ARIN IU 28 will host Gifted Network Meetings for those educators who work with students who are designated as gifted. Participants will share ideas and resources that can be implemented in their districts. Information from the regional and state level will also be shared at these meetings. Network meetings will be hosted from 8:30 am - 11:30 am at the ARIN Central Office and three (3) Act 48 hours will be awarded for each session.
Topics will include the Gifted Monitoring Process, Best Practices for Gifted Educators, Gifted Bootcamp, and Student Events/Competitions. We will review the Chapter 16 Compliance Monitoring for Continuous Improvement Systems Gifted Education Program. The 7 areas of the Gifted Facilitated Self-Assessment will be included as well as the Evidentiary Documentation. Best Practices for Gifted Educators will be shared from the state Gifted Network and among the participants. A checklist for adjusting enrichment level tasks and gifted enrichment online resources will be a focus.
For the Bootcamp and Student Events/Competitions piece we will discuss options for new teachers of gifted and the types of events and competitions for students.
Meeting dates for the year are:
- September 17, 2024
- November 14, 2024
- January 23, 2025
- February 18, 2025 - Gifted Bootcamp (virtual)
- March 13, 2025