[Ohiogift] Encourage someone you know to apply! Belin-Blank Fellowship (#41)

[Croft, Laurie J]

Dear Colleagues:



I would like to share an exciting summer opportunity for an educator in your school or for a friend or colleague in a different setting! Since 1981, classroom teachers have benefited from a unique professional development opportunity known as The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank Fellowship Program in Gifted Education. The summer 2021 Fellowship—the 41st year—will be held June 21 – 25, virtually, and we welcome teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators to apply, knowing it takes all of us to provide best practices for our students.



More than ever, all educators need to know more about the unique needs of gifted and talented students—and about how to meet those needs—because of today’s ever greater challenges.  This professional learning opportunity facilitates professional understanding about best practices in serving advanced learners, including those who traditionally have been overlooked for gifted programs. Participants will interact virtually with others who have a commitment to understanding more about research-based strategies that promote authentic talent development among your school’s most capable students.



Because the Fellowship is a virtual version of one of the nation’s most prestigious professional development programs, this is the year for those who might have difficulties arranging travel to Iowa City to join us.  Participants will need to be fully present throughout the week because the presentations, activities, and extended discussions will inspire your thoughtful engagement with new ideas and approaches!



For an overview of the program, please download a brochure<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/educators/fellowship/docs/2021-Fellowship-Brochure.pdf__;!!KGKeukY!hGKDgXc6mURK7zFH_KR4NKaqUEioFJPOMh3gPWNB9UgiqGJ2bng8mNosJZmx2SW093p8$ > (safe to open) (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/educators/fellowship/docs/2021-Fellowship-Brochure.pdf__;!!KGKeukY!hGKDgXc6mURK7zFH_KR4NKaqUEioFJPOMh3gPWNB9UgiqGJ2bng8mNosJZmx2SW093p8$ ).  Educators should review the program at belinblank.org/fellowship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://belinblank.education.uiowa.edu/educators/fellowship/__;!!KGKeukY!hGKDgXc6mURK7zFH_KR4NKaqUEioFJPOMh3gPWNB9UgiqGJ2bng8mNosJZmx2fDFS5Pz$ > and apply online<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://belinblank-apps.education.uiowa.edu/belin_fellowship/__;!!KGKeukY!hGKDgXc6mURK7zFH_KR4NKaqUEioFJPOMh3gPWNB9UgiqGJ2bng8mNosJZmx2WaiRNCH$ >.  Selection of the 12 Belin-Blank Fellows will be based on a review of applications, as well as a review of the statements of support from administrators.



This unique Fellowship was originally designed for the general education teacher—the individual who spends the greatest amount of classroom time with gifted and talented learners. In recent years, we also have welcomed teacher leaders, counselors, psychologists, and administrators, knowing they work closely with teachers to ensure best practices for all students. An endowment covers the cost of opportunities to interact with nationally recognized experts in gifted education; it will also cover other costs associated with the program, including access to the online University library and a 50% tuition scholarship for two semester hours of credit (if credit hours would be useful for you). This year, when the program is a virtual one, we are waiving the request that the district support its participant(s) through a payment of a $250 resource fee. You will leave the program with extensive resources that will enrich you and your district.



Please share this information about the Fellowship to those in your building. Encourage general education teachers, school counselors and psychologists, and administrators to apply online<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://belinblank-apps.education.uiowa.edu/belin_fellowship/__;!!KGKeukY!hGKDgXc6mURK7zFH_KR4NKaqUEioFJPOMh3gPWNB9UgiqGJ2bng8mNosJZmx2WaiRNCH$ >. Each applicant is responsible for completing the application process by April 15; must ask for a brief statement of support from you, the Superintendent, or another district administrator, also submitted online<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://belinblank-apps.education.uiowa.edu/belin_fellowship/Recommendation.aspx__;!!KGKeukY!hGKDgXc6mURK7zFH_KR4NKaqUEioFJPOMh3gPWNB9UgiqGJ2bng8mNosJZmx2dFtjHVz$ > by April 15.


All of us at the Belin-Blank Center are confident this summer will continue a tradition that prompted one participant to relate:



“This is a game changer for me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”



If you have any questions about the Fellowship or the application process, please contact Dr. Laurie Croft, Associate Director for Professional Development at educators at belinblank.org<mailto:educators at belinblank.org> or 319-335-6148. We look forward to having an educator you know us this summer!


Laurie


Laurie Croft, PhD (she/her/hers)

Clinical Professor of Gifted Education, Teaching & Learning

Associate Director for Professional Development, Belin-Blank Center

College of Education
600 Blank Honors Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Office: 319-335-6148, Toll Free: 1-800-336-6463
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