TAGT giftED19: Full Schedule

9:00am CST

Building Vocabulary: The Foundation for College Readiness

Discover why and how to build a program that gives your students an advantage in reading comprehension, verbal communication, and test preparation! Explore vocabulary best practices based on Robert Marzano's well-respected research and learn innovative ways to introduce and teach vocabulary that students not only internalize but also utilize.

Speakers

Sheila Griffith Ph.D.

President, Knowsys Educational Services

Dr. Sheila Griffith, president of Knowsys Educational Services, is a recognized expert in vocabulary acquisition and exam preparation. Dr. Griffith uses research to inform and develop curriculum designed to improve college readiness among secondary students. She authored the Knowsys... Read More →

Amber Reynolds

GT Teacher (6th grade), GT Academy @ Pearland ISD

Amber Reynolds attended Baylor University where she specialized in Gifted and Talented Studies, the only undergrad program of its kind in the nation. Her time there instilled in her a love for engaging this population and equipping them with just the right tools to meet their unique... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Grand Oaks AB JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Program coordinators, School or district administrators
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELA/Reading, Equity/Diversity, Research, Secondary Track, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

9:00am CST

Enrichment: One District's Model

This session will provide a brief history of how the Enrichment program in Round Rock grew out of Advanced Academics, how the program has evolved, and how systems and structures have been put into place to support the needs of students and campuses.

Speakers

Michelle Swain

Director, Round Rock ISD

Michelle Swain serves Round Rock ISD as the Director of Gifted and Advanced Academic Services, overseeing GT identification and programming, college credit bearing coursework, and college readiness assessments. She has served on the NAGC Board and TAGT Board, including as TAGT 2011... Read More →

Katharine Riedlinger

District Enrichment Coordinator, Round Rock ISD

Katharine Riedlinger currently serves as the Enrichment Coordinator for Round Rock ISD. She has been a classroom teacher and TAG specialist for 13 years, and has her master’s degree from the University of Connecticut where she worked closely with some of the biggest names in gifted... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Indian Paintbrush/Lakespar JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Program coordinators, School or district administrators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Equity/Diversity, STEM/STEAM, Coordinator Track

9:00am CST

Identifying Giftedness Among ELL Populations

Identification of gifted students, particularly English Language Learners and students from diverse backgrounds, must become more inclusive to serve the gifted population. Participants will learn how using multiple measures to identify is beneficial and more accurate to identifying giftedness within a diverse population and far more accurate than traditional measures.

Speakers

Anna Payne

Doctoral Student, Baylor University

Anna Payne is a doctoral student at Baylor University in educational psychology, with a focus on gifted students in mathematics. She has supervised student teachers, as well as working with innovative options for professional learning at the Belin-Blank Center (University of Iowa... Read More →

Yasmin Laird

Doctoral Student, Baylor University

Yasmin Laird is a doctoral student at Baylor University in educational psychology with a focus in foreign language acquisition. She has worked with gifted students at all levels, as well as taught AP Spanish courses. Yasmin is also passionate about working with students from low socioeconomic... Read More →

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Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Goldenrod JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELL, Identification, Gifted+Equity Track

9:00am CST

The Transformative Power of Cooperative Gameplay

Cooperative game play may be used as a powerful tool within the classroom to amplify moral reasoning skills for the gifted child. Exploring multiple perspectives while invoking one’s own sense of ethics-based decision making is critical to healthy social and emotional development.

Speakers

Allison Ross

Curriculum Coordinator and MS Faculty, E.A. Young Academy

Allison Ross serves as Curriculum Coordinator and Middle School faculty. With a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas Christian University, Ms. Ross is a Horned Frog at heart. After spending the early part of her teaching career in a more traditional elementary... Read More →

Kathy Lyda

Head of School, E.A. Young Academy

Kathy Lyda serves as Head of School but prefers the title “Director of Awesomeness” at E.A. Young Academy, an independent, not-for-profit academy dedicated to the needs of the gifted and talented scholar. Ms. Lyda holds a BS in Psychology from Texas Christian University and a... Read More →

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Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Cibolo 10-11 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Critical Thinking

9:00am CST

Challenge Accepted: Practical Approaches to Equitable Identification

The gifted community wants equity in identification...challenge accepted! Let’s begin to actively evolve the identification process in our classrooms. By taking a bold look at barriers to access, we’ll then explore varied approaches that teachers can use--including a hands-on experience in active identification. Join the cause and take solutions back to your classroom!

