2020 APTTI Cancellation

Due to the concerns of the COIVID-19 pandemic and in cooperation with the University of Iowa and College of Education leadership, the 2020 APTTI (planned for June 29 – July 2) is canceled. We were very much looking forward to this professional development event, but we hope to see everyone next year for the 2021 APTTI. 

To assist in finding other professional development opportunities appropriate for AP teachers, below are some options for online courses and online APSI programs. 

University of Iowa Online Courses

The University of Iowa offers many online classes for teacher professional development, Iowa License Renewal Units (ILRUs), and continuing education. Please see below for various online courses, and see here for a complete course catalog. 

To participate in online classes: If you are a non-degree seeking student, you must register with Distance and Online Education. To receive the State of Iowa Endorsement in Talented and Gifted Education, you may register as either a graduate or undergraduate student, regardless of your professional status.  Once you have your HawkID and password, you can follow the directions to register for the courses here.  

1. Introduction to Educating Gifted Students (RCE:4137:0EXW – 3 semester hours), June 8 – July 27 (Dr. Susannah Wood)
2. Special Topics: Understanding and Addressing the Unique Needs of Gifted LGBTQ Students (EDTL:4096:0WKA – 1 semester hour), June 8 – 26 (Dr. Haley Wikoff)
3. Current Readings and Research (EDTL:4085:0WKA – 1 semester hour), June 15 – July 6 (Dr. Laurie Croft)
4. Cognitive and Affective Needs of the Gifted (PSQF:4125:0WKA – 1 semester hour), June 29 – July 17 (Dr. Megan Foley Nicpon).
5. Teaching and Learning for Global Perspective (EDTL:4093:0EXW – 3 semester hours), June 15 – August 6 (Dr. Kathryn Kauper)
6. Special Topics: Field Geology of the Midwest (EDTL:4096:0EXW – 4 semester hours), June 29 – Aug 6 (Dr. Ted Neal)
7. Differentiation at the Secondary Level (EDTL:4976:0WKA – 1 semester hour), July 8 – 28 (Dr. Kristine Milburn)
8. Special Topics: Giftedness 101 (EDTL:4076:0WKA – 1 semester hour), July 15 – August 4 (Anna Payne)   
9. Special Topics: Personalized Education and Plans for Gifted (EDTL:4096:0WKB – 1 semester hour), July 6 – July 24 (Lori Duffy-Danker)

Online APSIs

There are some AP Summer Institutes (APSI) that are now providing online workshops. If you are interested in attending an online APSI, please check this College Board website, and make sure to check “filter for online workshops.”  The College Board also offers AP Online Professional Development options. 

We were anticipating a great week with you, but we will look forward to next year! Please email us at aptti@belinblank.org with any questions.

COVID-19 Update

In response to COVID-19, we are following the University of Iowa’s guidance and the CDC’s recommendations, and will continue to do so as the situation changes. We are committed to maintaining the safety and well-being of all our visitors.

Currently, all Belin-Blank Center events are scheduled to proceed as planned. As the days and weeks go on, please monitor our Emergency Alerts page often for updates about whether a specific Belin-Blank Center event or program has been canceled, rescheduled, or moved online.

If the University of Iowa requires that we cancel an event or program due to reasons related to COVID-19, all registered participants will receive a full refund of any paid fees associated with that event or program. They will also receive an email.

Upcoming Event or Program	Date Scheduled	Status (Current March 12, 2020)
AP Teacher Training Institute	June 29 – July 2	Proceeding as Planned
Belin-Blank Fellowship Program	June 21 – 26	Proceeding as Planned
Blank Summer Institute	June 22 – 26	Proceeding as Planned
Bucksbaum Academy Information Day	March 24	Proceeding as Planned
Bucksbaum Academy Information Day	April 28	Proceeding as Planned
Chautauqua I	July 5 – July 11	Proceeding as Planned
Chautauqua II	July 12 – July 18	Proceeding as Planned
I-Excel test date at Belin-Blank Center	June 11	Proceeding as Planned
Invent Iowa State Invention Competition	April 20	Proceeding as Planned
Javits-TICE Professional Development	June 15 – 16	Proceeding as Planned
Junior Scholars Academy – Session 1	June 15 – 19	Proceeding as Planned
Junior Scholars Academy – Session 2	June 22 – 26	Proceeding as Planned
Junior Scholars Academy – Session 3	July 6 – 10	Proceeding as Planned
Junior Scholars Academy – Session 4	July 13 – 17	Proceeding as Planned
National Invention Convention	June 3 – 5	Proceeding as Planned
National JSHS	April 15 – 19	Under Review
Perry Research Scholars Institute	July 6 – 17	Proceeding as Planned
Secondary Student Training Program	June 17 – July 24	Proceeding as Planned
STEM Excellence Professional Development	June 9 – 10	Proceeding as Planned
Summer Art Residency	July 6 – 24	Proceeding as Planned
Summer Writing Residency	July 6 – 24	Proceeding as Planned
Summit on the Neuroscience of Twice Exceptionality	July 20 – 21	Proceeding as Planned

Current as of March 12, 2020, 2:15pm CDT.

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Assessment & Counseling Clinic

In order to maintain the health and safety of our staff and clients, please contact us to reschedule if you or your child are ill, if you have known exposure to COVID-19, or if you have recently traveled to a location with a high rate of COVID-19 (as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). We will work with you to ensure your rescheduled appointment occurs as soon as possible. If you are planning to travel by airplane for the evaluation, you may also consider rescheduling your child’s appointment to reduce risk of exposure.