Course description:  This two-credit course, Nurturing Individual Potential, is for individuals who would like to gain a better understanding about the characteristics and unique learning needs of the gifted learner. Participants will learn how to implement successful differentiation for all students, but especially high ability/high potential students using these methods: Compacting, Learning Contracts, Extension Menus, flexible grouping, subject acceleration and integration of technology.

This course is the equivalent to 30 classroom hours (30 OPI renewal units), which is the equivalent of 2 university credits. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame.

You can register for the course now or any time before April 3, 2021; with course completion by May 15, 2021

Registration fee: $250

Credit: 30 OPI Renewal Units or 2 Semester Credits (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155. The course instructor will provide a separate registration form). The total cost savings is 40% by going through WMPLC to get university continuing education credits.

THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email.

* If you are taking the course for OPI renewal units, WMPLC will send you OPI renewal units upon completion of the semester.

* If you are taking the course for University of Montana semester credits, complete the course and submit the form and additional payment of $155 by May 15, 2021. The semester credit registration form will be shared with you when your registration is received. You will then need to send the completed semester credit form and payment to your instructor by the date listed above. The instructor will collect all of the registration forms and send them together to the U of M at the end of the semester.

Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online
booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if
needed.

Event Number: 20531005
EDU 455/EDU 555
Instructors:
Darla Williams, M.Ed.  darla@wsquaredconsulting.net
Kim Watterson, M.Ed. kim@wsquaredconsulting.net