What's happening in NH Gifted Education?
State of NH Information on Gifted Education
The regulations related to gifted education in the state of NH are available from:
http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/curriculum/gifted_talented/index.htm
Upcoming Events
8th Annual Parent and Teacher Forum
High Ability Children: Seeking Balance at Home and at School
This interactive forum will provide ideas, encouragement, and support for raising and teaching a high ability children.
When: May 24, 2012 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Barrington Middle School, 51 Haley Dr., Barrington, NH (use 20 Haley Dr. for GPS)
Registration: $10 per person, $15 per parental couple. Barrington residents free.
rsvp to Teresa Morris at 603.532.8100 x213 or email t.morris@sau47.org.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Panel will include:
Professional books will be available for sale at this event. Teachers - Certificates will be awarded for 2 hrs. of professional development
FOR MORE INFO and Directions click here.
Are you able to post a flier in your school or community? Please choose one from the pdf below.
This interactive forum will provide ideas, encouragement, and support for raising and teaching a high ability children.
When: May 24, 2012 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Barrington Middle School, 51 Haley Dr., Barrington, NH (use 20 Haley Dr. for GPS)
Registration: $10 per person, $15 per parental couple. Barrington residents free.
rsvp to Teresa Morris at 603.532.8100 x213 or email t.morris@sau47.org.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Panel will include:
- Mr. Kenneth Relihan, Social Studies, World Languages and Gifted and Talented Consultant with the New Hampshire Department of Education
- Ms. Linda Higgins, Communication Specialist from the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School
- Ms. Maurine Egan, Consultant for Gifted and Creative Children
- Sandra-Leigh Sprecker, PhD, Psychologist
- Teresa Morris, President of NHAGE and Gifted & Talented Coordinator in Jaffrey-Rindge Schools
Professional books will be available for sale at this event. Teachers - Certificates will be awarded for 2 hrs. of professional development
FOR MORE INFO and Directions click here.
Are you able to post a flier in your school or community? Please choose one from the pdf below.
| poster_2012_parent_forum.pdf |
Award Nominations
NHAGE is a proud sponsor of the Nicholas Green gifted student award and the NH Excellence in Education teacher of the gifted award each year.
Do you know of an exceptional educator of the gifted? It is time for nominations for the EDies, the NH Excellence in Education teacher of the gifted award. We are also looking for nominations of students (grades 3-6) for the Nicholas Green award.
Click below for information on current awardees, as well as nomination information for 2012. Awards
Do you know of an exceptional educator of the gifted? It is time for nominations for the EDies, the NH Excellence in Education teacher of the gifted award. We are also looking for nominations of students (grades 3-6) for the Nicholas Green award.
Click below for information on current awardees, as well as nomination information for 2012. Awards
NEWS IN THE FIELD
In November, the NAGC announced the release of the new State of the States in Gifted Education report. You can access a summary of the report on their site.
RECENT EVENTS
Journey to Belonging:
Listening to the Voices of the Gifted
The Vermont Council for Gifted Education hosted the 17th annual New England Conference on Gifted and Talented Education (NECGT) in Burlington, VT, on October 13-15, 2011. Keynote speakers were noted author James Delisle, and Colleen Harsin, Director of the Davidson Academy of Nevada.
Listening to the Voices of the Gifted
The Vermont Council for Gifted Education hosted the 17th annual New England Conference on Gifted and Talented Education (NECGT) in Burlington, VT, on October 13-15, 2011. Keynote speakers were noted author James Delisle, and Colleen Harsin, Director of the Davidson Academy of Nevada.
National Convention
NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) held its 58th Annual Convention at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, in New Orleans, from November 3rd through the 6th. There was a tremendous amount of information presented in sessions in 15 strands (such as Curriculum, Computers and Technology, and Creativity), as well as mini-keynotes and signature sessions, poster sessions and exhibitor workshops. |
 Wonderful general sessions were presented by Bill Nye (Change the World!) and noted artist George Rodrigue. More information from the conference will be available here, and at our monthly meetings. |
Our Mission: to promote the appropriate education of gifted and talented children, especially within the state of New Hampshire.
