Differentiated Super Start Projects Exciting news from Renzulli Learning! We are thrilled to introduce a new feature designed to spark student interest in Project Based Learning. After completing their Profile, your students can dive into Super Starter Projects that are aligned to their profile. Thi

Spotlight on Sources: Welcome to Renzulli Learning’s Spotlight on Sources, some of our most engaging resources to excite and inspire your students! As Summer approaches, we're all excited about the warm weather, poolside relaxation, and exciting vacations! However, we cannot forget the paramount imp

ClassLink Partnership ClassLink delivers instant access to all your web resources, including Renzulli Learning, from all your devices with a single sign in. Classlink is an environment where education and technology work together so learning can flourish. From access and analytics to cybersecurity a

Sapiens - Psychology Institute Partnership We are delighted to introduce our new distribution partnership in Brazil with Sapiens Instituto de Psicologia. Sapiens is a leader in educational testing services in Brazil, whose mission is to provide the best solutions available to educators, psychologist

Teaching Tips: Renzulli Learning has an entire database full of engaging, safe, action-oriented activities that you can easily share with your students! All activities are vetted by a team of specialists in the field of education - teachers, administrators, and curriculum specialists with advanced d

Teaching Tips: Are you interested in saving time on creating assignments for your students? In Renzulli Learning, you can send your students assignments in just a few steps! Our readymade assignments allows you to filter assignments based subject area and grade. Each subject has tons of topics to pi

North Carolina Association for the Gifted & Talented Partnership Renzulli Learning and the North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented (NCAGT) have established a partnership to support the educational and social-emotional needs of gifted students. Renzulli Learning helps to increase a chi

Teaching Tips: Are you interested in saving time on creating assignments for your students? In Renzulli Learning, you can send your students assignments in just a few steps! Our readymade assignments allows you to filter assignments based subject area and grade. Each subject has tons of topics to pi

Spotlight on Sources: Welcome to Renzulli Learning’s Spotlight on Sources, some of our most engaging resources to excite and inspire your students! Now that you’ve had a chance to explore some of our Enrichment Activities we wanted to make sure you knew all about the amazing sites presented by the A

Using Renzulli Learning’s Translated Platform to Foster Multilingualism The Renzulli Learning platform has been translated to over 8 different languages to provide multilingual support for teachers, students, and family members. Some of the featured languages are Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic. With t

Connecting Globally with Global Collaboration As we consider twenty-first century learning skills, several concepts come immediately to mind - collaboration, communication, and connecting with our broader global community. The Renzulli Learning Global Collaboration feature enables students to develo

How Do I Get Started with PBL: This week our Best Practices focuses on Project-Based-Learning.  Getting started with Project-Based- Learning is easy with the Renzulli Learning Project Wizard. There are several ways to launch into Projects: 1. Students develop high-level passion-based projects - aka

Spotlight on Sources: This month’s Best Practice comes from Mrs. Jeanne Pascon, grade 5 classroom teacher in Bloomfield, CT and Renzulli Learning consultant. A few years ago I was working with a teacher who introduced me to the book, Happy Dreamer, by Peter Reynolds. Since then, I have been advocati

Super Starter Projects that Foster Multiculturalism Emergent bilinguals have diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds that are an essential part of their identity. To effectively serve them, it is important to foster an educational environment that embraces multiculturality and multilingualism. B

Renzulli Learning’s asset-based approach allows emergent bilinguals to explore, discover, learn, and create projects and activities in their home and target language. All teachers can complement language instruction in content-based activities following these basic tasks: 1. Highlight the language u

Renzulli Learning is here to support you and your students. You don’t need to start from scratch, you can get started with what you already have! Do you have a lesson or a resource that you love to incorporate when you teach a specific unit or lesson? You can easily upload your resources into Renzul

Renzulli Learning offers you and your students the opportunity to engage with peers and collaborate on projects with students from around the world through our Global Collaboration module! Global Collaboration enables teachers to connect their students both locally, across the district, and globally

