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Thursday Afternoon "Action Labs" at selected Hartford Magnet Schools, 12:30-3:00PM:
- Renzulli Academy at Simpson-Waverly (Gifted Magnet, grades 4-7)
- Annie Fisher STEM Magnet School (grades K-8)
- Kinsella Performing Arts Magnet School (grades K-8)
Find out first-hand how one of these magnet schools in Hartford is serving gifted and talented students in a diverse setting. The administrators will give you a presentation and an insider's tour of the school, share their insights and successes, and answer any questions you might have. A rare opportunity!
$50 (choose one)
Special Pre-Conference Sessions for District and Building Administrators, G/T Coordinators, Board of Ed members and Legislators: "Meeting the Needs of Your Gifted and High-Ability Learners on a Tight Budget""
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Time
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Presenter
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Topic
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8:30-8:45
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Sally Reis
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Introduction/Overview
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8:45-10:15am
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Dina Brulles
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THE SCHOOLWIDE CLUSTER GROUPING MODEL
How to Challenge Gifted & High- Performing Students While Improving Achievement for All
Schedule
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10:15-11:30
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Panel – Tom Scarise (Asst. Supt., Weston), Steve Adamowski (Supt., Hartford), Jim Gaudreau (Principal, Snow Elementary School, Middletown).
Moderated by Catherine Little, UConn professor.
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Various perspectives on successful approaches to meet the needs of gifted students, and why it is important to do so
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11:30-12:00
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Lunch
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Rosina Gallagher, SENG President – welcome remarks
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12:00-1:15pm
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Caroline Cohen
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The Role of Administrators in Differentiation and Curriculum Compacting
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1:15-2:15pm
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Jim Webb
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Providing an Affective Program for Gifted Students
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2:15-3:15pm
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Karen Rambo
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Using Data-driven Decisions to Fuel Student Achievement
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* Morning Session and Lunch: $60
* Afternoon Session and Lunch: $60
* Full Day with Lunch: $100
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