TAGT giftED19: Full Schedule

10:15am CST

Building Bridges: Finding Common Goals to Advance Your Goals

With HB3 and the new Texas State Plan, it is more important than ever to find common ground with district goals. Let's discuss how we can work WITH resistant districts so we are pulling in the same direction.

Speakers

Monica Simonds

Director of Advanced Learning Programs and Services, Richardson ISD

Monica Simonds received her M.Ed., from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, currently the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. After teaching for almost ten years in Louisiana, she moved to Texas where she spent ten years as a high school debate coach and is now in her 12th year... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Cibolo 7 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Law and Policy

Core Area Law and Policy
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Advocacy, Professional Development, State Plan Track

10:15am CST

Meaningful Experiences for the Mathematically Gifted Elementary Student

How do we grow leaders during math class and beyond? Active instructional techniques like Problem Based Learning (PBL) can motivate bored students and raise their understanding and achievement. Student-centered strategies and reasoning skills obtained through PBL increase students' creativity and independence while helping students earn a sense of ownership.

Speakers

Erica Arevalo

Chief Operational Officer, Embolden Educational Consulting

Erica Arevalo, has served in the education sector through the capacity of multiple roles including that of a classroom teacher, District Job Embedded Trainer, District Math Coach, District Instructional Coach, and Independent Educational Consultant. Currently, Erica works collaboratively... Read More →

2. GT Learners Differ Top 10 pdf

3. Article Needs of GT Math students pdf

TAGT Meaningful Math Dec 2019 pptx

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Cibolo 1-2 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, School or district administrators
Session Level Foundational
Keywords Mathematics, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Grades K-5

3:30pm CST

Emerging Leaders Program Interest Meeting & Alumni Meet-Up

New coordinators and those interested in being mentors can learn more about the Emerging Leaders Program at this meet-up.

The TAGT Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is designed to provide new (3 years or less) district G/T coordinators with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with school staff, parents, students, and the community to positively impact the development of appropriate educational services for G/T students in the district.

Wednesday December 4, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
TAGT HQ

Special/Social Event, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience School or district administrators, Program coordinators, Campus specialists
Session Level Foundational
Keywords Coordinator Track, Professional Development

4:00pm CST

Get the Scoop on Grad School Info Panel

Considering grad school, but wondering what benefits it might bring? Looking to advance yourself with a master’s or doctoral degree? Join current graduate students studying gifted education, along with professors from various universities to find out why grad school might be a good fit for you and how grad school can advance your understanding of the students you serve in this interactive panel session.

Speakers

Anne Rinn

Professor, University of North Texas

Anne N. Rinn, Ph.D., is a professor of educational psychology at the University of North Texas, where she also serves as Director of the Office for Giftedness, Talent Development, and Creativity.

Todd Kettler, Ph.D.

Professor, Baylor University

Todd Kettler is associate professor of educational psychology at Baylor University and an affiliated faculty member of the Baylor Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Dr. Kettler serves as the coordinator of the graduate programs in gifted education at Baylor University... Read More →

Kimberly Stewart

Instructional Support Teacher, Northside ISD

Kimberly Stewart has been in gifted education for 23 years. She was an elementary GT specialist for 18 years and has served her district in the role of instructional support for gifted programs at all levels since 2015. Her primary tasks include supporting district GT specialists... Read More →

Javetta Jones Roberson

District Coordinator, Advanced Academics & Gifted, McKinney ISD

Dr. Javetta Jones Roberson serves as the District Coordinator of Secondary Advanced Academics & Gifted and Talented in McKinney ISD. Javetta received her doctorate of education in the Educational Leadership program at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Her research interests include diverse... Read More →

Melanie Meyer

PhD Student/AP Language Teacher, University of North Texas/McKinney ISD

Melanie Meyer has been a classroom teacher in Texas for over 20 years, with experience in GT and advanced academics settings. She is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in gifted and talented education at the University of North Texas. Her research... Read More →

Catherine Little

Professor, University of Connecticut

Catherine Little is a professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. She teaches courses in gifted and talented education and in the undergraduate honors program in education, and she was recognized as a University Teaching Fellow in 2012.

Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Grand Oaks EF JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Nature and Needs of the Gifted
Audience All
Session Level Foundational
Keywords Best Practices, Professional Development

7:30am CST

Brand New to Been There: What New Coordinators Need to Know to Find Success

Identification, compliance, staff development, curriculum, services, and parent engagement are all pieces to a successful program for students receiving gifted services. This can be overwhelming at first. Learn about strategies to prioritize, build capacity, and plan for the future. There will be time for a question and answer session.

