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Centers > Center for Gifted Education
-Center for Gifted Education-
‘Creating and Implementing Innovative Program services for all high ability learners,
their families, and educational professionals’’
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:30-11:45
12:45-5:00
Friday
7:30 -12:30
-Office Location-
Picard Center
200 Devalcourt Blvd
Room 266
Lafayette, La 70504
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Center for Gifted Education is an instructional, research, and service center-- one of only about 20 such comprehensive centers focusing on the needs of high ability/gifted learners in the nation and the only one of its scope in the State of Louisiana.
The work of the center is guided by a newly formed
Center for Gifted Education Advisory Committee.
Our advisory committee meets regularly to provide support and expert ideas on how to enhance services and create partnerships for the benefit of the University, College of Education, and key stakeholders.
PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE SECOND ISSUE OF OUR QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER. LOTS OF EXCITING AND NEW INFORMATION!!!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pre-Collegiate Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)
JUNE 10-13 AND JUNE 17-20
(NO CLASSES ON FRIDAYS)
Brochure for Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is below, see ALL courses available for students in grades K-6. Download, complete and Submit
2013 SUMMER ENRICHMENT BROCHURE
PARENTS, ALSO DOWNLOAD THIS FORM, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH REGISTRATION INFORMATION
2013 SEP FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM
SEP program course options include:
Exciting, challenging, and innovative courses in Humanities, Science, Mathematics, LegoRobotics, the Fine Arts, Problem-Based Learning and Critical Thinking Games ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
TESTING FOR PREK AND K-3 INFORMATION
WE ARE CONTINUING TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR PREK TESTING DURING THE WKS OF APRIL 8 & 15TH- PLEASE DOWNLOAD YOUR APPLICATION, COMPLETE AND CALL THE OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT FOR TESTING - 482-6701.
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE IN THE K-3 GROUP TESTING SESSION ON APRIL 13TH. SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!
click below for general information & the application form
SEP General Information
2013 Summer Program Application Form
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Summer Scholars Residential & Commuter Program
Grades 7-9: June 23-28
click below program information details
Summer Scholars Residential & Commuter Program Overview
DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW FOR RESIDENTIAL/COMMUTER PROGRAM
2013 Summer Program Application Form
SUMMER SCHOLARS REGISTRATION PACKET, GRADES 7-9
SUMMER SCHOLARS REGISTRATION PACKET
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FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT ANY OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM OPTIONS, TESTING, ADMISSION CRITERIA, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL:
BRENDA TRAHAN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(337) 482-6701
btrahan@louisiana.edu
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-The Center's Services Include-
- Professional Development workshops and consultation services for educators
- Family workshops for parents, guardians of high ability/gifted learners
- Pre-Collegiate Enrichment programs for students in grades PreK-Grade 9
- Program and staff development assistance for area school districts.
- Consultation services for families
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships with existing University programs, local school districts, state and local agencies to extend resources and understanding of the needs of high ability learners, educators, and families in Southwest Louisiana & nationwide.
Additionally, the College of Education offers a Master's Degree Program in Gifted Education, for more details, download information available below on left OR contact
Dr. Christine Briggs, Graduate Program Coordinator at cbriggs@louisiana.edu
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Our Staff
Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, Director
jdavis@louisiana.edu
(337)482-6689
Mrs. Brenda Trahan, Administrative Assistant
btrahan@louisiana.edu
(337) 482-6701 Ms. Dorothy Slater, Graduate Assistant
dslater@louisiana.edu
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For more information regarding the Masters Degree Program in Gifted Education, click here
(In order
to view the pdf files, you may need to download
and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Center for Gifted Education Advisory Commitee
Dr. Christine Briggs, Associate Professor & Director, Teaching & Learning Alliance
Coordinator, Graduate Program in Gifted Education
Dr. Toby Daspit, Associate Professor &
Co-Director, National Writing Project of Acadiana
Dr. Lucy Begnaud, Instructor
Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. William Reick, Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Doug Williams, Professor & Director
Center for Innovative Learning & Assessment Technologies
Dr. Peter Sheppard, Associate Professor
Interim Department Head
Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Paula Montgomery, Associate Professor
and Associate Dean
College of Education
Dr. Gerald Carlson, Dean
College of Education
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Professional Development Institute for Educators
information is forthcoming!!
Important Gifted Education Links
National Association for Gifted Children
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Hoagies Gifted: All things Gifted
More links to come SOON!!
New Book! ks
Chapter 3: 'Importance of Family Engagement' by Dr. Joy Lawson Davis (Center Director)
AVAILABLE at Implementing-RtI-With-Gifted-Students-P1663
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