Speakers

Justin Vawter

CEO, NuMinds Enrichment

Justin Vawter lives on the fringe of education, a creative spark working tirelessly to redefine the educational narrative and make the learning experience more impactful and meaningful. He holds a Masters degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction from the University of North Texas... Read More →

Ben Koch

Co-Founder, NuMinds

Ben Koch is driven to unite people to a greater vision and cause in education and self-development. Through coaching, teaching, and delivering progressive workshops and talks he seeks to expand horizons in education, leadership, and personal development. Driven to make a broader impact... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Cibolo 5 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Deep Dives, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience Teachers, Campus-Level Specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELL, Equity/Diversity, Identification

9:00am CST

Total School Cluster Grouping: Developing Talents among all Students and Teachers

TSCG is a programming system that helps teachers better meet the needs of students in the elementary classroom. When implemented with fidelity, it results in increased achievement, more students identified at higher achievement levels, improved teacher practices, and better representation of underserved youth.

Speakers

Marcia Gentry

Professor, Purdue University

Marcia Gentry directs the Gifted Education Resource Institute at Purdue University where she enjoys working with doctoral students and engaging in research and gifted education professional development. She remains active in the field through service to NAGC and AERA and by writing... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Grand Oaks RS JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Deep Dives, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Equity/Diversity, Identification, Grades K-5

9:00am CST

Using Powerful Questions to Guide Inquiry and Discussion

Effective questions drive the process of learning through inquiry. Teachers who understand how interpretive questions focus and facilitate group discussion are better able to guide students towards deeper critical thinking about the meaning of complex texts and more civil discourse. Learn to create such powerful questions through modeling and practice.

Speakers

Denise Ahlquist

Senior Academic Consultant, Great Books Foundation

Denise Ahlquist loves to engage people of all ages in Shared Inquiry discussions about the great questions and ideas that shape our world. Denise teaches workshops in effective questioning for teachers and volunteers, supports diverse schools implementing inquiry learning, and has... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Grand Oaks PQ JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Deep Dives, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Critical Thinking, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

9:00am CST

Using the STEM Process in Your Project-Based Learning

The STEM design process involves asking, imagining, planning, creating, and revising. This fits into the model of PBL where students are creating authentic products. This session shows you how to incorporate the STEM design process into projects to ensure maximize learning. These open-ended projects are great for challenging gifted students.

Speakers

Todd Stanley

Gifted Services Coordinator/Author, Pickerington Local Schools, OH

Todd Stanley is the author of many teacher-education books including Project-Based Learning for Gifted Students: A Handbook for the 21st Century Classroom, When Smart Kids Underachieve in the Classroom: Practical Solutions for Teachers, and his latest Authentic Learning: Real World... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Cibolo 8-9 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Deep Dives, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Project-Based Learning, STEM/STEAM, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

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

Modify the Depth, Complexity, and Pacing? Exploring Curriculum Using a Rigorous Lens

State law requires districts to modify the depth, complexity, and pacing of the curriculum and instruction ordinarily provided to meet the needs of G/T students. An intense investigation of the standards relative to depth, complexity, and pacing is paramount when designing programs and services for gifted learners. Discuss, learn, and apply!

Speakers

Donna Ashby

G/T Specialist, Region 7 ESC

Donna Ashby M. Ed., a G/T Specialist for over 15 years at Region 7 Education Service Center, has created and conducted numerous programs and events for thousands of students across East Texas including Model United Nations, robotics, the Imagination Fair, and Innovative Inventions... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Cibolo 3-4 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELA/Reading, Differentiation, Social Studies

10:15am CST

Using Entrepreneurship to Served Gifted Middle School Students

Gifted, middle school students are often served primarily though PreAP curriculum without additional resources and programs offered at the elementary level. Learn how one school uses entrepreneurship to extend students' thinking, explore their passions, create a feeling of responsibility for positive change, and develop leadership skills in highly gifted middle school students.

