The State of Iowa requires a pre-K through 12 Talented and Gifted (TAG) Endorsement for anyone designated as a teacher and/or coordinator of programs for the gifted. The TAG Endorsement allows teachers to work with gifted students of any age, even if their certification is for a specific age group. It also equips educators with the essential tools to understand gifted students' characteristics and unique needs and to promote their talents and well-being.
About the Program
When you pursue your TAG Endorsement through the Belin-Blank Center, you will benefit from the state's most flexible and varied set of course options, instruction by world-class leaders in the field at the state's center for gifted education, and a program that complies with national faculty standards and promotes both NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted Education and Pre-K – Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards.
To earn a TAG endorsement, you must complete 12 semester hours of coursework in the area of the gifted and talented, with at least one semester hour in each of the following strands:
- Psychology of the Gifted
- Programming for the Gifted
- Administration and Supervision of Gifted Programs
- Practicum Experience in Gifted Programs
An individual applying for endorsement through the University of Iowa must have taken a minimum of one semester hour through coursework offered by the Belin-Blank Center. We strongly recommend the practicum for the credit hour, but this can be decided on a case-by-case basis.
We offer "just-in-time" learning throughout the year, designed to meet busy teachers' needs. From three-semester-hour courses, to intensive one-semester-hour focused workshops offered throughout the year, to the arranged practicum experience, educators can align their personal and professional needs and interests with state requirements. For those who prefer face-to-face interactions, our Chautauqua sessions offer a unique opportunity to earn up to six credit hours (half of the requirement!) during the summer.
Sufficient hours are available via distance learning that the endorsement can be completed without visiting the University of Iowa campus. Educators interact with others from around the country, as well as participants from other nations. All classes are provided by Distance and Online Education; distance-learning opportunities do not require either out-of-state tuition and those designated as a workshop (ending in 0WKA or something similar) do not currently have extra technology fees. The credits offered through the Belin-Blank Center, in partnership with the College of Education, can be combined with hours in gifted education earned at other institutions.
Courses are taught by experts in the field of gifted education, including Drs. Susan Assouline, Clar Baldus, Laurie Croft, and Megan Foley-Nicpon. Additional instructors selected for summer courses and workshops have classroom experience with gifted and talented youth and have advanced degrees in educational fields. Each instructor is committed to helping you develop your understanding of highly able youth and their special needs.
The Belin-Blank Center is in full compliance with NAGC's National Standards in Gifted and Talented Education including Standards for Faculty in Gifted Education Programs.
We're here to help you keep track of everything you'll have to complete. In a nutshell, you'll need to:
- Register as a University of Iowa Distance and Online Nondegree student.
- Enroll for your course(s).
- Complete 12 semester hours of coursework, including at least one credit hour per strand, including practicum. Keep track of your courses with the Program of Study for the TAG Endorsement.
- Submit your completed TAG endorsement form to educators@belinblank.org. We'll verify that you've completed everything required and send that information on to the College of Education Licensure Analyst.
- Expect to receive an email from the College of Education Office of Student Services about the necessary steps to submit your information to the State of Iowa Department of Education.
This experience will certainly allow me to begin the next step of my career with knowledge and confidence!
How to Register
First, you'll need to register with the University of Iowa, and then you'll need to register for the course(s) you'd like to take.
Register With The University Of Iowa
- Apply as a Distance Education Nondegree Student.
- Navigate to the Distance and Online Nondegree webpage, fill out the application there, and submit.
- If you have taken a course with the University of Iowa in the past year, skip to Step 3.
- The Distance and Online Nondegree link above has all the information you need to get admitted and enrolled. Please return to that link or reach out to us at doe-reg@uiowa.edu, as needed, as you navigate the admission and enrollment process.
- Set up your Hawk ID.
- Look for and respond to an email from the UI Office of Admissions with instructions. This email should arrive within 24-hours of submitting your application. Be sure to check your spam folders if you don’t see it in your inbox!
- Log in to MyUI.
- Using your HawkID and password, log in to the University of Iowa student portal, MyUI.
- Submit the Student Billing Agreement once you are logged in to MyUI.
