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Upcoming Events

Tasmanian Association for the Gifted Inc.

Professor Nicholas Colangelo will deliver a lecture on;
12 pm, Saturday 25th March 2023
Online Delivery Acceleration: An intervention that meets the academic and social needs of gifted students 

“The key question for educators is not whether to accelerate a gifted learner but rather how”

Book your place at https://www.trybooking.com/CGCHV

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 attached Flyer below for details.

2020-Education-Awards-VEEA-DL-flyer-FinalDownload

2022 AGM Documents  November 9

Notice of AGM 2022 Letter

2022 VAGTC Letter to Members – Notice of AGM 22

AGM Guest Speakers:

AGM Guest Speakers: Featuring student voice through “Stories of the Gifted” – videos presented at the National Education Summit Gifted Symposium including live Q&A with the students. (6.50PM – 7.20PM)

2022 AGM Agenda

VAGTC AGM Agenda 9.11.2022 (click on link o download)

2022 Annual Report

VAGTC 2022 Annual Report  (click on link to download)

2021 AGM Documents  October 27 

2021 Annual Report

VAGTC 2021 AGM Annual Report

2021 Annual General Meeting Minutes

VAGTC AGM Minutes 27.10.21

2020 AGM Documents  October 28 

2020 Annual Report

VAGTC 2020 AGM Report

2020 Annual General Meeting Minutes

VAGTC AGM Minutes 28.10.2020 

 

 

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FREE Parent Seminars 2023

The Department of Education and Training has agreed to fund VAGTC for a further three years to provide free parent seminars and support.

We are pleased to offer the following seminars for 2023.
Semester One

Term 1

ONLINE: What is Possible in School Provision? (What is reasonable to ask your school to provide?)
Thursday 9 March 7:30pm – 9:00pm
1 hr & 30 Mins – Completed 

This seminar will focus on the possible school-based interventions, opportunities and learning strategies that focus on providing appropriately for the needs of gifted and high ability learners, including ideas for classroom differentiation, grouping, Individual Learning/Education Plans, acceleration, and enrichment. At the start of the year, it can take a while for things to be put into place. How do you support your child in the interim? What immediate resources can you offer or encourage your school to access?



ONLINE: Establishing Rapport with Your Child’s School
Tuesday 21 March 7:30pm – 9:00pm
1 hr & 30 Mins

This seminar will focus on:
An overview of themes and issues about the importance of rapport and the various needs of  your Gifted child in relation to school.
How to advocate for your child with the teachers at school and building positive rapport between home and school.
And discuss where you can go for help.

Further information will be sent to participants closer to the date with zoom link and presenter details.

Book your spot via the Try Booking Link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/CGIBQ


 

ONLINE: Parent Discussion Night
Monday 27 March 7:30pm – 9:00pm
1 hr & 30 Mins

An opportunity to network and discuss.

Many seminar participants have expressed the desire to discuss questions and issues with people experienced in the area of gifted education along with other parents.  Many have found it very helpful to share with others who have similar experiences. 

In this seminar, we invite participants to send in questions prior to the evening or bring topics for discussion to the session.  
Break out spaces will be made available to explore a range of topics with experienced facilitators.

Further information will be sent to participants closer to the date with zoom link and presenter details.

Book your spot via the Try Booking Link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/CGIBV


Term 2
Please keep checking back on this page and our Socials for  Topics and Booking Links for Term 2.




 

 

 

 

The VAGTC supports academic research to further the field of gifted education.

If you are interested in taking part in any of the research studies listed below, please click on the links to gain access to the study.

The VAGTC does not endorse any studies that are conducted outside the VAGTC, nor is the VAGTC responsible for any outcomes that may result in any research participation. It is recommended for all participants to read through all the documentation provided by the Researcher prior to proceeding in any research.

If you are an academic researcher please email info@vagtc.org.au with details of your research, ethics approvals and links to your research.

Children’s Perception of Psycho-Educational Assessments

What experiences do children and young people have of psycho-educational assessment and reports?

We are seeking to recruit children and young people, aged between 10 and 18 years, to take part in a study to understand their experiences of psycho-educational assessment and the associated report.

Few studies have investigated report writing from the perspective of children. It is anticipated that the results of this research will provide additional insight into how psychologists can structure their report writing practice to benefit children and their education.

Participation is confidential and will involve a 30 to 45 minutes interview. Each child will receive a $10 Coles Voucher in appreciation of their time.

This project is being conducted by Joanne Lindelauf, under the supervision of Dr Andrea Reupert and Dr Kate Jacobs, as part of her PhD project in the Faculty of Education at Monash University.

