Gifted in Years 2-8: Identification and Strategies

A professional learning opportunity for teachers and school leaders working with students from Year 2 to Year 8. An understanding of gifted and talented learners is key to effectively catering for their diverse needs in Years 2- 8. This workshop will provide information about the characteristics of gifted and talented learners, as well as their learning needs in the classroom. Teachers will explore the implications of Passow's Rule, and examine options such as differentiation, compaction and high order thinking in order to provide appropriate challenge for gifted and talented learners. 

Sign-in from 3.30pm.  Afternoon tea will be provided.

Kylie Bice (BA, DipEd, MEd)  is an experienced and award-winning teacher and scholar, and is now Director and Education Consultant with Growing Up Greatness.  Kylie specialises in gifted education, differentiation, assessment, disability and educating diverse student groups.  Kylie was previously the Senior Inclusive and Gifted Education Consultant at the Association of Independent Schools of WA, and has many years of experience working with diverse students in government and non-government schools in Western Australia, including students with learning difficulties, disability, gifted and talented and twice-exceptional (2E).  Kylie has delivered professional learning to a range of audiences, schools, national and international conferences.

Please contact Kylie Bice at admin@growingupgreatness.com or 0432 179 629 if you have questions about this event or to negotiate a price for groups larger than 10. 

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REFUND POLICY: A refund for the full amount minus the booking fee of $3.50 will be given if participants advise Growing Up Greatness at least 48 hours before the event. No individual or group refunds will be given after this time. All participants will receive a full refund if the event is cancelled by Growing Up Greatness.