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September 15, 2006

The Midwest Academic Talent Search

Madison United for Academic Excellence (MUAE) is hosting an informational session about the Midwest Academic Talent Search (MATS) program run by the Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University.

The MATS provides an opportunity for academically advanced students in grades three through nine to take an out-of-grade-level standardized test. Students in grades three through six may take the Explore test (essentially an ACT designed for eighth graders); students in grades six through eight may take the SAT test; and students in grades six through nine may take the ACT test. For students who routinely hit the ceiling of their district and state level tests, an out-of-grade-level test may be the only way to truly know what they know. Test results may be used for advocacy purposes, as well as to access a wide array of advanced educational experiences across the country.

Our guest speaker for the evening will be Carole Nobiensky, longtime staff member and Director of Programs at the Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY).

Please join us on Wednesday, September 27, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Room 209 of the Doyle Administration Building, 545 West Dayton Street.

Posted by Laurie Frost at September 15, 2006 8:07 AM
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Comments

It feels weird to comment on my own post, but I wanted to let everyone know that MMSD Superintendent Art Rainwater has accepted an invitation to join MUAE for a Q and A session on November 29 at 7:00 p.m. More to follow, but mark your calendars now!

Posted by: Laurie Frost at September 15, 2006 1:10 PM

FYI: Fee waivers are available for both the Explore and ACT tests, thanks to WCATY.

Thanks to all for spreading the word about this event at your schools.

Posted by: Laurie Frost at September 18, 2006 10:05 AM