Teachers to Explore Gifted Learning

HALIFAX, May 22, 2012 /CNW/ - The Nova Scotia Teachers Union, the Department of Education and the Nova Scotia Educational Leadership Consortium will open the first-ever Nova Scotia Summit on Gifted Education and Talent Development at Mount Saint Vincent University Wednesday May 23.

The program focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to foster a culture of diverse and inclusive learning in schools. During the three day summit there will be large group sessions, small group breakout workshops and highly respected internationally known keynote speakers. Special focus will be on The Schoolwide Enrichment Model from the new provincial guide: Gifted Education and Talent Development.

WHEN:	Wednesday May 23
	8:45 a.m. - Opening remarks
	9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Keynote address, featured speakers and sessions
	Thursday May 24
	9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Keynote address, featured speakers and sessions
	Friday May 25
	9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Keynote address, featured speakers and closing remarks
WHERE:	Seton Academic Centre (Daytime) Rosaria Student Centre (Evening)
	Mount Saint Vincent University
	166 Bedford Highway, Halifax
WHO:	Keynote Speakers:	Featured Speakers
	Dr. Joseph Renzulli	Dr. Meredith Greene Burton
	Dr. Sally M. Reis	Dr. Brian Housand
	Dr. Rachel McAnallen	Dr. Angela Housand
	Dr. Rebecca D. Eckert

NOTE***

Media are invited to the opening ceremonies and welcome throughout the summit.

For more information and for a complete summit schedule visit: www.nselc.ednet.ns.ca/gifted.

Mary Jane Webber, NSTU Public Relations Coordinator, Cell: 497-0194, Email: [email protected]