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The Center for Gifted Studies:
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Welcome
Western Kentucky University, Center for Gifted Studies has provided services to young people who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for almost thirty years. The Center is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Coordinator, Gifted Programming. The Coordinator will have responsibility for program coordination, professional development, as well as grant writing and implementation. Responsibilities: The following duties are customary for this position, but are not construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs. 1. Plans and facilitates student programming throughout the year 2. Provides professional development for educators and parents 3. Is a productive team member 4. Writes grants for programming and scholarship opportunities 5. Assists in opportunities offered by The Center for Gifted Studies and in operations of The Center 6. Potential to teach graduate classes in gifted education
Required Qualifications: 1. Master’s Degree with specialization in Gifted Education 2. Excellent written and oral communication 3. Experience providing professional development 4. Excellent organizational skills 5. Ability to manage materials for professional development 6. The ability to drive to various locations
Desired/Preferred Qualifications: 1. Doctorate Degree 2. Background in science or mathematics 3. Education background and/or experience in media and technology to include web maintenance, social networking, etc.
Salary Grade: 108 Expected Salary Range: $38, 000.00 - $40, 000.00 annually
Applications for employment will be accepted electronically only. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, a current resume, along with names, addresses, and daytime phone numbers of three professional references using the on-line application process. Three letters of recommendation and transcripts may be requested at time of interview. Please refer to the following website to http://asaweb.wku.edu/wkujobs. For further assistance call (270) 745-5934. Reference requisition number S2414. To ensure full consideration please submit all application materials by September 13, 2009. Position will remain open until filled. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. News
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Gifted children come from all backgrounds
Position Available: Coordinator, Gifted Programming
Western Kentucky University, Center for Gifted Studies has provided services to young people who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for almost thirty years. The Center is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Coordinator, Gifted Programming. The Coordinator will have responsibility for program coordination, professional development, as well as grant writing and implementation.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Applications for The Berta Lecture Series, The Administrators Institute and The Leadership Institute are now available! Events
Leadership Institute XIV
December 3 & 4
2010 Winter Super Saturdays
January 30, February 6, 13 & 20
Spring Break, London
April 2 -11
SCATS
June 13 - 25
AP Institute
June 27 - July 2
VAMPY
June 27 - July 17 |
The application for The Center's spring 2010 trip to London is 
The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) has announced the 2009 Legacy Book Awards, nationally recognized awards that honor outstanding literature related to gifted children and their education. TAGT distributes nominated books to a nationwide panel of reviewers who evaluate the books according to their long-term potential for improving the lives of gifted youth, categorized by audience:
Who are gifted children? At The Center's Diversity and Developing Gifts and Talents workshop on Friday, educators, administrators and counselors discussed at length how to identify and properly serve gifted children of all backgrounds because gifted children come from all backgrounds. A recent study of teacher attitudes indicates that many educators have mistaken impressions about young people who are gifted.