Enroll In Your Course(s)
- Log in to MyUI and navigate to the COURSES/REGISTRATION tab.
- Search for your course using the session (e.g., Fall 2019), course subject (e.g., EDTL), course number, and section number.
- When you find your course, click the Enroll button.
- If your course needs a special permission number, enter the 3-digit code now.
To Receive Graduate Credit
You must send official transcripts showing your baccalaureate (or higher) degree to:
- Office of Admissions
The University of Iowa
107 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1396
OR gradmail@uiowa.edu
You must have a minimum 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) GPA
Please note: If transcripts do not indicate a 2.5 GPA or above, you will be admitted as an undergraduate student.
Payment
Graduate student tuition rates are $605/semester hour. Undergraduate student tuition rates are $363/semester hour. You will be billed by the University of Iowa and will receive your bill at your UI email address (student-name@uiowa.edu). UBILLS ARE SENT TO YOUR UI EMAIL ONLY—no paper bills are mailed. U-Bills are available for review and payment online through MyUI. If you need assistance, please call 1-800-272-6430.
If you have questions or need assistance with registering, please reach out to Mollie Willis in the Office of Distance and Online Education at (319) 467-0110 or doe-reg@uiowa.edu.
Classes
We are pleased to offer you a wide variety of different workshops and courses that provide research-based information for understanding gifted learners and developing appropriate programming. Each corresponds to one of the educational strands necessary for the Iowa Talented and Gifted Endorsement and will help you develop your expertise in the NAGC-CEC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted and Talented Education. Classes also explore the NAGC Pre-K – Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards.
The Iowa Board of Regents has also allowed the University of Iowa College of Education and the Belin-Blank Center to offer Iowa Licensure Renewal Units (ILRUs). ILRUs cannot be counted for the TAG endorsement, but they can apply to relicensure and are available for specific opportunities (e.g., the Advanced Placement Summer Institute and the Iowa Talented and Gifted Association conference).
Current & Upcoming Courses
Introduction to Educating Gifted Students (SUMMER)
CSED:4137:0EXW
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The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to gifted education and talent development, aligned with national standards in knowledge and skills in the field. The course takes advantage of a variety of sources of information and asks participants to apply new understandings and skills in practical ways. Assignments are differentiated for different roles in schools today; participants will develop knowledge and skills essential for successful teaching, counseling, or coordinating gifted/talented programs. (3 s.h.)
Instructor: Erin Lane, M.D.
Dates & Time: May 22 - July 18, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
Academic Acceleration (Summer)
PSQF:4123:0EXW
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Acceleration as an effective curricular intervention for high-ability students; forms of acceleration, research evidence for acceleration, and process of implementing acceleration; reasons for persistent negative attitudes about acceleration; advocation for acceleration; skills for effective practice and implementation. Academic acceleration is the least-utilized yet most effective curricular intervention for gifted and high-ability students. Learn about the research evidence supporting acceleration and how to implement acceleration using well-established tools and procedures. Discover how to identify students who would benefit from acceleration. Explore attitudes and preconceptions about acceleration and learn how to advocate for appropriate policies in local schools. (3 s.h. - this course counts 1 s.h. toward the Psychology, Programming, and Administration strands of the TAG Endorsement)
Instructor: Antonia Szymanski, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 12 - August 3, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Required: Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students. Colangelo, Assouline, & Gross (2004). Free e-copies at www.nationdeceived.org (contact Belin-Blank Center to request print version at no additional charge). A Nation Empowered: Evidence Trumps the Excuses Holding Back America's Brightest Students. Assouline, Colangelo, VanTassel-Baska, & Lupkowski-Shoplik (2015). Free e-copies at www.nationempowered.org; purchase e-book from Amazon; discounted print volumes at Belin-Blank Center.
Family Issues in Giftedness (SUMMER CHAUTAUQUA)
CSED:4119:0001
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This course will explore family dynamics and issues that arise when one or more children are identified as gifted. Issues related to the child, his/her relationships with parents and siblings, as well as school and family relationships will be discussed. Just in time to plan for the upcoming academic year. (1 s.h.)
This workshop is part of the Belin-Blank Chautauqua courses. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/14/2023 - 07/05/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON.
