Breakout Speakers Include:
Dr. Eric Mann -
One Little Spark: Encouraging Creativity and Perseverance
Rebecca Mann -
Square Pegs in Round Holes: Developing a Growth Mindset in Gifted Visual Spatial Learners
Andy Mahoney - Executive Functioning, Your Child, and You
Mark Talaga -
Imposter Syndrome in Gifted Kids: Stop Saying I'm Smart!
Kelly Margot -
Advocating Effectively for Gifted Children
Kiyo Morse -
Managing Gifted Kids, at Home & at School
Dr. Lori Warner -
Mindful Media Use: Dodging Digital Distractions
Cassie Espich -
Making the Most of Homeschooling Your Gifted Child
Revitalizing the Study Paradigm: Teach Students Deep Processing Skills
Dr. Kelly Schultz & Nan Janecke - Developing Talent: Life Skills That Matter
Sherry Sparks - Navigating the Way to a Gifted Education
New this year - advanced track presentations for those who want to go deeper into topics!
If you are a parent, educator, or friend of gifted children, this conference is for you!
Register now and share this information with others!
Date:
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Avondale High School
2600 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Cost:
Members
: $80
Non-Member*:
$100
Student:
$25
SCECHs
: $5 (available during registration)
* Membership is included in your non-member registration.
Registration includes lunch, vendors, contact with gifted school representatives, and give-aways!
Come prepared to bid on items at the silent auction! Proceeds benefit the MAGC Student Summer Scholarship Fund.
See you October 27!
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