Speakers

Holly Mohler

Headmaster/Principal, School for the Highly Gifted, Grand Prairie ISD

Holly Mohler opened the School for the Highly Gifted in 2014 and is still currently leading the in-district, GPISD charter as its headmaster. She has spent thirteen of her fifteen years in education in Grand Prairie ISD serving in a variety of roles: elementary teacher, elementary... Read More →

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

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Mindsets, Project-Based Learning, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

10:15am CST

Using Literature to Ignite Students’ Enthusiasm for Higher Level Math

Come hear, see, and experience ways to use literature in a high school math classroom. Hear about successful high school math projects built on non mathematical literature. See how creative thinking can connect math to literature. Experience firsthand how to adapt literature to your math classroom.

Speakers

Teresa Turner

Teacher, Singley Academy, Irving ISD

I teach Algebra 2 and Precalculus GT and PreAP at Singley Academy in Irving, Texas. I have my M.Ed. In Gifted Education from Hardin Simmons University.

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:15am - 11:15am CST
Grand Oaks AB JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Mathematics, Secondary Track, Grades 9-12

11:30am CST

Bridging Social-Emotional Learning and G/T Programming With Innovative Application of Tech Resources

Social/emotional learning (SEL) is a complicated but necessary component of G/T programming. G/T students have unique SEL needs and students should retain their identity and communicate their vision in curriculum. Come explore tech tools that serve as bridge between the voice of our students and academic goals for students.

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Speakers

Rolando Ruvalcaba M.Ed.

Educational Consultant, ESC, Region 20

Rolando Ruvalcaba has had experience facilitating G/T workshops at various levels for 16 years. Rolando is known for his interactive sessions that bring out the best of his participants. As a classroom teacher, Rolando has established himself as an effective educator for gifted students... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Cibolo 3-4 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Campus specialists, Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Best Practices, Differentiation, Technology

11:30am CST

Secondary Gifted Services Panel

Meeting the needs of gifted students in high school has long been a challenge for districts. This interactive panel discussion will provide insight into service models and opportunities schools and districts can implement and give participants an opportunity to engage with district staff from a variety of districts.

Speakers

Michelle Swain

Director, Round Rock ISD

Tish Cawley

Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Services, Hays CISD

I have been with Hays CISD for 16 years. Previously, I taught in Keller ISD and Manor ISD. Since coming to Hays I have served as a G/T Teacher, District Lead G/T Teacher, and Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Services.

Debbie Smith

Coordinator Advanced Academics/GT/504, San Marcos CISD

Parent of two gifted adult boys; taught gifted elementary K-5 for 10 years; Director of Advanced Academics and Gifted Education at TEA for two years; currently Coordinator of Adv Academics/GT/504/RtI_x000D_Served as Committee Vice-Chair and Chair of Membership Involvement Committee... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Grand Oaks EF JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Program coordinators, School or district administrators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Instructional Models, Secondary Track, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

11:30am CST

The Nitty Gritty of Accelerating Gifted Students

Accelerating gifted students is a well-researched, effective, relatively inexpensive way to meet G/T students' academic needs. We will discuss several acceleration options, and processes to determine who needs them. Participants will have the opportunity to identify the array of acceleration options currently offered in their schools and explore expanding them.

Speakers

Lynette Breedlove

Director, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science, KY

Dr. Lynette Breedlove is Director of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky located on the campus of Western Kentucky University. She has served gifted students in Texas as a central office administrator, campus GT specialists, and classroom teacher. She is a past... Read More →

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Wednesday December 4, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Indian Paintbrush/Lakespar JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Program coordinators, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Coordinator Track

3:20pm CST

Research Pop-Up: A Longitudinal Analysis of Inequity in Gifted Education in Texas: Applying the Relative Difference in Composition Index (RDCI)

The Relative Difference in Composition Index (RDCI), has recently been suggested as a measure of equity in GT identification. In this study, the RDCI is tested through application at the state, district and campus levels. Trends over time are created for each racial group between the years 2001 and 2018. This study explores one approach to embdedding growth mindset material into an academic discipline with the aim to improve students' mindset towards learning as well as encourage academic grit and perseverance (particularly students with perfectionistic and task-avoidance related underachievement). This is a practical model of how districts can use the RDCI as a tool to diagnose and track their own equity issues in GT identification and services. The effectiveness of the tool is examined at the State, district and campus levels. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

Celeste Sodergren M.A.