Instructor: Kristine Milburn, Ed.D.
Dates & Time: June 14 - July 5, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
Cognitive/Affective Needs of Underachieving Gifted (SUMMER)
CSED:4126:0WKA
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This class focuses on identifying the needs of gifted youth, as well as on teaching interventions appropriate for gifted children and adolescents. The needs of twice-exceptional youth are emphasized. (1 s.h.)
Primary Instructor: Anna Payne, M.Ed.
Dates & Time: July 5 - July 25, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
Cognitive/Affective Needs of Underachieving Gifted (SUMMER)
PSQF:4126:0WKA
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This class focuses on identifying the needs of gifted youth, as well as on teaching interventions appropriate for gifted children and adolescents. The needs of twice-exceptional youth are emphasized. (1 s.h.)
Primary Instructor: Anna Payne, M.Ed.
Dates & Time: July 5 - July 25, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
Creativity: Issues and Applications in Gifted Education (SUMMER CHAUTAUQUA)
PSQF:4129:0001
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This workshop provides an overview of the theories underpinning contemporary definitions of creativity. Participants will learn about instruments that were developed to measure creativity, as well as explore activities in the school environment that enhance or inhibit student creativity. (1 s.h.)
This workshop is part of the Belin-Blank Chautauqua courses. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/21/2023 - 07/12/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON.
Instructor: Anna Payne, M.Ed.
Dates & Time: June 21 - July 12, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via
ICON
Creativity: Issues and Applications in Gifted Education (SUMMER CHAUTAUQUA)
CSED:4129:0001
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This workshop provides an overview of the theories underpinning contemporary definitions of creativity. Participants will learn about instruments that were developed to measure creativity, as well as explore activities in the school environment that enhance or inhibit student creativity. (1 s.h.)
This workshop is part of the Belin-Blank Chautauqua courses. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/21/2023 - 07/12/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON.
Instructor: Anna Payne, M.Ed.
Dates & Time: June 21 - July 12, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
Curriculum Concepts in Gifted Education
EDTL:4066:0EXW
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Analyzing and refining understanding of curriculum in context of: needs of gifted and talented students, rationale for and implementation of curriculum differentiation, and curriculum principles for and applications to gifted and talented; designed for preservice and inservice educators, as well as those interested in curriculum development, design, and delivery. (3 s.h.)
Instructor: Laurie Croft, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: March 20 - May 12, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Prog/Curr For High Ability Students (SUMMER CHAUTAUQUA)
EDTL:4073:0001
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Programming and curriculum for K-12 students identified as gifted or highly able; in-class differentiations, special projects for pull-out programs, facilitating research projects, mentoring in advanced programming.
This workshop is part of the Belin-Blank Chautauqua courses. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/19/2023 - 07/10/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON.
Instructor: Alena Treat, Ph.D.
Dates: June 19 - July 10, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Offered: Online via ICON
Topics: Acceleration as an Option for Gifted Students
EDTL:4075:0WKA
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Research clearly shows that acceleration is the most effective curriculum intervention for gifted/talented learners, but few educators are familiar with the reserach--or with the multiple ways to appropriately accelerate a student's academic progress. This workshop shares the most up-to-date research and recommendations.
Participants must join one of the spring 2023 webinars about acceleration (Feb 23 or Mar 23 ); all participants receive an automatic 50% tuition scholarship from the Belin-Blank Center (scholarship is determined by the cost of graduate tuition, and those registered as undergraduates receive a smaller scholarship). Contact Dr. Ann Shoplik (ann-shoplik@uiowa.edu ) for more information.
Instructor: Laurie Croft, Ph.D.
Time and Location: March 28 - April 17, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Topics: Talent Development for Gifted Students (SUMMER CHAUTAUQUA)
EDTL:4075:0001
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Research clearly shows that acceleration is the most effective curriculum intervention for gifted/talented learners, but few educators are familiar with the research--or with the multiple ways to appropriately accelerate a student's academic progress. This workshop shares the most up-to-date research and recommendations.
This workshop is part of the Belin-Blank Chautauqua courses. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/12/2-2023 - 06/30/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON.
