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Hormel Gifted Symposium this summer!

I have been to the Hormel Gifted Symposium 2 summers in a row and it is an amazing opportunity for professional development.  Nationally known experts are brought to Austin, MN for three days in June to do in depth PD that I don't see at other conferences.  Unlike a usual conference where you sample in 50-60 minute increments at Austin you get 3 in depth sessions with the same presenters 3 days in a row so you really get into the topic with an expert and get to actually talk about your students and challenges.  I highly recommend it.  This summer creativity expert Patti Drapaeu is coming again and there are some good ones on Culturally Responsive Teaching too.

http://www.gtsymposium.org/
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