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25.01.2022 With the VAGTC Annual General Meeting via Zoom just two and a half weeks away (Wednesday, October 28), VAGTC have a Guest Speaker. We are very grateful to Professor John Munro for again giving so generously of his time to support the VAGTC. Details are as follows: AGM Welcome will commence at 6.30pm (VAGTC Members and Non-Members Welcome) Guest Speaker: Professor John Munro ... John's Presentation: 6.50 to 7.20pm with (10 minutes Q&A at 7.20pm) Focus: Practical Intelligence We again congratulate Professor Munro on winning the Australian Association for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children's National Award for Eminence in 2020. The formal VAGTC AGM Agenda will follow on from John's Presentation, taking place from 7.30 to 8.30pm. All are welcome to stay and hear about the work of the VAGTC over the last year, regardless of whether you are a VAGTC Member or just an interested onlooker. However, only VAGTC Members will be eligible to vote. If you are a non VAGTC Member but would like to attend the AGM, please register via our Try Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BMBET which has been set up specifically for all non VAGTC Members. All VAGTC Members already have all the Zoom Meeting details for connection at 6.30pm on the night. We hope to see a good number present on Wednesday, October 28 from 6.30pm.

25.01.2022 See the Good Weekend in 'The Age' today. VAGTC President, Mark Smith talks to Anders Furze regarding, 'How Best to Educate Gifted Kids'.

23.01.2022 ABC News are currently working on a national story about families who are seeing benefits from learning from home, and who might be considering homeschooling or part time attendance mixed with home -schooling after the coronavirus situation ends. If any of our members or followers are thinking of maybe following that model if you are happy to tell your story, please contact Ellen Coulter, ABC News Hobart, email, [email protected]. She is happy for any of you to make contact with her at any time.

22.01.2022 Great to see the following news from Grok Learning: Free activities for COVID-19 We've temporarily given free access to all Grok Learning materials for school students to support remote teaching. Free access available until July 5. https://groklearning.com/launch/

20.01.2022 DET VAGTC Parent Seminar Series 2020 The VAGTC in partnership with the Department of Education & Training, Victoria (DET) is facilitating FREE Parent Seminars which aim to educate and support parents of high ability children. The VAGTC in partnership with the(DET) is facilitating FREE Parent Seminars which aim to educate and support parents of high ability children.... Set up in rural and metro regions, these Seminars are designed to support cluster group collaborations that can continue after the seminar. We are encouraging attendees to register for seminars in their region Please go to https://www.vagtc.org.au/seminars/ for further information and TryBooking links

19.01.2022 Expression Of Interest For VAGTC Seminar Presenters VAGTC provides professional development for educators and support to parents through seminar presentations provided online or face to face. Seminar lengths vary from one hour to a full day and cover a wide variety of topics. We aim to expand our offerings. Do you have expertise or resources that you would like to share? If you are interested in developing seminars and/ or presenting please send your expression of interest to... [email protected]. Remuneration is on an hourly basis. Presenters Should have: Minimum of 5 years experience in gifted education Post graduate qualifications in gifted education and/ or extensive experience working with gifted children Experience and ability in presenting at conferences/ seminars VIT registration ABN

19.01.2022 VAGTC SHORT ONLINE SEMINAR: Catering for Gifted Student with Remote Learning Thursday, 23 April 2020 This Seminar will be provided as a practical resource for Educators and Parents. It will run from 4:00 to 4:45 pm and will share what Educators of the Gifted and Talented are providing by way of teaching and learning in the online space. The Seminar will be FREE. ... It will be run via Zoom (Link to be provided closer to the date) For information and Try Booking Link go to: https://www.vagtc.org.au/upcoming-events/

19.01.2022 A reminder we still have DET Seminars to go and due to Stage 4 Restrictions have been changed to Online Format over 2 nights. DET VAGTC Parent Seminar Series 2020 The VAGTC in partnership with the Department of Education & Training, Victoria (DET) is facilitating FREE Parent Seminars which aim to educate and support parents of high ability children.... The VAGTC in partnership with the(DET) is facilitating FREE Parent Seminars which aim to educate and support parents of high ability children. Set up in rural and metro regions, these Seminars are designed to support cluster group collaborations that can continue after the seminar. We are encouraging attendees to register for seminars in their region Please go to https://www.vagtc.org.au/seminars/ for further information and TryBooking links

17.01.2022 BOOKED OUT - No more spots available If you go to our Try Booking Link you can place yourself on a waiting list if any available spots become available VAGTC SHORT ONLINE SEMINAR: Catering for Gifted Student with Remote Learning... Thursday, 23 April 2020 See more

