Greetings Educators Guild Members! 

As the school year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to think about fine-tuning your teaching skills and planning for next year!  Below are professional development opportunities for those interested in learning more about gifted education. 

DISCOVER! June 25^th- 28^th (Indiana)

DISCOVER! is a high-quality summer institute in the Midwest for educators committed to gifted education and talent development that integrates components of learning, enjoyment, and relaxation in a collegial atmosphere. DISCOVER! promises to help educators effectively serve gifted and talented children, and to help educators discover and develop talents in all children. 

Registration Deadline: June 11^th

Confratute July 9^th- 20^th (Connecticut)

Confratute is a unique summer experience for educators and advocates interested in enrichment teaching and learning, talent development, and gifted education. Confratute combines the best aspects of a Conference, a Fraternity, and an Institute and features presentations by the nation’s best-known leaders in gifted education, talent development, curriculum differentiation, and creativity.

Registration Deadline: July 1^st

Professional Summer Institute June 25^th-27^th (Virginia)

The purpose of this Institute is to provide teachers and administrators with the knowledge and skills to design and utilize high quality curriculum within effective programs for advanced learners. 

Registration Deadline: June 15^th

The 21^st International Conference on the Autonomous Learner Model for the Gifted June 19^th- 24^th (Colorado)

This conference is designed for educators who seek a broad view of gifted education. Emphasis is on the major dimensions of the ALM. 

Registration Deadline: June 1^st (Though this deadline is tomorrow, this is an annual conference.  Therefore, if you are not able to participate this year, check the website for the 2008 conference dates.)

The Gifted Nurturing Hearts Brains and Courage July 13^th- 15^th (Kansas)

The 24^th annual SENG Conference presents an unparalleled opportunity for teachers to learn about these keys to understanding and serving gifted children. 

Registration Deadline: June 30^th

Are you looking for some interesting summer reading?  Below is a list of recommended books on gifted education. 

• Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom by Susan Winebrenner
• Designing Services and Programs for High Ability Learners: A Guidebook for Gifted Education by Jeanne Purcell and Rebecca Eckert
• Aiming for Excellence: Gifted Program Standards, Annotations to the NAGC Pre-K- Grad 12 Gifted Program Standards (NAGC) by Mary Landrum
• Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom by Diane Heacox, Ed.D
• The Survival Guide for Teachers of Gifted Kids, How to Plan, Manage, and Evaluate Programs for Gifted Youth K-12 by Jim Delisle Ph.D., and Barbara A. Lewis  

We hope you find this information helpful. Remember, members have access to our team of professionals for consultation. Therefore, if you are looking for assistance, ideas or resources, please feel free to contact us: edguild@ditd.org.