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.

EDU 455/C&I 555
Instructor: Darla Williams, M.Ed.  darla@wsquaredconsulting.net

Dates: This is a 6 week, self-paced online course with a flexible start date. As such, course participants must be comfortable working independently and self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. Participants may register for the course now.  No new registrations will be accepted after July 15, 2020. Participants must complete the course by August 15, 2020.

Registration fee:  $250
Credit: 30 OPI Renewal Units or 2 Semester Credits (semester credits are offered through the University of Montana and are 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.

Upon receipt of course payment by WMPLC, the instructor will enter the student into the course Moodle and send an introductory email, at which time the participant may begin the class. The instructor will then collect the UM credit paperwork and payment, which will be sent to the University of Montana on August 31, 2020, along with final grades.

This course requires the participant to access a couple of texts through their school or public library or purchase said materials from booksellers such as Amazon.  The instructor may be available to assist with locating copies, if needed.

Event Number: 21531001