16.01.2022 Dear VAGTC Members, Friends and Seminar Attendees, Due to the growing concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus, we have decided to Cancel the Parent Seminar which was scheduled to take place at Parade College Preston on Thursday, March 19 from 6.30 to 8.30pm. The TryBooking for this event has been closed down, and a Cancellation message has been placed on our website. The VAGTC apologises for any inconvenience caused. Anyone who has paid for the Parent Seminar will be re...funded via the TryBooking system. We do hope to be able to run the Parent Seminar later in the year when the health crisis has passed, and will provide information regarding this re-schedule at a later date. Thanks very much for your understanding.

15.01.2022 VAGTC SHORT ONLINE EDUCATOR SEMINAR: Catering for Gifted Students with Remote Learning The VAGTC are pleased to be able to offer a short online Educator seminar This online seminar is a repeat of the well-received session run in April during the first remote learning phase. It is provided as a practical resource for educators who would like tips and strategies for catering for high ability students during this second remote learning phase.... Cost: $22 for non-members and $11 for members. The session will be run via Zoom (link to be provided closer to the date) Cost: $22 for Non-Members $11 for VAGTC Members Thursday, July 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm includes Q+A Seminar will be run via Zoom (Link to be provided closer to the date) Go to: https://www.vagtc.org.au/seminars/ for further information

13.01.2022 This link has marvelous resources for stimulating those’ under 5’ children. Great ideas for gifted students as well as developing minds. https://fordhaminstitute.org//smiling-through-thirty-two-r

11.01.2022 Suddenly Homeschooling: Resources for Parents of Gifted Children belinblank.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/

11.01.2022 Please note due to COVID-19 restrictions the Seminar below will now be held online. Spots still available for Monday 7th June if you would like to register details below. GIFTED & HIGH ABILITY CHILDREN 101... MONDAY JUNE 7, 7.30-9.00PM ONLINE 90 Minutes This seminar will summarise last years presentations which focused on identifying gifted and high ability learners, understanding these children and their needs, advocating effectively for them at home and at school, collaborating with other parents and school staff to best serve the needs of these children, and support options by way of books, websites and events. Most suitable for those that didn’t attend last year, or those that would like a recap. Register via Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BPBSQ

10.01.2022 UPDATE to Semester Two VAGTC Free Parent Seminars: We have added another seminar on the 9th November. All Semester Two Seminar Details Below: God to https://www.vagtc.org.au/seminars/ for all information and for TryBooking Links to register your spot. What are the Parent Seminars about?...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Another great resource.

09.01.2022 VAGTC DET Seminars are back for Semester Two! To register your spots please go to https://www.vagtc.org.au/seminars/ for all Try Booking Links. What are the Parent Seminars about?...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Tasmanian Association for the Gifted upcoming PD learning evening for teachers. To register go to https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=737179

08.01.2022 New Parent Network in the Kyneton Region Tuesday 1st December, 7.00-7.30pm Hosted by Cindy Bradford [email protected] Guest Speaker: Kathy Harrison VAGTC committee... The first Parent-network meeting will start with a 30 minute online information session with a guest speaker, Kathy Harrison. Kathy has kindly agreed to volunteer her time and answer parent questions about raising gifted and talented children. If you are interested in attending the presentation, please add your details using the following link https://forms.gle/nPiGsUoQqo3izfSA7 Using this link automatically collates information into one spreadsheet including questions we want Kathy to answer in her presentation. If you cannot access this form, please send a message to [email protected] and she will email you the information. The link for the online presentation will be sent to parents who add their details to the spreadsheet to ensure the video conference is secure. For further information go to: https://www.vagtc.org.au/upcoming-events/ If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Bradford. [email protected]

06.01.2022 VAGTC DET Seminars are back for Semester One! To register your spots please go to https://www.vagtc.org.au/seminars/ for all Try Booking Links. What are the Parent Seminars about?...Continue reading

