Course # 866

Program Models and Acceleration
Illinois schools are entering a new policy era. The Every Student Succeeds Act is bringing a new and more expansive focus on growth for all students, including students who are already beyond proficient. This session will provide an overview of trends that are reshaping approaches to gifted education, highlight policy changes important to Illinois gifted educators and school leaders, and introduce the concept of a “continuum of services” for gifted and advanced students that will be further explored in Session II. Participants will be able to: articulate how new research and policy and societal changes will impact local gifted education approaches, begin developing research-based policies and procedures for successful use of academic acceleration, map current local services and resources to prepare for a deeper exploration of effective service models in upcoming sessions.
Educator's Workshops
6 PD
Yes
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