NAGC's Back to School Virtual Conference 2010
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Overview of Acceleration
Track
:
Classroom Management
Program Code:
020
Date:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
EST
SPEAKER
:
Susan Assouline, Professor and Associate Director, Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education
Description
Over the past year, members of a National Work Group on Acceleration developed a comprehensive document,"Guidelines for Developing an Academic Acceleration Policy," to assist schools in writing and modifying acceleration policy that is suited to local needs and adheres to research-based best practices. Led by one of the preeminent leaders in the study of acceleration, this webinar will provide an overview of:
categories, forms and types of acceleration, recommended elements of an acceleration policy, the research, support for acceleration, a checklist for successful implementation designed for principals, administrators, state advocates and educators, this program will not only provide a comprehensive overview, it will give you instructions on how to access and implement the guidelines free of charge!