Gifted Education

Gifted Network and Gifted Workshops for Educators

Gifted Network

The Gifted Network was created as a professional learning community for teachers and coordinators of gifted students. IU13 formed this network specifically for the 22 school districts and other nonpublic institutions in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, but districts outside IU13 can also participate as members.

Each year, IU13 organizes a series of network meetings typically held at the Conference and Training Center at IU13. Each meeting addresses topics relevant to supporting the unique needs of gifted students. Time is also designated for discussion about current issues in gifted education at the classroom, building, and district levels. Networking with others in the field of gifted education is an integral part of each meeting and allows for collaboration between participants. Online learning platforms developed for the network also foster communication and resource sharing across districts.

All 22 districts and nonpublic schools in the IU13 area are welcome to join the network. The cost is $60 per person per year.

A district or nonpublic school may choose not to join the network but still attend the meetings. A registration charge will be incurred for attending a meeting as a non-member.

When warranted, Gifted Education Workshops may be offered to provide additional professional development for all educators. The selected topics represent current needs in the field, and expert presenters provide valuable information that can be used directly in the classroom to support gifted and advanced learners. Gifted Network members receive a registration discount.

Gifted Network Meetings and Gifted Education Workshops

Gifted Network Meeting Information:

• October 10, 2018 
  • Meeting the Needs of Gifted Children: Educational Strategies for Understanding & Supporting Gifted Children

• December 19, 2018
  • PVAAS Data: Building Capacity for Individualized Instruction (morning session)
  • PVAAS Data: Building Capacity for Individualized Instruction - Working Session (afternoon session)
     
• February 1, 2019 (Weather backup day – February 7, 2019)
  • Google Expeditions Training  (morning session)
  • STARLAB Portable Planetarium Training (afternoon session)
     
• March 11, 2019
  • Practical Applications: Online Resources for Differentiation (morning session)
  • From Working with Children to Working with Colleagues (afternoon session)
     
• May 17, 2019
  • Using 4 Color Analysis to Develop Nature & Historical Journals

Gifted Education Workshop Information:

Currently, there are no Gifted Education Workshops scheduled. 

Additional Information:

• Gifted Network Commitment Form
• Gifted Network Out-of-IU13 Membership Form
• Gifted Network Individual Membership Form
• Gifted Network Year in Review 2017-2018
• Gifted Network Participants
• Gifted Network Calendar