West Virginia Association for the Gifted and Talented
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Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program Begins in June Buckhannon-Gifted children from across the state and country will get a taste of what “real college life” is like this summer. For two weeks, the students, ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old, will be participating in the Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College. The 26-year-old program offers an abbreviated college experience which includes accelerated classes in astronomy, physics, robotics, higher math, and the social sciences. These classes are all taught by college professors. Students attending the College Prep session may even earn college credit for participation in the program. The students live in dorms, are closely supervised, and use the college’s facilities like real college students. The camp also emphasizes fun and recreation: dances, movies, field trips, athletic pursuits and a Talent Show round out their activities. This summer, fifth through eighth graders will attend camp from June 22 – July 5. Eighth through eleventh graders will attend from July 13 – July 26. Applications will be accepted until June 10th. To be eligible for the program, students must be identified as gifted or have scored in the 97th percentile on the mathematics or verbal section of a standardized achievement exam. For further information, contact the Summer Gifted Office at 304/473-8072 or e-mail sgp@wvwc.edu. Applications can be easily downloaded from our website at: http://www.wvwc.edu/wvwc/gifted/giftcamp.html. Join our growing LIST-SERVE group. this is a perfect opportunity to share your ideas & comments on a wide variety of gifted subjects. Check it out at WVAGT LIST-SERVE .Updated April 29, 2008 by pl_miller@hotmail.com |
The purpose of the West Virginia Association for the Gifted and Talented is to promote the education of the gifted and talented in West Virginia, to coordinate the efforts of gifted educators within the state, to provide a communication network for individuals interested in the education of gifted and talented youth, to disseminate gifted education information to educators, parents, and public officials, and to serve as advocates for our students. |
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State Position
The latest issue of AEGIS has arrived, thanks to the efforts of LINDA SWEENEY! See excerpts under AEGIS, Conference, WV Department of Education, and the Nicholas Green Award. |
Call for Presenters
Help Wanted!
Who will succeed Linda
Sweeney?
Sweeney?
Gifted Education Advocates
Take Concerns to Washington
Take Concerns to Washington
Nominations for the WVAGT Nicholas Green Distinguished Award should be submitted to: Jonathan Ramey WVAGT Past President 340 Kerry Lane Madison, WV 25103 E-mail: catz.meow@verizon.net Checklist for Nomination Packet Student composition (no more than 750 words) Letter(s) of recommendation (from someone other than nominee’s family member) Current school photo of student (digital or original – no photocopies.) |
| 2008 NICHOLAS GREEN AWARD Applications Due April 21! |
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