The study has ethics approval from Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee.

For more information, please contact Joanne at joanne.lindelauf@monash.edu

Educators: Secondary school teachers

What experiences do children and young people have of psycho-educational assessment and reports?

We are seeking to recruit children and young people, aged between 10 and 18 years, to take part in a study to understand their experiences of psycho-educational assessment and the associated report.

Few studies have investigated report writing from the perspective of children. It is anticipated that the results of this research will provide additional insight into how psychologists can structure their report writing practice to benefit children and their education.

Participation is confidential and will involve a 30 to 45 minutes interview. Each child will receive a $10 Coles Voucher in appreciation of their time.

This project is being conducted by Joanne Lindelauf, under the supervision of Dr Andrea Reupert and Dr Kate Jacobs, as part of her PhD project in the Faculty of Education at Monash University.

The study has ethics approval from Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee.

For more information, please contact Joanne at joanne.lindelauf@monash.edu

Families: Homeschooling in Australia

Invitation to Participate in a GERRIC Gifted Education Study


Homeschooling Gifted/High Ability students in Australia:  Comparative qualitative case study research

Dr Conejeros, Endeavour Scholarship Fellow, from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and Dr Susen Smith, GERRIC Senior Research Fellow, School of Education, UNSW Sydney are seeking volunteer research participants to examine Homeschooling for gifted/high ability students (HC180379).

Would the research study be a good fit for me?

The study might be a good fit for you if:

  •  You are a family that is doing home education.
  •  You have a Gifted/High Ability child who is being homeschooled.
  •  Your Gifted/High Ability child is between 7 and 14 years’ old.
  •  You are willing to participate in the research project.
  •  Your son/daughter is willing to participate in the research project.

Will I be paid to take part in the research study? 

There are no additional costs associated with participation in this research study, nor will you or the participant be paid.

If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the study, please contact:

Name: Dr. Leonor Conejeros Solar

Email: leonor.conejeros@pucv.cl

Announcement: July 30, 2018

Closing: December 31, 2018

April 23 2019

WEBSITE DESIGN

Victorian Association of Gifted and Talented Children
To our valued Members
The VAGTC is currently designing a new website. Our aim is to not only improve the technology and graphic appearance of our online presence but to make knowledge and expertise from the field of Gifted Education more accessible to:
Educators and Pre-Service Teachers
Parents
The Department of Education and Training
Students
We are continuing to advocate for gifted and talented students in Victoria by supporting:
Rural and City Seminars and Workshops
Academically Challenging and Enriching Events for Students
Parent Support Groups in Regional Areas
Advice Line
Vision Magazine
Gifted Resource Book
We are working to present video previews of innovative programs on our new website and plan to expand our media to webinars, podcasts and informative video

October 25 2019

Big Win for Gifted Kids, Big Win For All

Yesterday’s historic decision to provide 60 million dollars in funding support to assist schools in their provisions for gifted and talented students across Victorian State schools is an enormous win for gifted kids. This group has so often been overlooked in preference to supporting students with learning difficulties, but the research tells us that gifted kids need just as much support. Many do not reach their true potential or demonstrate their talent capabilities without suitable pro- grams that instruct, inspire, and support them, and we know that profoundly gifted students, those with particularly high IQ scores often struggle socially/emotionally, and organizationally.

This funding should enable students in the top 10% of State schools to gain access to the support programs that they need, allowing them with suitable assistance to demonstrate their true talent. Whilst this is a win for the students them- selves, this is a win for schools and a win for society.

A win for schools in that by supporting gifted kids we raise the bar of expectation, and experience tells us that when we explicitly raise the bar of expectation with support for top end students, the middle band and lower band can follow suit, raising the academic culture of a whole school.

A win for society, because gifted students are often the passionate creatives, problem solvers and critical thinkers of the world. When nurtured these students have the potential for exceptional achievements. Achievement expressed through critical medical breakthroughs, solutions to engineering problems, creative approach- es to environment care and sustainability, and technological advancement.

It is worth investing in gifted kids. It is a win for all and I applaud the State Government for this initiative.

Mark Smith, President
Victorian Association for Gifted and Talented Children (VAGTC)
Unit 2/3 Wellington Street, KEW, VIC 3101
E: president@vagtc.org.au M.Ed Gifted & Talented Education

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Other Associations we work with include
  • The Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented – AAEGT

  • The Department of Education and Training – DET

  • Catholic Education Melbourne – CEM

  • University of New South Wales – UNSW

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