By: Jeannie PasconDirector or Professional Development and Client Support and Grade 5 Teacher from CT Admittedly, it has been awhile since I have conducted a Parent-Teacher conference as an elementary classroom teacher. However, I am really looking forward to kicking each conference off by sharing t

By: Jeannie PasconDirector or Professional Development and Client Support and Grade 5 Teacher from CT I have been writing this blog in my head since the end of August. It took a 5 day weekend for me to sit down and start to type it out… why? Because this year, 2020-21, I am a hybrid teacher in the m

Renzulli Learning and the Georgia Association for Gifted Children have established a partnership to share their resources with homes and classrooms for gifted, talented, twice-exceptional, and all students. Renzulli Learning helps to increase a child’s engagement in learning by focusing on their str

Connecticut Association for the Gifted Partnership Renzulli Learning and the Connecticut Association for the Gifted have established a partnership to share their resources with homes and classrooms for gifted, talented, twice-exceptional, and all students. Renzulli Learning helps to increase a child

Partnership with Association for Gifted and Talented Students in Louisiana Renzulli Learning and the Association for Gifted and Talented Students in Louisiana (AGTSLA) have teamed up to share their resources with homes and classrooms for gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional students in Louisiana.

Arizona Association for the Gifted and Talented Partnership Renzulli Learning and the Arizona Association for the Gifted and Talented (AAGT) have established a partnership to share their resources with homes and classrooms for gifted, talented, twice-exceptional, and all students. Renzulli Learning

Your first 12 weeks Lesson Suggestions Introduce your Students to Renzulli Learning To prepare your Students to for their Personalized Learning experience, start with the Student Introduction Lesson, which includes:  Student Introduction Animated Video  Student Tutorial: Taking the Profiler Book Sug

Renzulli Learning Home EditionEvery child has unique talents and strengths that can be cultivated.Renzulli Learning is an interactive online teaching system that provides a personalized learning environment for children and leads to higher academic performance. The goal of Renzulli Learning

Start Your Free Trial! Renzulli Learning Project Showcase Renzulli Learning includes a Project Showcase module which enables students to upload videos, images, or project documents to highlight their work. The Project Showcase feature can be utilized for any type of project or event, including: Renz

Renzulli Learning Getting Started How to Introduce Your Students to Renzulli Learning Get your kids excited to start using Renzulli Learning with any or all of the following options: Animated Introduction: Student Introduction Video Student Introduction Lesson Sharing Best Practices: Happy Dreamer:

How Do I Get Started with PBL? Getting started with Project Based Learning is easy with the Renzulli Learning Project Wizard. There are several ways to launch into Projects: Students develop high-level passion-based projects – aka Renzulli “Type III Investigations” Teachers create and assign project

US Schools Funding Options US Department of Education CARES Act The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, now allows states and school districts to devote more of their federal resources to technology infrastructure to support distance learning for students and for professional development for tea

Renzulli Learning Training Opportunities Renzulli Learning offers several different paths to Professional Development and Training. Our recorded webinars are available free for your professional learning to help you get started using Renzulli Learning and take your usage to the next level. On-demand

March is Women’s History Month!Learn how to work with Search, Assignments, and Groups, while preparing to celebrate Women’s History Month with your students!From https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for th

 Engage Your Students with Expression Style Groupsto Celebrate Black History Month!Grades 3+ and upComputer access – at least one per groupJoin our Twitter Challenge – See Below!Use the Power of the Profiler to group your students according to Expression Styles, then

The holidays are quickly approaching! Are you looking for something to do that’s FUN and ENGAGING to keep their attention, while embedding important skills and standards? Try this Winter Holiday Scavenger Hunt, teaching them critical search skills along the way, and culminating in EXPRESSION STYLE p

