Gifted Network 2024-25
Gifted Network Meetings for the 2025-26 School Year
ARIN IU 28 will host Gifted Network Meetings for those educators who work with students who are designated as gifted. Participants will share ideas and resources that can be implemented in their districts. Information from the regional and state level will also be shared at these meetings. Network meetings will be hosted from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm on the following dates.
- September 24, 2025 (Time will be allotted to plan for the THAD competition.)
- December 3, 2025
- February 18, 2026
- April 1, 2025
Topics will include the Gifted Monitoring Process, Best Practices for Gifted Educators, Gifted Bootcamp, and Student Events/Competitions. We will review the Chapter 16 Compliance Monitoring for Continuous Improvement Systems Gifted Education Program. The 7 areas of the Gifted Facilitated Self-Assessment will be included as well as the Evidentiary Documentation. Best Practices for Gifted Educators will be shared from the state Gifted Network and among the participants.
There is no cost for these networking sessions. You can register for each session by clicking on the date above.
Gifted Bootcamp Training
The state requires a gifted bootcamp training to be done each year through the IU. This training is designed for gifted teachers, administrators, or anyone else in the district that could benefit from additional training around gifted education. Feel free to share the linked smore with anyone you think should consider attending. This training will be held at the ARIN IU on September 8, 2025. It is early in the year, but hopefully it will be beneficial to not only those attending, but also your students.
Ongoing Updates
Resources:
Contact Person
Lacie Cook
ARIN Intermediate Unit
2895 West Pike Road
Indiana, PA 15701
724-463-5300