Speakers

Raine Maggio, M.S.

Coordinator, Gifted Services K-12, Round Rock ISD

Raine currently serves as Coordinator of Gifted Services in Round Rock ISD. She has 20 plus years in gifted education teaching elementary and middle school, and now in a leadership. Raine was fortunate to receive last year's TAGT Administrator of the Year Award and continues her involvement... Read More →

Brand New to Been There Gifted19 pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Indian Paintbrush/Lakespar JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Professional Development, Leadership, Coordinator Track

7:30am CST

Let’s Talk: What to Expect When You’re Expected to Teach Gifted Students

Brand-new to gifted education? Unsure of where to find the resources, information, and guidance you need? You’re not alone! These experts can answer all of your questions about what to expect when you’re expected to teach gifted students.

Speakers

Tracy Inman

Associate Director, The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU

Tracy Ford Inman, Ed. D., associate director of The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University, is active on the state, national, and international levels in gifted education, working the educators, parents, and gifted students. She serves on NAGC’s board (parent representative... Read More →

Julia Roberts

Executive Director, The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU

Julia Link Roberts is the Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies. She is the Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. She is President of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and a member of the board... Read More →

Kari Lockhart

Advanced Academics Coordinator, Lovejoy ISD

Kari Lockhart has served the public education system for 10 years in a variety of roles, including gifted and talented teacher, campus coordinator, and district coordinator. She has a master's degree in educational psychology, focusing on gifted education, and is now pursuing a doctoral... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Grand Oaks EF JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Nature and Needs of the Gifted
Audience Teachers, Program coordinators
Session Level Foundational
Keywords Advocacy, Professional Development, Let's Talk Sessions

11:00am CST

Guiding Development: The Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners

Many students who are gifted have low self-concepts after starting school. Explore the unique social emotional needs of the gifted learner, discover how to support those needs in the educational environment, and apply what you learn to advocate for gifted learners.

Speakers

Randi Rasco

District Gifted and Talented Education Instructional Specialist, San Antonio ISD

Randi Rasco received her B.S. degree in Psychology from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2002, and her M.A. degree in Community Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on 2007. She has an EC-12 Special Education Certification and has worked as a GT facilitator... Read More →

TAGT Guiding SE Development pdf

Imposter Syndrome Test pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Cibolo 7 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Audience Program coordinators, Campus specialists
Session Level Foundational
Keywords Advocacy, Professional Development, State Plan Track

1:00pm CST

A Meaningful Mess

As teachers, we often feel like we should have it all together or at least seem like we do. In this learning experience, we will have an honest conversation about messy learning and how to design experiences for you learners that will make that mess meaningful.

Speakers

Andi McNair

Author, Speaker, Gifted Ed Specialist, Digital Innovation Specialist, ESC Region 12, Waco, TX

Andi was a classroom teacher for 16 years before pursuing her passion to change education by sharing practical ways to engage and empower today’s learners. She is now a published author, international speaker, gifted education specialist and digital innovation specialist at ESC... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Grand Oaks RS JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Deep Dives, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus-Level Specialists
Session Level Foundational
Keywords Creativity, Professional Development, Mindsets

1:15pm CST

Thinking Critically About Gifted Education

Come ready to discuss critical issues around the history of gifted education. Issues such as equity, elitism, and researcher bias will be highlighted. You will also leave with a ready-made critical history unit to use for future professional learning.

Speakers

Meredith Austin Ed.D.

Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Humble ISD

Meredith Austin is the coordinator of gifted education in Humble ISD and serves as the chair of the TEA Commissioner's Advisory Council for Gifted/ Talented Education.

Thursday December 5, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Cibolo 1-2 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Law and Policy

Core Area Law and Policy
Audience All
Session Level Strategic
Keywords Research, Professional Development, Critical Thinking

2:30pm CST

Let’s Talk: Quality Curriculum Development

Effective curriculum captures students’ interests, challenges their thinking, and builds their creative capacities. But how do you develop quality curriculum? These experts are here to help! Learn how to develop and implement curriculum that engages gifted and advanced learners.

Speakers

Tamra Stambaugh

Associate Professor; Executive Director, Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth

Tamra Stambaugh, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of Programs for Talented Youth and an Associate Research Professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. Stambaugh's research interests include gifted students living in rural settings, students of poverty, and curriculum and... Read More →

Eric Fecht

Educational Consultant, Vanderbilt University, Programs for Talented Youth

Eric Fecht serves as Educational Consultant and Professional Development and Special Projects Coordinator at Programs for Talented Youth. He received a B.A. in History and Secondary Education from Western Washington University, a M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, and an Ed.D. in... Read More →

Catherine Little

Professor, University of Connecticut

Ashley Carpenter

Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Development and Publications, William & Mary

The Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary is a research and development center providing PD, curriculum, K-12 camps, and research in gifted education.

