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NAGC FREE Webcast

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:27:28 +0100

Please join us for this FREE video webcast:

The Growth Mindset and Stereotype Threat
Tuesday, May 14
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Time (90 minutes)

NAGC is pleased to present “The Growth Mindset and Stereotype Threat,” a FREE video webcast on Tuesday, May 14, 12:00 – 1:30 pm (Eastern). Moderated by NAGC Past President Ann Robinson and featuring Joshua Aronson, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology, New York University, this event was inspired by a project developed by the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented that resulted in a book collaboration with psychologists, cognitive neuroscientists and gifted education researchers from the NRC Center, NAGC, and the American Psychological Association. Malleable Minds: Translating Insights From Psychology and Neuroscience to Gifted Education shows us what current research in psychology and neuroscience means to developing talent.

Aronson is one of the most widely cited social scientists in the past decade. His research in minority student achievement offers a strong challenge to traditional genetic explanations of why these groups perform less well on tests of intelligence than their White counterparts, and why women trail men in hard math and science. Aronson's work seeks to understand and remediate race and gender gaps in educational achievement and standardized test performance. His studies have revealed that stereotype threat engenders a number of interesting psychological and physiological responses, many of which interfere with intellectual performance and academic motivation. A particular focus of his recent work is on creating scalable interventions that any teacher can use to improve the performance and learning of their students.

Register now for this FREE webcast.

Infographics as a Creative Assessment

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:46:29 +0100

Infographics as a Creative Assessment

Thursday, May 9th at 3 PM ET

REGISTER HERE for the webinar.

An infographic is a visual representation of information. Come learn tips and tricks for using student-created infographics as an authentic assessment.

The presentation will showcase how infographics are created and concentrate on the student literacy skills necessary to research, critique, summarize, and communicate information in a visual way to reach their audience.

Scholastic's Annual Big Warehouse Sale

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:22:18 +0100

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You're invited to our exclusive Big Event Warehouse Book Sale. 25% to 80% OFF EVERYTHING!

Register now and receive a valuable coupon for an extra $10* or $25* off!

Visit our special book sale exclusively for school and district employees, homeschool directors and teachers, Book Fair chairpeople, and school volunteers. You'll find deep discounts on selected hardcovers, paperbacks, and school supplies.

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Take an extra 50% off permanently reduced red tag items!

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Maximize Title I funding and purchase order dollars.

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Hundreds of items $2.00 or less.

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Great way to refresh school, home, and classroom libraries!

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Save more with Build-a-BOX!** Fill a box with books from a specially selected collection. Pay only $24.95 plus tax for each box you build.

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* $10 off your $50 purchase or $25 off your $100 purchase.

**Participating locations only. While supplies last. Locations participating in Build-a-BOX are identified with a symbol. Preferred payment methods: credit cards, checks, purchase orders, and Scholastic Dollars. Note: Items purchased with Scholastic Dollars do not qualify for further discount pricing and will sell at the full cover price.

New National Science Standards Released

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:00:13 +0100

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have been finalized and are now available online. The standards, which are the result of a 26-state collaboration over two years, identify science and engineering practices and content that all K-12 students should master to be fully prepared for college and careers. The NGSS were built on a vision for science education established by the Framework for K-12 Science Education, published by the National Academies of Science's National Research Council in 2011.

"The Next Generation Science Standards are going to pull together inquiry and practice, and recognize the role of engineering. Pulling together the cross-cutting concepts is going to be a challenge, but it's really effective pedagogy," said Ellen Ebert, Washington State's Director of Science for Teaching and Learning at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Recognizing that the NGSS will require instructional modifications for advanced and gifted learners in the classroom, volunteers at NAGC are developing a book with sample differentiated learning experiences that will be released at the NAGC Convention in Indianapolis, Nov. 7-10.

Ready to Walk the Red Carpet?

