The Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award
This award program is designed to recognize distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts, in children grades 3 through 6. One child per state can be named a Nicholas Green Distinguished Student and that winner receives a $500 U.S. savings bond and an NAGC Certificate of Excellence.
Deadline for applications is Sept. 1.
Selection Procedure | Application
The Illinois Association for Gifted Children is an organization of parents, educators, and others committed to the education and development of children with diverse gifts and talents. We educate, support, and influence those who touch the lives of children and focus our energies to meet the needs of children with gifts and talents in Illinois.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sep. 1 scholarship deadline - Carol Morreale
Announcing the …
Carol Morreale Student Scholarship Award
Carol Morreale Student Scholarship Award
Application for the Carol Morreale Student Scholarship Award
The Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC) is pleased to announce the Carol Morreale Student Scholarship Award. The Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC) is delighted to participate and facilitate this endeavor for students in our state.
This award is funded by memorial donations made in Carol Morreale’s name. It is designed to recognize excellence in children. The Award will include a one-time check in the amount of $1000. The selected student will be chosen from grades 1 through 8 and have demonstrated excellence in language arts and/or mathematics. In addition, financial need will be a consideration. We look forward to seeing that Carol’s legacy benefits children who demonstrate excellence.
Procedure
IAGC has developed the following procedure for selection. Applications will be accepted for students who have demonstrated excellence in language arts and/or mathematics.
- Self-nominations as well as nominations from parents, teachers, students and community and civic groups will be accepted. The applicant must demonstrate high ability in language arts and/or mathematics. Included test results and/or observations that demonstrate strength in these areas.
- At least two letters of recommendation are required with one from an individual with professional qualifications (teacher, counselor, and/or psychologist, etc.).
- Students must be between grades 1 and 8 at the time of selection and include a sample of their work.
- Student applicants must submit a composition about why they feel they qualify and why they want the scholarship. Include information on how the scholarship be used.
June 25 Family Conference
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Here is news from our colleagues at Northwestern University Center for Talent Development:  Annual Family Conference: June 25, 2011, featuring keynote presenter Jim Delisle Each summer, Center for Talent Development hosts an enriching and informative afternoon event designed to guide gifted students and their families in making wise educational decisions. Parents hear from professors, psychologists, school administrators and businesspeople on diverse topics ranging from gifted children’s needs to saving for college. Students in PreK through grade 3 enjoy an afternoon of games and activities, while students in grades 4 through 12 attend mini-classes presenting fascinating applications of their favorite subjects and introducing them to various career paths. Educators who attend can earn professional development units.Join us for the 2011 Opportunities for the Future Conference on Saturday, June 25. Our keynote speaker is Jim Delisle who will present "Parenting Precocious Kids." Students can attend intriguing sessions such as
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Hurry! Gifted Education Seminar - The Next Step
If you already have taken the Gifted Education Seminar, "The Next Step" is for you, June 27-30 in Palatine IL. Go to http://ning.it/eUNp3M
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
SENG Summit 2011 discount deadline extended to June 10
SENG Summit registration discount has been extended to June 10. For more info, go to http://ning.it/jxkPSo
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