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.
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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.
Teaching for Talent 