Associated Colleges of Illinois: Mentor Online

Many people believe that gifted learners can learn in any environment and that they have no special needs. The articles in this area of our website point out that this is not the case. Students who have intellectual, creative, leadership, or physical gifts need to be in settings at least part of the time where they can be challenged by their peers and can have opportunities to develop their capacities even further. What kinds of environments and learning opportunities are most appropriate? Read what some foremost authorities on this subject have to say. Judy Fiene (more…)

Throughout the year I have been sending you interesting tidbits from Kappa Delta Pi – for those of you who are not familiar with KDP, I thought you might find it interesting to learn a little bit about this professional organization. ( check out kdp.org for more info). To receive full benefits from KDP, please let me know if you would like to become a member. Judy

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, is committed to recognizing excellence and fostering mutual cooperation, support, and professional growth for educational professionals.

As part of its ongoing dedication to educators, the Society offers:
• Workshops & Conferences
• Books, Journals, & Other Publications
• Scholarships & Grants
• Community Service Projects
• Teachers Hotline
• Employment Resources
• Professional Development
• Other Resources

Last week Donna Goodwyn posted places where you could purchase books — I’d like to piggy back off her suggestions and add that you could usually find coupons to add to your discount. For example, go to Google and type in Scholastic Coupon Code http://www.retailmenot.com/view/scholastic.com and you will find additional savings! You could do this for all purchases –  just Google the name of the place you are shopping and add “coupon code” to the end — you will be really surprised at your savings!
Judy