[Ohiogift] Webinar: Acceleration--From a Nation Deceived to a Nation Empowered, Thursday, January 29, 4:00 - 5:30 Central

[Gifted and Talented in Ohio Discussion List]

The Belin-Blank Center would like to invite you to its upcoming Webinar:
Acceleration: From A Nation Deceived to A Nation Empowered
January 29, 2015, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Central Standard Time<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Acceleration%3A+From+A+Nation+Deceived+to+A+Nation+Empowered&iso=20150129T16&p1=798&ah=1&am=30>

A Nation Deceived, the two-volume publication that explored the strong research basis supporting the acceleration of gifted and talented learners, is ten years old! Updates to the research are available in the new publication, A Nation Empowered, due out in 2015. The workshop reviews new findings, as well as helping participants develop appropriate policy for their schools, districts, and/or states.

Visit nationempowered.org<http://www.nationempowered.org> to learn more about the new report.

Cost

  *   The Webinar registration fee is $45 per computer, no matter how many are viewing the computer!
  *   If you are unable to participate "live" in the Webinar, a DVD of the Webinar will be available for purchase, also for $45.
  *   If you wish to participate in the Webinar and purchase a DVD, the cost will be just $55.

Technical Requirements

To participate, you will need to have a computer that has speakers and access to high-speed Internet. To ensure that you have the necessary computer capacity, visit this website<http://online.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm>. Instructions on accessing the webinar will be available after you complete your registration.

Register now!<https://itsnt842.iowa.uiowa.edu/webinar/>
A one-semester-hour credit option is available, following the Webinar, focused on issues of advocacy for acceleration, as well as acceleration policy.  If you're interested, let me know!

Laurie

Laurie J. Croft, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning

Associate Director for 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

Nurturing Potential | Inspiring Excellence

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