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:59:31 +0100

It's almost time to nominate your favorite teacher or colleague, students, or even yourself for one of our distinguished honors. On Monday, April 15, we will debut the NAGC awards online nomination system. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, June 25. Take a few minutes to nominate someone and give recognition to a person who has given so much to our field! Award winners will be honored at the annual NAGC Celebration of Excellence on Nov. 8, during the NAGC 60th Annual Convention in Indianapolis. Check out www.nagc.org on Monday for a link to the new awards submission site.

Javits Frasier Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:58:40 +0100

Javits Frasier Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
NAGC is looking for teachers, school counselors, or school psychologists who:

Work in a Title I school,
Are new to the field of gifted and talented education, or are in a new gifted/talented position
Have demonstrated a desire and commitment to increase culturally and linguistically diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities, and
Have interests and professional goals aligned with the purpose of this professional growth opportunity and are beneficial to their culturally and linguistically diverse students, school, or community

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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:56:12 +0100

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Your Complete Guide to the Next Generation Science Standards

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:46:52 +0100

Your search for NGSS resources starts at www.nsta.org/ngss.

View the Next Generation Science Standards as well as a variety of documents and supporting materials organized by NSTA to help you understand and navigate the NGSS.

Join us for a free April 16 web seminar—Introducing the Next Generation Science Standards. Be the first to get an overview of the new science standards from Achieve’s Stephen Pruitt, learn more about the conceptual shifts and dimensions, and discover how NGSS will shape science education for years to come. Also hear from NSTA Executive Director David Evans about NSTA’s outreach and support for science educators around NGSS. To accommodate the large number of participants expected for this web seminar, NSTA will hold two sessions. The first session is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ET, a second session will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. ET. Participants are asked to register for one session only. To register, go to the NSTA Learning Center.

Target Design K-12 Design in the Classroom

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:45:43 +0100

Target Design K-12 Design in the Classroom brings a single 45-minute design workshop to New York City Schools for free!

All K-12 teachers in NYC are eligible. Whether you teach social studies or math or even language arts, our hands-on exercises in teamwork and brainstorming will equip your students with new tools to take on challenges in any subject. The workshop focuses on introducing how design is part of the student’s everyday life. In teams, students will solve a design challenge by creating a simple prototype. All workshop materials are provided. Registration is now available on-line for the 2012-2013 school year.

Mobile Learning with edWeb.net

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:37:19 +0100

Presented by

Joe Morelock

Joe Morelock is the Director of Technology & Innovation for the Canby School District in Canby, Oregon.

Joe is a former high school Spanish teacher, Librarian, and assessment coordinator. He currently leads the district's innovative technology projects.

Joe also has developed and delivered mobile content and training on the use of the iPod for Argentina's Ministry of Education. He regularly consults with state departments of education, as well as local school districts in the U.S. and Canada.

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Empowering Teachers & Learners with Mobile Learning

Tuesday, April 16 at 4pm Eastern Time

So many school districts overlook the critical role that administration plays in the learning process. That's not the case in Oregon's Canby School District.

In our community's next webinar, Joe Morelock will share his vision for technology, teaching, and mobile learning. He'll discuss the 1:1 iPod touch mobility program that is currently for all Grade Three and Four students in the district, the multiple iPad 1:1 and flipped classroom projects, and what he did to ensure the programs support and empower Canby's teachers and learners every step of the way.

You'll hear about how this empowerment philosophy was applied to every facet of the program, including how their network was structured, how teachers manage devices, and how PD is delivered.

Join Joe on April 16th for an interactive session on strategies for empowering teachers and learners with mobile learning.

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Mobile Learning Explorations

Hosted by Lucy Gray, Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking's Leadership for Mobile Learning initiative.

Mobile Learning Explorations is a professional learning community where educators and industry experts explore the potential of laptops, tablets, and other hand-held devices to enrich learning, to bridge the digital divide, and to extend learning beyond the traditional school day.

As a member of the community you'll receive...

Invitations to free webinars and live chats.
A CE certificate for attending/viewing our webinars.
Access to all of the recorded webinars, presentations, resources, and online discussions.

Join Mobile Learning Explorations to stay connected and share ideas with colleagues all across the country, and the world.

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