Category Archives: Gifted Education Conferences

NAGC25 Session Review: Bite Size Arts Integration Strategies to Have Learners Wanting More

At NAGC25, Amanda O’Neil and Bobbie Parmann emphasized the essential role of arts in education, demonstrating its impact on student engagement and learning. They shared eight effective arts integration strategies, highlighting the benefits of creative expression for understanding, confidence, and social skills. These practices encourage innovative thinking among gifted learners.

#NAGC25 Session Review: How Blockbridge Increased Identification of Historically Underrepresented Groups by 16x

Dr. Austina De Bonte’s research presented at the NAGC25 Annual Convention highlighted how Blockbridge School District significantly increased the identification of underrepresented gifted students by implementing universal screening, static local norms, and multiple pathways for entry. Their comprehensive approach led to a sixteen-fold increase in underrepresented identifications and improved student performance, emphasizing the importance of equitable practices in gifted education.

#NAGC25 Session Review: MTSS, IEPs, and AI: Oh My! Rethinking Support for Twice-Exceptional Learners

Dr. Claire Hughes and Sheyanne Smith presented at #NAGC25 on enhancing support for twice-exceptional (2e) learners by evolving MTSS processes. Emphasizing a strengths-based approach and the 5F IEP framework, they advocated for unified educational practices and the use of AI to streamline IEP development. Their message: the system must adapt to meet student needs effectively.

Teacher Rating Scales: Promises and Pitfalls — A Review from #NAGC25

At NAGC25, Dr. McCoach and Dr. Rambo-Hernandez revealed that teacher rating scales (TRS) significantly impact gifted student identification, often leading to missed opportunities for nearly 70% of high-ability students. They urged educators to use TRS alongside multiple measures, advocate for fair policies, and provide ongoing training to improve accuracy in identification systems.

I’m Presenting at NAGC25: Leveraging Talent Development to Better Identify Underserved Gifted Students in K-2

Next week marks the National Association for Gifted Children’s Annual Convention (#NAGC25), where I will present a session with colleagues on addressing the underrepresentation of gifted students from diverse populations. We’ll share strategies implemented in our school divisions to improve equity in gifted identification and nurture potential in all learners.

Dad’s Best Man: Exploring Paternal Influence on Gifted Males

The session led by Dr. Thomas P. Hébert explored how fathers influence the talent development of high-achieving sons. Key themes identified included fathers’ work ethic, role as teachers, maintenance of rituals, respect for their sons, and their supportive presence. The findings prompt reflection on parenting dynamics and their impact on children’s growth.