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Center for Talent Development
Online Professional
Development Modules
Develop Skills & Strategies for Working Effectively with Gifted Students
Convenient, online modules, led by nationally recognized personnel, address key issues such as
• Identifying and serving gifted students in effective program models
• Academic acceleration
• Differentiated curriculum design and models
• Online and blended learning in gifted education
Professional development credits available Discounts for districts with three or more participants
See back for details about all six sessions
www.ctd.northwestern.edu/professional-development847/467-0615 | [email protected]
Dates Course Title Topics Instructor Cost*October 3-30, 2016
Effective Identification & Program Development
Week 1: Aligning Identification, Programs, & Services
Week 2: Appropriate & Data-Driven Programming
Week 3: Assessment: Types, Tools, & Uses
Week 4: Underserved Populations & Addressing Excellence Gaps
Dr. Susan Corwith $449 per participant
January 9-29, 2017
Standards & Best Practices in Gifted Education: Using the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Programming Standards to Design Effective Programs
Week 1: Introduction to the NAGC Standards
Week 2: Approaches to Identification, Curriculum, & Instruction
Week 3: Program Evaluation
Dr. Susan Corwith $349 per participant
January 29 – February 28, 2017
Exploring Models for Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners: K-Grade 8
January 29: Course Preview & Introductions
January 30 – February 5: Math: M2 & M3
February 6-12: ELA: Jacob’s Ladder
February 13-19: Social Studies: William & Mary
February 20-26: Science: Problem-Based Learning
February 27-28: Wrap Up & Reflection
Dr. Eric Calvert
Dr. Kathy Gavin
Dr. Tamra Stambaugh
Dr. Kimberley Chandler
Dr. Shelagh Gallagher
Dr. Eric Calvert
$499 per participant
March 6 – April 2, 2017
Blended Learning in the Gifted Classroom
Week 1: Definition & Background of Blended Learning
Week 2: Models of Blended Learning
Week 3: Developing Blended Modules for Gifted Students
Week 4: Evaluating Blended Modules
Dr. Lauren Angelone $449 per participant
April 3-30, 2017 Online Learning and Gifted Students: Best Practices & Promising Possibilities
Week 1: Bright Kids (& Bright Educators) as Online Learners: What Do We Know?
Week 2: Design Principles for Selecting & Creating Effective Online Curriculum
Week 3: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Differentiation & Enrich Discussion
Week 4: What’s Next? Exploring Possible Futures for Online Teaching & Learning
Dr. Eric Calvert $449 per participant
June 19 – July 16, 2017
Practical Approaches to Academic Acceleration
Week 1: Overview of Essential Research: K-12 Schools
Week 2: Developing a Local Acceleration Policy
Week 3: Assessment for Informed Decision-Marking
Week 4: Planning & Supporting Successful Transitions for Accelerated Students
Dr. Eric Calvert $449 per participant
2016–2017 Sessions
*$50 discount each for 3 or more participants from one district
Registration for winter, spring, and summer opens November 1.
