[Ohiogift] Upcoming Webinar (November 12): DVD available if you can't attend!

[Croft, Laurie J]

There is still time to register for this upcoming Webinar (for either participation on November 12, or for the DVD option):

Upcoming Webinar!

Objective Decisions: about Whole-Grade Acceleration:  Using the Iowa Acceleration Scale

Tuesday, November 12
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

The Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS) has been successfully used by educators and administrators throughout the country since 1998 to objectively determine if a student would benefit from whole-grade acceleration.  The IAS guides a child study team (including educators, teachers, parents, and other professionals) through a discussion of the academic and social characteristics of the student.  Dr. Susan Assouline, lead author of the Iowa Acceleration Scale, will lead this Webinar, exploring the instrument and answering your questions.
The Webinar  (or DVD option) is required to enroll in the available credit option; the online credit will explore challenges to acceleration, as well as alternatives to whole-grade acceleration.  Participants will go through the process utilized in the IAS*.
The cost for either the Webinar or a DVD of is $45 (the cost for both is $55).

More information and the link to registration is available at belinblank.org/webinar <http://www2.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/educators/webinar/> .  Multiple participants may watch at one registered computer.

Academic credit is available. Automatic tuition scholarship (50% of graduate tuition, or $226, for one semester hour). Contact Laurie-Croft at uiowa.edu<mailto:Laurie-Croft at uiowa.edu>.

* The Iowa Acceleration Scale Manual can be purchased through the Belin-Blank Center for less than the cost at most other outlets.  Please contact Rachelle-Blackwell at uiowa.edu<mailto:Rachelle-Blackwell at uiowa.edu> (or 800-336-6463 / 319-335-6148) for details.  One copy of the form used to complete the scale will be provided at no cost to those who purchase the manual through the Center.

Those interested in a credit option can request the credit enrollment form; the online credit option runs from November 18 - December 13, and participants learn more about acceleration and using the IAS.  This credit applies to the State of Iowa Talented and Gifted Endorsement.

I'll be attending the NAGC conference for the rest of the week, so if you need assistance, contact Kirstin Miller at kirstin-miller at uiowa.edu<mailto:kirstin-miller at uiowa.edu>.

Laurie

Laurie J. Croft, Ph.D.
Administrator, Professional Development
The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center
  for Gifted Education and Talent Development
600 Blank Honors Center
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA  52242-0454
319/335-6148  800/336-6463
Fax 319/335-5151
e-mail:  laurie-croft at uiowa.edu<mailto:laurie-croft at uiowa.edu>
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank

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