Calendar

VAGTC Calendar of Events 2021 as at 25.1.21

Term 1

•       Tuesday, January 19 – AAEGT Affiliates Meeting 1 for 2 Reps – 7.30 to 9pm.
•       Wednesday, January 20 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 1 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•       Wednesday, March 3 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 2 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•   In the Week Starting March 1 – Region 1 North-West Rural Parent Seminar 1 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)
•   In the Week Starting March 22 – Region 2 North-West Metro Parent Seminar 2 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)
•       Wednesday, April 7 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 3 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•   Thursday, April 8 – VAGTC Strategy Day at Mentone Grammar 9.30am to 1.30pm TBC.

Term 2

•       Wednesday, April 21 – AAEGT Affiliates Meeting 2 for 2 Reps – 7.30 to 9pm.
•       Friday, April 30 – VISION Magazine Deadline for VISION 1, 2021.
•   In the Week Starting May 3 – Region 3 South-West Rural Parent Seminar 3 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)
•       Wednesday, May 5 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 4 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•   Sunday, May 23 to Saturday, May 29 – Gifted Awareness Week – Theme: Thriving as Gifted.
•       Sunday, May 23  – AAEGT Presentation 11am EST – ‘Thriving, not just Surviving’ Prof Karen Rogers and Dr Peta Hay.
•   In the Week Starting May 31 – Region 4 South-West Metro Parent Seminar 4 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)
•       Wednesday, June 2 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 5 – 6.30 to 8.30pm

Term 3

•       Wednesday, July 7 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 6 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•   Friday, July 23/Saturday, July 24 – National Education Summit – City. 
•   In the Week Starting August 2 – Region 5 North-East Rural Parent Seminar 7 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)
•   Saturday, July 31/Sunday, August 1 – 24th Biennial WCGTC World Conference – Part 1
•       Wednesday, August 4 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 7 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•   Saturday, August 7/Sunday, August 8 – 24th Biennial WCGTC World Conference – Part 2
•   In the Week Starting August 23 – Region 6 North-East Metro Parent Seminar 7 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)
•       Wednesday, September 1 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 8 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•   In the Week Starting September 13 – Region 7 South-East Rural Parent Seminar 7 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)

Term 4

•       Wednesday, October 6 –  VAGTC Committee Meeting 9 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•   In the Week Starting October 11 – Region 8 South-East Metro Parent Seminar 7 to 9.30pm (PROPOSED)
•       Wednesday, October 27 – VAGTC AGM Dinner and Presentation – 6 to 9pm.
•       Thursday, October 28 – VISION Magazine Deadline for VISION 2, 2021.
•       Wednesday, November 3 – VAGTC Committee Meeting 10 – 6.30 to 8.30pm.
•       Wednesday, December 1 – VAGTC Breakup and Dinner – 6.30 pm onwards.

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.

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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