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News and opportunities for advanced learners and those who support them.

VISION Newsletter: August 2021

The first bell of a new school year signals a fresh start for millions of families, students, and teachers. The start of this school year was a momentous first day for me as well.   Read more from our director, Dr. Susan Assouline.

Highlighted This Month: The Writers' Room

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The Writers' Room is open! Students in grades 7-10 can join us for Creative Writing: Generative Approaches or a NEW class on world-building. Better yet - join us for both and enjoy a $200 discount! Check out the class descriptions and registration information on our website.

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What's Going On?

A group of teenagers sit on a bridge and laugh Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy Information Days

Are you ready to start college early? We're offering three Information Days this fall for our Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy. Sign up to learn more!

A cartoon image of a calendar Mark Your Calendars

Save the date for all the exciting opportunities for students, families, and educators that are happening at the Belin-Blank Center!

A photo of the Earth from space Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education

The new World Council for Gifted and Talented Children principles suggest the 10 most important concepts for professional development in gifted education, to strengthen local and regional practices on behalf of gifted children around the world.

A parent looks on while their child works on a computer Research Study for Academically Talented Students

We understand that COVID-19 has affected everyone in many ways, and that, particularly as a family with a gifted and talented child, things may have changed dramatically for you over recent months. The Belin-Blank Center is conducting a research study to assess how COVID-19 is affecting families.

A teenager wears a mask and works on a laptop outside 10 Reasons to Get Started on JSHS Projects

Now that the school year is underway, it's time for Iowa high school students and teachers to get started on projects for the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium!

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Good to Know!

The Integrated Acceleration System logo The Integrated Acceleration System: Answering Your Questions About Grade-Skipping

The Integrated Acceleration System is an interactive online tool that brings together all the relevant information to help you decide if acceleration is a good fit for your student.

A painting of children looking across a bridge An Easy Way to Learn More About Your Student's Needs

I-Excel offers an opportunity for talented students to demonstrate their capabilities and helps educators and families make better-informed decisions about their students’ education.

A pair of eyes peeks out from behind window blinds What's the Best-Kept Secret in Gifted Education?

This secret is hiding in plain sight! Use it to identify students for gifted programs, figure out what they're ready to learn next, and decide whether they need to move ahead in a certain subject or skip a whole grade. Want to know what it is? Read more.

A portrait of Dr. Alissa Doobay What to Expect for Back-to-School This Year

As school restarts, the Belin-Blank Center's licensed psychologist Dr. Alissa Doobay predicts a range of academic and emotional needs among children.

A portrait of a little girl with curly hair smiling Back to School with Gifted 101: The Basics

What does it mean to be gifted? How is talent development different from gifted education? What are acceleration and enrichment, and how do they work together to benefit talented students? Read the answers in this handy guide, or share them with a teacher or school administrator who is new to gifted education.

 
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