The Parallel Curriculum Class

 

The National Association for Gifted ChildrenÕs Parallel Curriculum Model will be examined to give participants an opportunity to preview the model and to work with it in a guided setting.  The goal of the class is to begin establishing familiarity with the model in order to build the capacity to apply facets of the model to curricular areas for classroom instruction.

The Parallel Curriculum model is a cumulative model of past curriculum models rolled into one.  It is multi layered so that the curriculum can be more adequately altered to meet the needs of diverse learners.  It is easy to see where standards fit and how they can be adapted.  By looking at the model participants will see possibilities for constructing quality curriculum with multiple choices for implementation. 

The four Parallels consist of the Core Curriculum, the Curriculum of Connections, the Curriculum of Practice and the Curriculum of Identity.  Each parallel provides opportunities for educators and learners to explore areas in varying degrees of depth and complexity. 

 

WHAT WILL BE COVERED?

Participants will:

 

WHAT SKILLS WILL THIS HELP ME DEVELOP?

The class will support development of skills in curriculum design and curriculum development.  Bring a curriculum theme, unit, or idea you would like to develop or revise.

This class addresses IAGC Knowledge Standards 1, 4, 5 & 6.

 

WHAT ARE THE DATES, TIME FRAMES AND TOPICS?

Class will meet:  June 26-30, 2006 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

An additional day of out of class work will be required.

Taught by:  Dr. Rima Binder and Dr. Sally Y. Walker

Location:  Lake County College, 19525 W. Washington Street, Grayslake, IL

           

Participants will be required to have a copy of The Parallel Curriculum by Carol Tomlinson, Sandy Kaplan, Jann Leppien, Deb Burns, Jeanne Purcell and Joe Renzulli, Corwin Press.  It would be helpful to have read the first chapter for the first class session.

Co Sponsored by IAGC and Northeastern Illinois University

 

Please complete registration.  Mail check and registration form to:  IAGC, 800 E. Northwest Hwy, Suite 610,  Palatine, IL 60074

 

Registration Form for Parallel Curriculum, June 26-30, 2006

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Fees 

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__________$50 New Member fee

__________$295 Early Bird, prior to May 19, 2006

__________$345 Late registration, after May 19, 2006

 

IAGC Non-members

__________$345 Early Bird, prior to May 19, 2006

__________$395 Late registration, after May 19, 2006

 

No refunds will be made after the first class.  A $25 handling fee will be charged for all cancellations prior to the first class.

 

Three hours graduate credit through Northeastern Illinois University, additional  $490.

The registration for graduate credit will take place on the first day of the class. CPDUÕs available.

 

Questions? Call the IAGC office at 1-847/963-1892