Professional Learning
Professional learning that equips educators with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand, and nurture gifted and talented learners in their classrooms.
About
The Belin-Blank Center understands the pivotal role you play in the lives of the students you serve. Educators have the power to inspire, motivate, support, and nurture. We are here to support your work through a host of professional learning opportunities in a variety of formats for educators. If you have any questions, please email us at educators@belinblank.org.
Strategic Priority
Provide uplifting, research-based, professional learning opportunities to support the needs of the diverse population of gifted and talented learners.
Professional Learning
AP Summer Institute (APSI)
Week-long intensive training for current and prospective AP teachers, led by College Board-endorsed consultants.
Program details SummerBelin-Blank Advanced Learner Institute (B-BALI)
A full-day professional learning institute for K-8 educators focused on strategies for serving advanced learners.
Program details SummerBelin-Blank Fellowship Program
A residential summer program for educators committed to talent development in their schools and communities.
Program details OnlineWebinar Series
Free webinars on topics in gifted education and talent development.
Program details SummerJumpstarting Student Research Fellowship
Supports middle/high school educators in incorporating research projects, particularly for rural areas.
Program detailsAcademic Programs
Resources
Beyond programming, the Belin-Blank Center supports many resources to help educators and families understand and stay connected with what is happening in the world of gifted education.
Acceleration Institute
The Acceleration Institute website houses information and resources about academic acceleration. Educators, parents, policymakers, and researchers can find many appropriate resources pertinent to their needs.
Gifted Teachers' Group
The Belin-Blank Center hosts an email group for educators focused on advanced learning. Examples of discussions include favorite TED talks to show students, assessing Algebra I readiness, book recommendations, gifted standards report cards, and identification for creativity and leadership.
To subscribe with your Google/gmail account, follow the instructions on the group's main page.
If you don't have a Google account, email educators@belinblank.org to request an invitation to your preferred non-Google email.
Iowa AP® Index
The Iowa AP® Index serves to recognize the Top 50 Iowa accredited public and nonpublic high schools for providing Advanced Placement® (AP®) opportunities to Iowa’s high school students.
Jumpstarting Student Research Fellowship
This fellowship provides financial support for professional development that assists educators in incorporating research and individual research projects into their classrooms.
Recognition Award for Talent Development
This financial award honors the innovative efforts happening in schools around the state and supports educators in growing talent development opportunities for their students.