New Platform
Continued from page 1This twofold mission might involve leaders and members in some of the following activities:
Creating a handbook for new teachers of the gifted
Beginning a statewide mentoring program for new G/T teachers.
Conducting an idea/unit workshop and/or exchange for all participants (i.e. a major make and take workshop.
Maintaining and updating the AAGC website.
Creating a communication device for regular education teachers to keep them current in the laws, issues, and needs of gifted students and parents. Parent's Corner
Parents are an integral part of AAGC. The organization provides a unique way for parents to interact with educators away from the school setting. We need to increase our parent membership and participation. If you are an educator, please inform your parents about AAGC and encourage their participation. If you are a parent, please share your ideas for AAGC and consider presenting at the conference. NAGC, the parent organization of AAGC, offers parent associate memberships. Along with other benefits, members receive a subscription to the magazine, Parenting for High Potential, published by NAGC. This magazine includes interesting and helpful articles for parents and an activity section for students. For more information, visit the NAGC website at http:www.nagc.org. The mailing address is National Association for Gifted Children, 1707 L Street, Suite 550, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 785-4268. |
AAGC Mini-grant
is Back!
Application Information
AAGC will once again sponsor a "mini-grant" program for AAGC members. Two $250 mini-grants will be offered. Winners will be announced at the 2003 Summer AAGC Conference. Criteria
Any current AAGC member may submit a proposal. The following factors will be considered in evaluating the proposals: Creativity Efficient use of funds Benefit to students Ideas that will have the most impact Ideas that can be replicated Ideas that involve collaboration between gifted education and regular education teachers.Guidelines for AAGC Mini-Grant
1. Projects should involve gifted students as much as possible.
2. Funds can be used to purchase equipment, but not as an end in itself. The equipment should be just one component of a well-planned project.3. Incorporating matching funds and community resources is encouraged.4. Activities that are not presently funded by school systems are encouraged.5. Projects which solve a long-standing problem in an unconventional way are encouraged. Application Information
AAGC will once again sponsor a "mini-grant" program for AAGC members. Two $250 mini-grants will be offered. Winners will be announced at the 2003 Summer AAGC Conference. |
AAGC Mini-grant continuedUse the following outline to write your proposal:
1. Title2. Description3. Goals and Objectives4. Schedule of Activities/Implementation5. Evaluation6. Replication7. Budget8. Sign and Date your proposal. List both your home and school addresses and phone number.9. Have your building principal sign your proposal. Deadline:
April 15, 2003
| Mail proposals to: | AAGC
7950 HWY 72 W #G196
Madison, AL 35758
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AAGC 8th Annual
Conference 2003
July 21-22, 2003
Florence, Alabama
Proposal SuggestionsMany times teachers are unaware that their special ideas, projects, services, parenting ideas, and grant writing expertise is invaluable information for others. Please re-examine some of your favorite practices, ideas, and tips and share them with your fellow AAGC members. Topics that have been winners in the past (you might have a new slant or aha you could share) are: service learning, talent pools, service delivery options, looking for giftedness, state/community resources, interdisciplinary units, the twice-exceptional child, fund raising, staff development and a host of others.
Click here for the Call for Proposals application. Please respond by April 1, 2003.
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