06.01.2022 Kyneton Parent Network Zoom Meeting Thursday 25 February, 7.30 pm Topic: What is an Independent Learning Plan? How does it work and how can I help?... Contact: Cindy Bradford [email protected] Our Parent-Network group decided last year to try and meet (in person or virtually) each term starting in February 2021. Any suggestions and offers of assistance to organise and run the events during the year would be appreciated. Thanks to those who have already volunteered. Please keep offering. The first zoom meeting will be held on Thursday, 25th February at 7:30 - 8:00p.m. The topic will be - What is an Independent Learning Plan (ILP), how does it work and how can it help? I will be sharing my son's ILP as an example but would love to hear/see an ILP from other education centres; kindergartens and schools and feedback about what is useful and most helpful. If you would like to attend and/or offer your own experiences of ILPs, please let me know and I will send you a link to the zoom meeting. We are also hoping to hold an informal get-together for families who have signed up to the Parent-Network. The get-together is planned for the Kyneton Botanical Gardens on a Sunday in the second half of March. However, this depends on the weather and COVID cases. Please let me know if you are interested in being part of an actual meet and greet. Any suggestions and offers of assistance to organise and run this get-together would be gratefully accepted. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thanks, Cindy Bradford [email protected]

05.01.2022 VAGTC Parent Seminar 2020: Online Format The VAGTC are pleased to be able to offer the first of the original parent seminar that was cancelled to an online format Limited to 16 participants as we trial our online delivery... Thursday 30, April 6:30pm - 8:30pm FREE Online Via Zoom (Link to be provided closer to the date) Are you parenting a student who is Gifted and Talented? Are they of high ability, or high potential, maybe creative, achieving musically, in sport or another endeavour, emotionally and socially energised, experiencing challenge along with strengths (2e), or of above average intelligence with a commitment to succeed; or possibly under-achieving and needing a challenge? You might be surprised to learn you have a gifted child. This seminar shares current theorists’ definitions of giftedness, and how we understand and support these young people. Working Collaboratively With Schools and Teachers Individual Learning Plans Learning Strategies Programs For further information go to https://www.vagtc.org.au/upcoming-events/

03.01.2022 The Debbie Youd Conference, which was scheduled for Thursday, April 30 has been Postponed and will now take place sometime in September. We will let you know closer to the time when that Conference will be held. Those that have Registered already can hold their Registration over to the September date, or can withdraw from the Conference for a full refund as relevant. Please contact our Administrator via [email protected] should you wish to withdraw from this Conference. Details for this Event will also be adjusted on the VAGTC website. www.vagtc.org.au

03.01.2022 We now have a venue for the face to face seminar: GIFTED & HIGH ABILITY CHILDREN 101 MONDAY JUNE 7, 7.30-9.00PM FACE TO FACE Mount Alexander College, 165-175 Mount Alexander Rd, FLEMINGTON VIC 3031... 90 Minutes This seminar will summarise last years presentations which focused on identifying gifted and high ability learners, understanding these children and their needs, advocating effectively for them at home and at school, collaborating with other parents and school staff to best serve the needs of these children, and support options by way of books, websites and events. Most suitable for those that didn’t attend last year, or those that would like a recap. Register via Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BPBSQ

02.01.2022 The Department of Education and Training (DET) are calling for Nominations for the following State Education Awards. It is wonderful to see that this year two new Awards have been created: Outstanding Provision for High-Ability Students Primary Award and Outstanding Provision for High-Ability Students Secondary Award. It would be wonderful to see deserving State Teachers nominated for these award categories. Nominations close on Monday, June 8. Please see flyer below for further information.

01.01.2022 Educator Seminar Short Online Seminars Catering for Gifted Students with Remote Learning with a Specific focus on either English/Humanities or STEAM The VAGTC are pleased to be able to offer a short online Educator seminars These online seminars are a diversified repeat of the well-received sessions run in April and June during the first and second remote learning phases. They are provided as a practical resource for educators who would like tips and strategies for cateri...ng for high ability students during remote learning, with a specific focus on either STEAM or English/Humanities. Cost: $25 for Non-Members $15 for VAGTC Members STEAM FOCUS Monday, August 31 4:00pm 5:00pm includes Q+A Seminar will be run via Zoom (Link to be provided closer to the date) ENGLISH/HUMANITIES FOCUS Wednesday, September 2 4:00pm 5:00pm includes Q+A Seminar will be run via Zoom (Link to be provided closer to the date) For further information please go to: https://www.vagtc.org.au/seminars/

01.01.2022 Save The Date 24th Biennial World Conference Dubai The WCGTC Executive Committee is excited to invite you to attend the 24th Biennial World Conference that will be hosted in Dubai, UAE. The mission of the WCGTC is to focus on developing the future of gifted education. The World Conference creates a space where individuals can discuss and share visions of developing the future of gifted education worldwide.... Attendees will enjoy keynotes, parallel sessions, symposia, and workshops delivered by international experts in gifted education and talent development. We encourage all researchers, educators, practitioners, psychologists, parents, among others interested in the needs of gifted learners to come to Dubai worldgifted2021.com