As I work with teachers starting their journey with the Schoolwide Enrichment Model and Renzulli Learning, I am often asked about timelines and assessing students’ work. The timeline is completely relative to the age/ability level of the students, how often you meet with them, how long you intend to

Project – ,  Problem – , and Inquiry-Based-Learning“PBL” is not a new term, but it is getting a lot of air-time lately as educators strive to teach to the 21st Century learner. “Sage on the Stage” methodologies are being left behind as more and more schools encourage teachers to use “PBL

Launching Type III ProjectsThis month’s Best Practice comes from Mrs. Brittany Motes, a 3-5th Grade Gifted and Talented Teacher, Vernon CTMy students frequently work on Type III Independent or Small Group Investigations as part of our instructional time together.  Stude

Partnering with Parents ~ Just in Time for Conferences! This month’s Best Practice comes from Mrs. Maria Schweyer, second grade teacher from Watertown, CT. Do you want to partner with parents for the success of your students? Renzulli Learning makes it easy with the Parent Portal! Once you have Prof

Have you tried creating a Differentiated Lesson yet – so that each student is offered the resources best suited for them? Did you know that you can narrow your search results by adding your own custom subtopic? Go to the Teach Tab/Lessons/New Lessons.Select your desired Grade Level.Selec

Easy and Secure Project Based LearningRenzulli Learning makes Project Based Learning (PBL) easy with our platform by providing a safe and secure environment for students to work on and showcase their projects!Students who use PBL are engaged with in-depth research experiences of real wor

In Person and Online Professional Development Renzulli Learning believes that teachers are at the heart of good teaching and we can’t underestimate the teacher’s critical role. Teachers need time and resources to build their knowledge base through ongoing Professional Development, structured profess

New School Year Transition – Have you done it yet?As your students walk through the door with their shiny lunch boxes and new sneakers, you realize that you do not want to waste ANY time in getting to know what makes them tick. What’s the best way? With the Renzulli Profiler of course!If you

Introducing Students to Renzulli Learning withHappy Dreamer, by Peter H. ReynoldsThis month’s Best Practice comes from Ms. Erin Roads, a fifth grade teacher  from Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School, in New London, CT.  Activity: Introductory Read Aloud with Scholastic PDF activities to do prio

Single Sign-On ServicesDoes your school use an “SSO” – a single sign-on service – to help your teachers and students easily manage passwords and access technology subscriptions seamlessly? Or are you often frustrated by students forgetting their passwords, using the wrong username, or simply t

Ready, Set, RenzulliThis month’s Best Practice comes from Dr. Julie Ledford, Gifted & Talented Teacher, from Fort Worth, Texas. In today’s fast-paced world, students need technology skills to keep up with new developments and compete in the workplace. As an educator, it is crucial to integrate t

The Renzulli Learning Curators are curious educators and life-long learners who are passionate about bringing stimulating new resources and curricular materials to your classrooms. Read on to meet the team and find out some of their favorite RL enrichment resources!Jeanne Pascon, M.Ed.West

Join us at Confratute!Please Note: Confratute 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. For more information, please visit: confratute.uconn.edu/Looking for your own enrichment opportunity this summer? How about a Conference that’s an Institute with a little Fraternity in between? Confratute

Bad Link?? Report It! Did you get an “OOPS Bad Link” error?  Or perhaps landed on a page that does not match the description in Renzulli Learning?  “Report It!” We have made great strides in removing bad links from the Renzulli Learning database, however, the Internet changes daily and links may go

Type III Investigations ~  Focus on Expression Styles & Alternative Audiences This month’s Best Practice comes from Ms. Theresa McKeowan, grades 3-5 Gifted & Talented Teacher from West Hartford, CT. One of the most exciting phases of the Type III Investigation process is creative production! Student

Joseph S. Renzulli Ranked #12 among the World’s Top 30 Education Professionals for 2019Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli, a leading authority in the field of gifted education and the Founder of Renzulli Learning, has been ranked #12 among the World’s Top 30 Education Professionals for 2019 according to G

