November 4, 2003

April 30, 2004
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  1. M E M O R A N D U M
    1. DOE/FLAG for Teachers New to Gifted Education
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

F. PHILIP HANDY,

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Vice Chairman

LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.

CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA

JULIA L. JOHNSON

WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.

LINDA K. TAYLOR

M E M O R A N D U M

Coordinators, District Gifted Programs

Directors, Lab Schools

Commissioner of Education

Donnajo Smith, Program Specialist for Gifted

Willard White, President, Florida Association for the Gifted

DOE/FLAG Workshop for Teachers New to Gifted Education

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) and the Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG)

are pleased to announce the DOE/FLAG Workshop for Teachers New to Gifted Education to be

held on July 26, 2004, in Tampa, Florida. The workshop will provide

information about curriculum, instruction, and assessment for gifted students

tips for managing classrooms in various service delivery models

opportunities for networking and mentoring with veteran gifted teachers.

The workshop will be held in the College of Education on the University of South Florida

campus, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida, on July 26, 2004, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and

concluding by approximately 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee; however, all travel expenses

are the responsibility of the individual participant or school district.

A block of guestrooms has been reserved at the La Quinta Inn, 3701 East Fowler Avenue,

Tampa, for the evening of Sunday, July 25, 2004, at the rate of $69.00 per night (single/double).

Reservations may be made directly with the La Quinta by phoning (813) 910-7500. Be sure to

request the DOE/FLAG room rate. Reservations made after July 10, 2004, will be subject to rate

and space availability. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance.

A shuttle from the

Tampa International Airport will cost from $12 to $25 each way from the airport to the hotel.

MICHELE POLLAND

Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services

325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 614 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0475 • www.fldoe.org

DOE/FLAG for Teachers New to Gifted Education

Accommodations for participants who have special needs will be available.

appropriate accommodations, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Shaunessy at (813) 974-7007 no later

July 11, 2004

To ensure receipt of a copy of workshop materials and resources, please return the enclosed

registration form to Donnajo Smith before

July 9, 2004

, by fax at (850) 245-0955.

questions arise, you may reach Ms. Smith by phone at (850) 245-0478 or electronic mail at

donnajo.smith@fldoe.org.

Please feel free to make additional copies of the attached brochure to disseminate information to

interested school personnel.

We look forward to providing a meaningful professional growth

opportunity for teachers new to gifted education!

Exceptional Student Education Directors

FLAG Board Members

Renee Speisman, ISRD Director