Thursday December 5, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Grand Oaks EF JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Professional Development, Let's Talk Sessions

4:30pm CST

Framing Leadership Stories

Educators often move into leadership roles with little practice in everyday application. Participants will write and analyze leader stories to tap leadership potential while nurturing the skills and abilities needed by leaders. The session uses the art of reframing leadership to better meet problems and set an innovative, powerful direction.

Speakers

JJ Colburn

guest, Strategic Association Management

JJ Colburn, M.Ed., CAE, serves as president and partner at Strategic Association Management in Austin, TX. He was previously the executive director of TAGT, has served as the director of the Texas Association of Student Councils, and is a former social studies teacher, counselor... Read More →

Mary Christopher

Consultant, Christopher Gifted Leadership Consultant

Mary Christopher, Ph.D., completed degrees at Texas Tech University and the University of Louisville. She taught gifted children for 15 years and worked as professor at Hardin-Simmons University for 24 years. She served as Director of the Masters in Gifted Education and the Doctorate... Read More →

Cecelia Boswell Ed.D.

Consultant, Austin Creek Education Systems

ecelia Boswell, Ed.D. taught migrant and gifted students, served as the Advanced Academics consultant for ESC-14, and the executive Director of Advanced Academics for Waco ISD. She is a consultant in district evaluation of gifted services and professional learning in gifted education... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Indian Paintbrush/Lakespar JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Audience Program coordinators, School or district administrators
Session Level Strategic
Keywords Professional Development, Leadership, Coordinator Track

7:30am CST

Perspectives of Giftedness and Schooling: Gen X Talks With Gen Z

As the teaching workforce ages, the gap in generations may cause difficulties in connecting to today's youth. This presentation discusses the challenges of teaching gifted students through eyes of a Gen X and a Gen Z student. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences as well.

Speakers

Amanda Rudolph

Professor, Stephen F. Austin State University

Amanda M. Rudolph is a Professor in the Department of Education Studies at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas where she serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator. She also teaches the gifted education courses. She is a member of TAGT and has served on the editorial... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Cibolo 3-4 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Nature and Needs of the Gifted
Audience Teachers, Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Student Voice, Professional Development

8:30am CST

Collaborate About Clustering: One District's Success Story With a Cluster Model

Learn how one district implements clustering GT students with high ability math students in general education classrooms. We will share aspects of our model and review some of the evidence that indicates it is working! Also, learn what we believe to be the KEY to our success!

Speakers

Kimberly Stewart

Instructional Support Teacher, Northside ISD

Courtney Mayer

Director of Gifted/Talented and Advanced Academics, Northside ISD

Courtney Mayer is the Director for GT and Advanced Academics in Northside ISD. She is also a College Board Consultant in the Southwestern Region where she has conducted workshops throughout the US and China. Courtney has written 8 books on topics in science education and was on the... Read More →

giftED19 Clustering Presentation (1) pdf

Friday December 6, 2019 8:30am - 10:30am CST
Grand Oaks PQ JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Deep Dives, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Campus-Level Specialists
Session Level Foundational
Keywords Creativity, Differentiation, Professional Development, Grades K-5

9:00am CST

Let’s Talk: Social-Emotional Lives of Gifted Students

Get equipped with strategies and tools to help children develop perseverance, resilience, healthy empathy, emotional intelligence, and more. These experts are prepared to answer your questions about gifted learners’ social-emotional needs and how to develop their social-emotional skills.

Speakers

Christine Fonseca

Author, Licensed Educational Psychologist

Christine Fonseca is a licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, and giftedness. Using her experience consulting and coaching, Christine brings her expertise to Psychology... Read More →

Dr. Emily Mofield

Assistant Professor of Education - Gifted, Lipscomb University

Emily Mofield, Ed.D., is an assistant professor in the College of Education at Lipscomb University where she teaches gifted education and doctoral research courses. Her background includes 15 years of experience teaching gifted students and leading gifted services. Emily recently... Read More →

Megan Parker Peters

Associate Professor & Director of Teacher Education and Assessment, Lipscomb University

Dr. Megan Parker Peters is an Associate Professor and the Director of Teacher Education and Assessment at Lipscomb University. She is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Parker Peters specializes in researching and assessing gifted and twice-exceptional... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Grand Oaks EF JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Mindsets, Professional Development, Let's Talk Sessions