"The ULM Summer Gifted and Talented Program is a hands-on, event-filled two-week program providing opportunities for gifted and talented youth to explore and bond through creative and enriching learning experiences. I look forward eagerly to the ULM Summer Gifted Program every year, and hope your child can join us this coming summer!"
- Dr. Dorothy Schween
Department Head, Curriculum and Instruction
NEXT SUMMER PROGRAM - 2010
Summer Program Overview
For children identified as gifted and/or talented and/or learners with high levels of academic ability and creativity.
R.E.A.C.H.
Research Enrichment Acceleration Creativity for children with High potential
This program consists of a two-week mini-course on an original, thematic conceptual unit designed especially for children with high potential. Classes are organized: Elementary (1-3), Middle (4-5-6), and High School (7-12).
Daily Schedule:
8:30am-8:45am Arrival
8:45am-11:45am Mini-Course
11:45am-12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm-2:45pm Mini-Course
2:45pm-3:00pm Dismissal
Eligibility
-Completed grade 1-11 during 2009-2010 school year and-Provide evidence as gifted and talented according to Louisiana State Department of Education Guidelines in Bulletin 1706
OR
Those students of high potential who are not identified as gifted require screening – Cost $40
Screening includes:
-Analysis of official reports of standardized test scores at or above 90%
-A battery of screening assessments to include:
Characteristics Screening, Brief Academic Screening, and Creativity Screening
-Screening dates to be announced
Summer Program Dates and Times:
Date: TBD, 2009Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Location: ULM Campus
Cost: TBD**
*This includes tuition, instructional activities, materials, and limited accident insurance.
Application and Inquiry Contact:
Dr. Dorothy SchweenREACH Summer Gifted Program
College of Education & Human Development
Monroe, LA 71209
(318) 342-1266
(318) 342-3131 - fax