Instructor: Laurie Croft, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 12 - June 30, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Understanding and Addressing the Unique Needs of Gifted LGBTQ+ Students(SUMMER)
EDTL:4075:0WKA
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Examination of various topics that allow educators to implement strategies for helping high-potential students succeed in gifted/talented programs.
Instructor: Haley Wikoff, Ph.D.
Time and Location: May 15 - June 2, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Teacher Training for Advanced Placement Courses (SUMMER)
EDTL:5080:0WKB
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The Advanced Placement Summer Institute provides an intensive experience in developing and teaching an AP courses. Teachers receive an overview of the AP Program and prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom materials applicable to an AP class in their subject are. (2 s.h.)
Participants must participate in and complete the Advanced Placement Summer Institute sponsored by the Belin-Blank Center; participants will receive an automatic 50% tuition scholarship off the cost of graduate tuition.
Instructor: Randy Lange, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: July 13 - Aug 2, 2023
Platform: Online via
ICON
Teacher Training for Advanced Placement Courses (SUMMER)
EDTL:5080:0WKC
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The Advanced Placement Summer Institute provides an intensive experience in developing and teaching an AP courses. Teachers receive an overview of the AP Program and prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom materials applicable to an AP class in their subject are. (2 s.h.)
Participants must participate in and complete the Advanced Placement Summer Institute sponsored by the Belin-Blank Center; participants will receive an automatic 50% tuition scholarship off the cost of graduate tuition.
Instructor: Randy Lange, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: July 20 - Aug 4, 2023
Platform: Online via
ICON
Math Programming for High Ability Students (SUMMER)
PSQF:4122:0WKA
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his workshop will focus on the intersection of theory underlying the unique challenges presented by talented students and practice necessary to develop the mathematical talent of gifted students. Participants will develop strategies for assessment and program implementation. (1 s.h.)
(Participants do not need a background in mathematics or math education).
Instructor: Ann Lupkowski Shoplik Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 6 - June 26, 2023
Platform: Online via
ICON
Gifted & General Education Collaboration (SUMMER)
EDTL:4153:0WKA
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Gifted teachers know that gifted students often need differentiated learning experiences throughout the school day. This workshop will examine how classroom teachers and the gifted/talented resource teacher can collaborate to provide appropriate instructional services to gifted students. Participants will examine collaborative models, planning process, and recommendations for both direct and indirect services. Teams of classroom and gifted education teachers are encouraged.
Instructor: Gerald Aungst, M.Ed.
Dates & Time: July 10 - July 28, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Academic Acceleration (Summer)
PSQF:4123:0EXW
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Acceleration as an effective curricular intervention for high-ability students; forms of acceleration, research evidence for acceleration, and process of implementing acceleration; reasons for persistent negative attitudes about acceleration; advocation for acceleration; skills for effective practice and implementation. Academic acceleration is the least-utilized yet most effective curricular intervention for gifted and high-ability students. Learn about the research evidence supporting acceleration and how to implement acceleration using well-established tools and procedures. Discover how to identify students who would benefit from acceleration. Explore attitudes and preconceptions about acceleration and learn how to advocate for appropriate policies in local schools. (3 s.h. - this course counts 1 s.h. toward the Psychology, Programming, and Administration strands of the TAG Endorsement)
Instructor: Antonia Szymanski, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 12 - August 3, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Required: Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students. Colangelo, Assouline, & Gross (2004). Free e-copies at www.nationdeceived.org (contact Belin-Blank Center to request print version at no additional charge). A Nation Empowered: Evidence Trumps the Excuses Holding Back America's Brightest Students. Assouline, Colangelo, VanTassel-Baska, & Lupkowski-Shoplik (2015). Free e-copies at www.nationempowered.org; purchase e-book from Amazon; discounted print volumes at Belin-Blank Center.
Teacher Training for Advanced Placement Courses (SUMMER)
EDTL:5080:0WKA
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The Advanced Placement Summer Institute provides an intensive experience in developing and teaching an AP courses. Teachers receive an overview of the AP Program and prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom materials applicable to an AP class in their subject are. (2 s.h.)
