Friday, November 7, 2014

ISBE Gifted Education Teacher Endorsement

Gifted Education Teacher Endorsement
ISBE advises the ELIS system now is open for teachers who have passed the NES exam to submit their application for the Gifted Education Teacher Endorsement.
Click on the Professional Development webpage for information about the Gifted Endorsement; viz:
  • how IAGC can help with test preparation
  • details from the Illinois State Board of Education, including a link to Frequently Asked Questions
  • how to contact ISBE for all questions about the gifted endorsement

Friday, April 12, 2013

NEW - Gifted Endorsement Proposal - public comment deadline June 3


ISBE is proposing standards for endorsements for gifted education teachers and gifted education specialist.  These endorsements will be optional, and individuals will not be required by the rules to hold either one in order to be assigned to gifted programs.


ILLINOIS REGISTER
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 27
STANDARDS FOR ENDORSEMENTS CERTIFICATION IN SPECIFIC TEACHING 
FIELDS

SUBPART C: ADDITIONAL TEACHING FIELDS
Section 27.490 Gifted Education Teacher
Section 27.495 Gifted Education Specialist

 Public comment may be submitted either via e-mail (addressed to rules@isbe.net) or via standard mail (addressed to Shelley Helton, Agency Rules Coordinator, ISBE, 100 North First Street - S-493, Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001)."

Public comment due: June 3, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Upcoming Events: March - November, 2013

Illinois Association for Gifted Children 

Upcoming Events


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October, 2013
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Monday, September 10, 2012

Register for IAGC 18th Annual Convention

Register NOW for IAGC's 18th Annual Gifted Convention, Feb. 10-12, 2013, in Naperville. Save $ by December 7! Go to http://ning.it/Omp0i9