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A chance to try Math Circle at Emory
Think of Emory Math Circle as a club for kids in grades 6-12 who love math — not just working math problems, but deeper thinking about mathematical concepts.
The program meets on Saturday afternoons on the Emory campus. Groups are taught by Ph.D. students from the Emory Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
If Math Circle sounds like it might be a fit for your child, you can sign up for a sample session this fall. The sample classes are open to only to students who have not participated in Math Circle. (Those who have attended the math festival at Emory, but have never enrolled in Math Circle, are eligible.)
Saturday enrichment classes in Gwinnett for elementary & middle school students
The fall session of Gwinnett Alliance for Gifted Education’s Saturday Exploration Program will begin October 7, 2017.
These Saturday morning classes, held at Level Creek Elementary School in Suwanee, are designed for gifted and high-achieving students in grades 2 through 8. Topics for fall include computer programming, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and zoology.
Registration deadline is September 25.
Online certificate in gifted education for parents as well as teachers
When Arizona State University asked me to share information about their online graduate certificate program in gifted education, I was reluctant at first. I think of gifted ed certification as something for classroom teachers, and I think most of my readers are parents.
However, the university representative said this program of study would also be useful for parents who homeschool their gifted kids, or for parents who simply want to better understand their children’s learning needs and how to better advocate for their kids within a traditional school setting.
I’m all for parents becoming stronger advocates for their children — and, in time, for the general population of gifted children — so if you want to know more, download the PDF of the Graduate-Certificate-Gifted-Education-Program-Guide. To enroll, you must have a bachelor’s degree. The certification requires five classes and they say it can be completed in two years.
Duke TIP at UGA for 5th and 6th graders
Registration is open for the October 7, 2017 session of the UGA-Duke TIP Academic Adventures program for students in grades 5 and 6.
This one-day program, held on the UGA campus, gives talented kids a chance to study topics of interest with other high-achieving peers.
Topics for the October session include engineering and design, politics and rebellion, psychology, sharks, and an introduction to the criminal justice system framed as a trial of the young wizard Harry Potter.
To participate in Academic Adventures, your child must be registered with the Duke TIP 4th/5th/6th Grade Talent Search. Not registered with Duke TIP? Learn more about how to get started so you can take advantage of opportunities like this one.
Popular classes will fill up quickly. If you get shut out of your top choice, or if October 7 isn’t convenient for you, stay tuned — another session of Academic Adventures is planned for December 2.
November Duke TIP scholar weekend at UGA
UGA has opened registration for the Duke TIP Scholar Weekend at UGA to be held November 11-12, 2017, at the UGA campus in Athens. Students in grades 8 to 11 can spend the weekend on the UGA campus studying an academic topic of their choice.
Classes for the November weekend include topics in business, international politics, engineering, life sciences, music, and more.
The weekend program costs $450 for students staying in a hotel on campus, or $400 for students who want to commute to the program each day. Financial aid is available.
To participate, a student must either:
- Be registered with the Duke TIP Talent Search program; or
- Obtain confirmation of gifted status from the Duke TIP headquarters
Popular classes will fill quickly.
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