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VISION Newsletter: February 2022
Activity and enthusiasm abound as we prepare for the Belin-Blank Center’s many student and professional learning programs, services, and information sessions scheduled for the next several months. Read more from our director, Dr. Susan Assouline.
Highlighted This Month: Summer Programs for Students
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Summer programs are open! This year's offerings include science, technology, engineering, art, math, and writing. All of our programs give students access to valuable university-level resources and experts, whether they are online or on campus, full-day or residential. Check them out and register/apply now!
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What's Going On?
Full-Day Summer Program for Grades 3-8
Our Junior Scholars Academy takes kids on a deep dive into healthcare, creative writing, computer science, herpetology, and more. Come explore with us!
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Mark Your Calendars
Don't miss any exciting opportunities for students, families, and educators at the Belin-Blank Center!
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Level Up Your Writing
Experience The Writing University and our UNESCO City of Literature in our summer writing programs! In our Workshop for Young Writers (grades 6-8) and Summer Writing Residency (grades 9-11), students can learn from world-class faculty from one of the premier writing universities in the country, home to the famed Iowa Writers Workshop. Applications are now open!
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High School Artists
Spend your summer learning from world-class faculty, hanging out with other student artists, and building your portfolio. Apply today for our Summer Art Residency!
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Find Out More About Starting College Early
Our Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy Information Days are designed to give you the information you need to decide whether applying for early entrance to college is right for you. Experience what being a Hawkeye is like and learn more about our program, the University of Iowa campus, and the Iowa City community.
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Academy for Twice-Exceptionality
The Belin-Blank Center is now accepting applications for our Academy for Twice-Exceptionality! This Academy partners with college students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or who identify as Autistic. We'll help foster and support a successful college experience and enhance community engagement as an Iowa Hawkeye.
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Earn Your TAG Endorsement This Summer
This summer, in collaboration with the College of Education, the Belin-Blank Center will offer sufficient hours to complete the State of Iowa Talented and Gifted Endorsement. Participation in Chautauqua provides six of the required hours. Fully online classes, including the individualized practicum experience, provide the rest.
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Summer Professional Learning for Educators
The Belin-Blank Center will be offering multiple professional learning opportunities in Summer 2022. Two excellent examples are our Advanced Placement Summer Institute and the Belin-Blank Fellowship. You are invited to both!
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Making Decisions About Grade-Skipping
On February 26, we will host an online professional development session about using our Integrated Acceleration System when considering a grade skip.
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Fencing: An Individual Sport Using Both Body and Brain
Sponsored
Looking for a fun, exciting way to get your children moving? Let them try fencing! One of the ten safest Olympic sports, fencers use their minds to outwit their opponents by making lightning-fast tactical choices. Fencing is a lifetime sport that improves balance, coordination, reaction speed, focus, and self-confidence.
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Good to Know!
New Faces at the Belin-Blank Center
We are pleased to formally introduce our two new colleagues, Dr. Nesibe Karakis and Mr. Dominic Balestrieri-Fox.
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Early Entrance to College: Are You Ready?
Early entrance to college is a great option for students who are ready. What do we mean by ready? Our experts explain.
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The Case for Acceleration
Dr. Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik answers all your questions about academic acceleration on this episode of the Neurodiversity Podcast.
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B-BC Alum Featured by Vice President Harris
We love to see our alumni going on to great things! Check out the Vice President of the United States' feature of Dasia Taylor, winner of our 2020 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
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Strengths-Based Assessment to Better Understand Your Student’s Unique Needs
The Belin-Blank Center’s Assessment and Counseling Clinic is pleased to partner with Bridges 2e Center for Research and Professional Development to facilitate access to their Suite of Tools for our clients.
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