Managing Computers in the ClassroomHow can we keep students on task when they have a window open to the entire world of knowledge and entertainment in front of them?  Devices in the classroom can be amazing but, alas, can also be a major distraction.  Allow me to share some tips on how I manag

Best Practice Sharing This month’s Best Practice comes from our Director of Professional Development and former grades 4-8 G/T Teacher in West Hartford, CT, Jeannie PasconAre you ready to start Type III Investigations (aka:  Passion Project or Genius Hour) with your students? Start with Topi

The holidays are quickly approaching! Are you looking for something to do that’s FUN and ENGAGING to keep their attention, while embedding important skills and standards? Try this Winter Holiday Scavenger Hunt, teaching them critical search skills along the way, and culminating in EXPRESSION STYLE p

Dr. Joseph Renzulli is a leader and pioneer in gifted education and applying the pedagogy of gifted education teaching strategies to all students. The American Psychological Association named him among the 25 most influential psychologists in the world. Dr. Renzulli received the Harold W. McGraw, Jr

Powerful Differentiation that Empowers and Engages Extraordinary AchievementEducators committed to providing students with a rich, multifaceted learning experience know that a traditional one-size-fits-all curriculum and instructional style doesn’t engage all students, increase achievement, or pro

Renzulli Learning keeps getting better! We are committed to enhancing the Renzulli Learning System to benefit students and educators across the globe. Learn about all of the new features below. Start Your Free Trial Today Renzulli Learning Redesign We’ve updated the Renzulli Learning Student site, g

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Comprehensive Examination of Issues Surrounding the Under-representation of Diverse Students in Programs for the Gifted Joe S. Renzulli and Laurel Brandon, of the University of Connecticut have completed a comprehensive examination of issues surrounding the underrepresentation of diverse students in

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Renzulli Learning Publications Reflections on Gifted Education: Critical Works 40 years of research and development are highlighted in this book with a collection of articles published by Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli and his colleagues. Renzulli’s work has had an impact on gifted education and enrichment

English Language Learning English Language Learners (ELLs) are the fastest growing segment of the public school population in the U.S.There are nearly 5 million ELLs in the U.S., which is approximately 10% of the student population. 77% of ELLs native language is Spanish. Arabic, Chinese, Soma

Research on Renzulli LearningMatching Students’ Skills with Teaching MethodsHow can you maximize the impact that your teaching has on students? There’s a clear perception that one should try a different pedagogy that would inspire every student in a class to take up a course and show a high le

How Renzulli Home WorksThe Renzulli Learning System is based upon ground breaking research in the field of Gifted and Talented Education by Drs. Joseph Renzulli and Sally Reis of the University of Connecticut. View ResearchThe Renzulli Learning Home Edition is now available to families a

Renzulli Learning Home Edition BenefitsThe twenty-first century is in many respects an astonishing time to be a child. Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence, automation and social change will dramatically impact the educational and career opportunities of our children in ways we cannot

Renzulli Global Language Learning AcceleratorThe same system design concept used to translate the Renzulli Profiler will be applied to the Renzulli Learning platform to make it global, which includes a Student, Teacher, Admin, Parent and Family modules.This will allow us to translate the ent

How does the Renzulli ELL Accelerator Work?The Renzulli ELL Accelerator enables students to take the Renzulli Profiler in their native language, which accurately provides a detailed assessment of student interests, learning and expression styles. ELL student strengths are then matched to vas

Renzulli ELL Accelerator BenefitsRenzulli Learning is an online teaching tool that provides personalized learning for students. The system helps teachers to save time and to instruct students more effectively. Renzulli enables educators to easily differentiate instruction and leverages student

Welcome to the Renzulli Learning Professional Development Blog! We will be bringing you up to date news on new features and content, as well as hints & tips for using Renzulli Learning more efficiently & effectively in your classroom.While using Renzulli Learning for 10 years in my gifted pu