Fall Conference: October 22, 2021
Registration Now Open!
Katie White is a renowned educator, consultant, and assessment specialist who will be speaking on how to unlock creativity and deep learning through the lens of assessment. This is relevant for educators of ALL types of learners.
Date: October 22, 2021 (Provincial Pro-d day)
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Online
Who: K-12 educators
How do I sign up: Here!
Extra, Extra! Our Summer Newsletter is here!
Come hear all about it: Menus!
Join us as we chat with Laurie Westphal, author of the Differentiated Instruction Using Menus Series. Teachers K-12 can learn how offering choice through menus can transform your teaching and engage your learners of ALL levels.
When: April 7, 2021 @ 4:30 PST
Where: Online
Who: SAGE-BC members, K-12 (please email us for link)
Non-members: Subscribe here and receive all the benefits of membership including this workshop! Please then contact us at PSAC63@bctf.ca for a link to the workshop.
February Brings a Bounty of Professional Development Opportunities Across the Province!
February 12: Cowichan, Greater Victoria, Saanich, and Sooke Teachers' Association present Tapestry 2021 - all online!
Easy Ways to Differentiate for the High Ability Learner in your Classroom: Unsure if or how to challenge high ability learners in your regular classroom without a lot of stress or planning on your part? In this session, you will build your understanding of a high ability learners, take with you a treasure trove of practical ideas around core competencies, and receive further support throughout the year from SAGE- BC, the Specialist Association of Gifted Educators in BC.
Register here!
February 26: Coquitlam and Burnaby Teachers’ Associations and School Districts present Resilience & Renewal - all online!
The Conundrum of Twice-Exceptional Students: Understanding their Strengths and Stretches: Join us as we explore the twice-execeptional student profile. We will do a deep dive into what makes these students indeed exceptional. This will include strategies and resources for meeting their needs in a mainstream classroom, in the spirit of diversity and inclusion. We will look at a myriad of 2E cases including gifted/learning disabled, gifted with Autism, and gifted with ADD/ADHD/mental health.
Coquitlam and Burnaby teachers, register here!
April 23: Prince George District Teachers' Association present the 2021 Spring Fling Educational Conference - all online!
Easy Ways to Differentiate for the High Ability Learner in your Classroom: Unsure if or how to challenge high ability learners in your regular classroom without a lot of stress or planning on your part? In this session, you will build your understanding of a high ability learners, take with you a treasure trove of practical ideas around core competencies, and receive further support throughout the year from SAGE- BC, the Specialist Association of Gifted Educators in BC.
Register here!
Save the Date! May 17-18 2021
Virtual Summit on the Neuroscience of Twice-Exceptionality
Discuss new, unprecedented studies of twice-exceptionality, the future of research in this field, and the possibilities available for collaboration among institutions and centers that focus on gifted education and talent development. We hope that these collaborations will advance our understanding of this unique population and their strengths and challenges.
Register here
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Supporting Gifted Learners and their teachers in British Columbia
SAGE BC is one of BCTF's Provincial Specialist Associations. SAGE BC assists in the development, implementation and expansion of teacher education and programs for those working with gifted learners.
Take a moment to explore our news section below. We want to make sure you hear about all the important and exciting updates happening at SAGE-BC, so check back often to stay in the know!
Resources
Looking for gifted resources to support curriculum development, social emotional support, and a love for learning?
Check it out here!
Newsletter
Members can stay current on gifted information in British Columbia. Learn strategies and stay connected three times a year.
Summer Issue out now!
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Sign-up for a SAGE BC membership online through BCTF. Membership is available to BCTF members and non-members. Choose GIFTED from the curricular categories.
Happy Holidays from SAGE-BC
A special gift from us to our members! Please read our Winter newsletter to sign up to receive a FREE copy of a "Differentiating Instruction Using Menus" of your choice.
Find out more about this amazing offer and the resource in the newsletter.
Non-members, please click here to join SAGE-BC and receive this resource.
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