Testing and Acceleration in Gifted Education and
Gender Issues
Danielson Framework
Component Connections:
D1: Planning and Preparation
1b, 1d, and 1f
D3: Instruction
3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d
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Audience:
Teachers of the Gifted,
Administrators
Dates:
February 5, 2016
Snow date: February 19, 2016
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Colonial IU 20, Central Office
Cost:
No cost to attend.
Presenter:
Dr. Mary Ann Swiatek, Member of
the Pennsylvania Association for
the Gifted Education.
Act 48:
Description:
Academic acceleration is a controversial educational intervention that creates anxiety
among parents, teachers, and administrators. Often, the anxiety stems from
uncertainty about appropriate implementation and concerns about the outcomes of
acceleration. Proper use of test data can help with implementation, and research
provides reassuring information about the outcomes of acceleration. This session will
review research findings about acceleration and provide practice in decision-making
regarding its use.
Gender differences can affect students in a variety of ways, some of which are common
to all children and some of which are more common in gifted individuals. Potential
differences can be seen in the areas of academic achievement, academic/career
interests, social interactions, and self-concept. It is not always clear whether these
differences are mostly "nature" or mostly "nurture," but we do know that girls face
barriers in the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). A
variety of family and school interventions can minimize the harmful effects of gender
stereotypes and biases, both in STEM fields and in general.
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will:
• Discover proper use of test data to assist with implementation of academic
acceleration.
• Understand the potential gender differences when it comes to areas of
academic achievements, interests, social interactions, and self-concept.
• Learn interventions to minimize the harmful effects of gender stereotypes.
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policy, please visit: www.ciu20.org/cancellation. A $25 fee will be assessed for each registrant
who does not attend a no-cost event. Registration deadline is January 29, 2016.
For More Information:
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Gretchen Stoudt
Professional Learning Services
[email protected]
www.ciu20.org/noncpetracker. There will be an additional $20 administrative fee for
NonCPETracker members requesting Act 48 hours. Form and applicable payment should be
mailed to: CIU 20, 6 Danforth Drive, Easton, PA 18045.
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