Participants must participate in and complete the Advanced Placement Summer Institute sponsored by the Belin-Blank Center; participants will receive an automatic 50% tuition scholarship off the cost of graduate tuition.
Instructor: Randy Lange, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 29 - July 20, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
Math Programming for High Ability Students (SUMMER)
EDTL:4022:0WKA
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This workshop will focus on the intersection of theory underlying the unique challenges presented by talented students and practice necessary to develop the mathematical talent of gifted students. Participants will develop strategies for assessment and program implementation. (1 s.h.)
(Participants do not need a background in mathematics or math education).
Instructor: Ann Lupkowski Shoplik Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 6 - June 26, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Differentiation at the Secondary Level (SUMMER)
EDTL:4074:0WKA
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High-ability secondary students need differentiation rooted in the content area under study. Advanced Placement is reviewed as one option for gifted secondary students; alternatives from dual enrollment to mentoring and Open Courseware are explored. Options link student abilities/needs to curriculum applications. (1 s.h.)
Instructor: Kristine Milburn, Ed.D.
Dates & Time: July 17 - Aug 4, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Science for High Ability Students (SUMMER CHAUTAUQUA)
EDTL:4021:0001
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This workshop will focus on the intersection of the unique challenges presented by talented students and the challenges of designing, implementing, and assessing quality inquiry-based instruction. (Participants do not need a background in science or science education. (1 s.h.)
This workshop is part of our Chautauqua series. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/23/2023 - 07/14/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON.
Instructor: Hallie Edgerly, PhD.
Dates & Time: June 23 - July 14, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Seminar In Gifted Education: Belin-Blank Fellowship (SUMMER)
CSED:5237:0WKA
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Teaching and counseling needs of gifted students K-12; intensive 10-day residential program. Participants accepted to the Belin-Blank Fellowship will have readings and assignments to complete and bring to campus in June.
Instructor: Laurie Croft, Ph.D
Team Teacher: Randy Lange, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: July 18 - Aug 4, 2023
Platform: Via ICON
Social Studies for High Ability Learners (SUMMER)
EDTL:4065:0WKA
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This new workshop will share resources available to teachers who want to enrich the social studies, starting with the National Geographic Learning Framework and the mindset of an explorer: Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge. Participants will gain an understanding of National Geographic Education Resource Materials and begin Phase 1 (of 3) toward Certification to be a National Geographic Certified Educator. The workshop will share other resources, and participants will develop plans to use materials with their students in the next academic year.
This workshop is part of our Chautauqua series. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/20/2023 - 07/11/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON
Instructors: Laurie Croft, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 20 - July 11, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
Academic Acceleration (Summer)
PSQF:4123:0EXW
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Acceleration as an effective curricular intervention for high-ability students; forms of acceleration, research evidence for acceleration, and process of implementing acceleration; reasons for persistent negative attitudes about acceleration; advocation for acceleration; skills for effective practice and implementation. Academic acceleration is the least-utilized yet most effective curricular intervention for gifted and high-ability students. Learn about the research evidence supporting acceleration and how to implement acceleration using well-established tools and procedures. Discover how to identify students who would benefit from acceleration. Explore attitudes and preconceptions about acceleration and learn how to advocate for appropriate policies in local schools. (3 s.h. - this course counts 1 s.h. toward the Psychology, Programming, and Administration strands of the TAG Endorsement)
Instructor: Antonia Szymanski, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 12 - August 3, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Required: Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students. Colangelo, Assouline, & Gross (2004). Free e-copies at www.nationdeceived.org (contact Belin-Blank Center to request print version at no additional charge). A Nation Empowered: Evidence Trumps the Excuses Holding Back America's Brightest Students. Assouline, Colangelo, VanTassel-Baska, & Lupkowski-Shoplik (2015). Free e-copies at www.nationempowered.org; purchase e-book from Amazon; discounted print volumes at Belin-Blank Center.
Evaluation of Gifted Programs (SUMMER CHAUTAUQUA)
EPLS:4111:0001
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This workshop focuses on the need for an effective evaluation plan with both formative and summative components, and provides the fundamentals of system-wide program evaluation essential for exemplary gifted programs. (1 s.h.)
