Gifted Network

Teachers of the gifted meet on a quarterly basis to learn the latest requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the latest in research and information on gifted education. Sample topics addressed during meetings include:

Chapter 16 and writing legally defensible GIEP's
Screening and identification procedures
Meeting the needs of gifted students within the regular education classroom

In addition, ample time is allowed for job-alike sharing sessions where teachers can share best-practice instructional strategies with their colleagues. All Berks County teachers of the gifted are invited to attend.

2011-2012 MEETING DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS

Monday, October 10, 2011; 8:00 a.m. (all day event)
Common Inservice Program featuring Bob Alexander
Topic: Socratic Seminar
Exeter School District, Owatin Elementary School
Thursday, October 20, 2011; 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Berks County Intermediate Unit, River's Chase Building
Thursday, December 15, 2011; 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Berks County Intermediate Unit, Education Centre
Thursday, February 2, 2012; 12:00-3:00 p.m. Muhlenberg Middle School
Thursday, May 10, 2012; 12:00-3:00 p.m. Berks County Intermediate Unit, River's Chase Building

Additional Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Education Gifted Education:
http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/gifted_education
Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education: www.penngifted.org
Hoagies' Gifted Education: www.hoagiesgifted.org