Professional Learning and Training

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Smart Kids with Learning Difficulties featuring Rich Weinfeld

Who are the 'twice-exceptional' learners? What are the challenges in serving these students? How do we identify the gifted individual? How can gifted instruction mesh with the special instruction, adaptations and accommodat ions requi red for students with special needs? What are the laws and regulations about 'twice-exceptional' learners? These questions and more will be
addressed. Flyer (PDF)

The Northern Virginia School Leadership Center is Hosting Its Second Conversation, on October 7th from 8:30 to 11:45 am

Richard Lapchick is the director and endowed chair of the DeVos Sport Business Management Program and the director and founder of the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, University of Central Florida. He is a scholar, author and internationally recognized human rights activist and pioneer for racial equality. Described as “the racial conscience of sport,” Lapchick also is president and CEO of the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS), a group of more than 210 colleges and universities that helps student-athletes complete their college degrees while serving their communities on issues such as diversity, conflict resolution and men’s violence against women. During the 2008-2009 academic year, Dr. Lapchick is the Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the College of Education & Human Development , leading us in conversation on one of our core values, social justice. Conversation Flyer (PDF)

Educational Leadership Program Planned, Information Meeting to Be Held September 22

FCPS is offering an Educational Leadership program beginning in summer 2009 in collaboration with George Mason University. The program is for employees who want to obtain the administrative endorsement necessary for consideration for school-based administrative positions of assistant principal, principal, and student activities director. Enrollment will be limited to 30 people.
Selection criteria include three years of teaching experience—with at least one year in FCPS—and outstanding teaching and leadership ability. Participants will pay tuition and book costs. Representatives from the Department of Professional Learning and Training and George Mason University will provide information about the program, application and selection process, coursework, and internship requirements at a meeting on September 22, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Dunn Loring Center, training room 1.

To register for the information session, contact the Department of Professional Learning and Training by sending an e-mail to Rita Cloutier at rita.cloutier@fcps.edu. Include your name, work location, and telephone number in the
e-mail.

Educational Leadership Program Planned, Information Meeting to Be Held May 19

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