This workshop is part of the Belin-Blank Chautauqua courses. The course is hybrid and the class will meet in-person and/or via Zoom between 06/16/2023 - 07/07/2023. The remainder of the course requirements will be completed via ICON.
Instructor: Kimberley Chandler, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 16 - July 7, 2023 (no work expected on July 4)
Platform: Online via ICON
The practicum is an individually arranged experience promoting research, reflection and action on participant-defined goals, and hands-on experience with gifted children. For each hour of practicum, teachers spend approximately 15 hours reading and reacting to new materials, fifteen hours working to achieve their personal goals, and 15 hours in observation and interaction with gifted and talented students. These activities frequently complement a teacher's professional responsibilities.
Practicum in Gifted/Talented Education (SUMMER)
EDTL4189:0WKA
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Practicum experience is based in local classrooms convenient for participants or at the Belin-Blank Center. Participants are provided opportunities to explore relevant literature, to assist in developing curriculum for courses and workshops in gifted education, and to observe and assist in classroom instruction. (Participants may enroll in 1, 2, or 3 semester hours, depending on section.) Needs special permission
- If you are enrolled as a full-time student in the College of Education, to complete the "official" practicum, register for EDTL:4188:0001 (focusing on students at the level for which you are NOT or WILL NOT BE certified).
- If you are a non-degree seeking distance learner who wants one semester hour of credit for practicum, enroll in EDTL:4189:0WKA.
- If you are a distance learner who wants two or more semester hours of credit for practicum, enroll in RCE:4188:0EXW.
- If you are in the Teacher Education Program and completing a practicum in an area of certification, you may enroll in EDTL:4083:0001 (TAG-Enhanced Field Experience) for an hour that will apply to the 12 hours required for the endorsement.
- Contact educators@belinblank.org for more details!
Instructor: Laurie Croft, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: Jul 17 - Aug 4, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Practicum in Teaching & Curriculum Development in Gifted Education (SUMMER)
EDTL:4188:0EXW
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Practicum experience is based in local classrooms convenient for participants or at The Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Participants are provided opportunities to explore relevant literature, to assist in developing curriculum for courses and workshops in gifted education, and to observe and assist in classroom instruction. (Participants may enroll in 1, 2, or 3 semester hours, depending on section.)
- If you are enrolled as a full-time student, register for EDTL:4188:0EXW.
- If you are a Continuing Education student who wants one credit for practicum, enroll in EDTL:4189:0WKA.
- If you are a Continuing Education student who wants two or more practicum credits, enroll in RCE:4188:0EXW.
Instructor: Laurie Croft, Ph.D.
Dates & Time: June 26 - Aug 3, 2023
Platform: Online via ICON
Chautauqua
The Belin-Blank Chautauqua features six separate summer workshops on campus with additional online components. Participants may enroll in just one (or more!) of the workshops. Those who enroll at the graduate level for all three workshops in either week—or both—receive an automatic tuition scholarship from the Belin-Blank Center for one of three classes (i.e., three workshops for the cost of two; six for the cost of four). Chautauqua offers opportunities in the Psychology, Programming, and Administrative strands, making earning the endorsement easier than ever.
If a course is part of the Chautauqua summer session it will be noted in red in the course descriptions above (coming soon).
Although online courses offer greater flexibility, face-to-face classes enhance networking opportunities, engagement with others who share your interests, and more detailed discussions. Our summer Belin-Blank Chautauqua classes include either virtual or face-to-face time with colleagues for two days for each class, as well as follow-up time to submit summative work.
Endorsement in Two Summers
If you'd like to earn your endorsement over two summers, take advantage of Chautauqua. Enroll in six one-semester workshops scheduled over two weeks and complete each class within three weeks of start dates. Chautauqua provides an accelerated pace for those who want to know more about advanced learners before school begins in August. You can plan on earning your endorsement by participating in Chautauqua over two summers since courses are different (participants can substitute practicum for one Chautauqua course during the second summer and still receive the same scholarships).
Endorsement in One Summer
The Belin-Blank Center does offer sufficient hours over the summer to permit completion of the 12-semester-hour State of Iowa Talented and Gifted Endorsement.