Director of Advanced Academics, Waco ISD

Celeste D.C. Sodergren, MA is a researcher-practitioner who believes in utilizing the best and most current research to inform day to day practice in educational organizations, and utilizing daily practice to inform research. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in educational psychology... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 3:20pm - 3:40pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Identification, Equity/Diversity, Grades 9-12

4:00pm CST

Build It and Parents Will Come

In the movie, A Field of Dreams, we all remember the famous line, "Build it and they will come." This session shares how a district designed a support system for parents to understand the social and emotional needs of their gifted learner. This partnership allows their gifted population to thrive.

Speakers

Jennifer Leal

GT Coordinator, Rockwall ISD

I have been in the field of education for over 32 years. Thirty-one years have involved the gifted learner which has led me to the position of the district Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Rockwall ISD. My first charge as an administrator for this special population included being... Read More →

Julie Byrnes

District Gifted and Talented Specialist, Rockwall ISD

Julie has been in gifted education for 13 years. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.

Heather Caldwell

District Gifted and Talented Specialist, Rockwall ISD

Heather has been in gifted education for 13 years. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.

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Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Applied
Keywords Mindsets, Advocacy, Parents/Community, Coordinator Track

4:00pm CST

Create an Academic Competition Spotlighting 4C Skills

Create an academic competition based on 4C skills. Students work in teams, competing against their peers using critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creative thinking skills in a game-like competition. We will show you how to set up a competition, make a rubic and we'll even play a few games to give you examples of inexpensive, engaging ideas!

Speakers

Deniece Frideley

GT Specialist, Lancaster ISD

Deniece Frideley is currently in her seventeenth year teaching and her sixth year as a G/T Specialist in Lancaster Independent School District. She is an innovative teacher who allows her students to take ownership of their learning through project based learning, as well as Genius... Read More →

Christine Grimm

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Lancaster ISD

Christine Grimm, a graduate of West Texas A&M University, has taught Gifted students for the past nine years and believes that an educator's role should be as a facilitator, allowing students to learn by doing. She has obtained multiple grants that have allowed her students access... Read More →

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Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Iris/Lily JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords STEM/STEAM, Critical Thinking, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

4:00pm CST

Embrace the G/T Space: Get Techie With It

Get techie with the G/T digital generation through websites and apps that will engage students in using these digital tools to embrace their learning in English and Spanish. Get ready to inspire students and ignite projects, using empowering technologies, as used in our Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Two-Way Dual Language G/T Magnet Program.

Speakers

Laila Ferris

Prinicpal/Interim Chief, Division of Connecting Languages/Dual Language, Mesita ECDC/Elementary School, El Paso ISD

Laila Ferris is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, with both a Bachelors of Science and Masters in Education Administration degrees. She has been the Principal of Mesita Early Childhood Development Center and Elementary School, in El Paso ISD, for 24 years and is also... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Cibolo 6 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, ELL, Technology, Grades K-5

4:00pm CST

G/T and ELL . . . Now What?

Discover the common characteristics of English language learners (ELLs) who are gifted and talented and how to nurture the high abilities of students with limited English proficiency. Attain numerous strategies and free online resources for creating an optimal learning environment for gifted and talented ELLs.

Speakers

Tracy Dennis

Director of Instruction, Flour Bluff ISD

Tracy has served in education for over 25 years as an elementary and a middle school teacher, a campus instructional specialist, a campus administrator, an educational specialist at Region 13 Education Service Center, instructional coach and a district administrator.

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Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Bluebonnet/Dogwood JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords 2E, ELL, Gifted+Equity Track

4:00pm CST

Using Data to Build Efficient G/T Identification and Differentiation

This session will discuss how to use data from multiple sources to build efficient identification of G/T students and to differentiate education for those students. Each attendee will share their process and participate in building a sample process flow for identification of G/T student using student data.

Speakers

Project Education

CEO, Project Education

Project Education is the leading provider of comprehensive educational software solutions to help school districts manage and track student data.Contact: Steve NavarreEmail: steve@projecteducation.netPhone: 972-424-6298Website: projecteducation.net

Mellony Deuel

CAO, Project Education

Mellony Deuel is the Chief Academic Officer and co-founder of Project Education. Before Project Education, Mellony spent more than 30 years as an educator in school districts across the country, 19 years as the compliance officer in a large Texas district.

Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Grand Oaks NO JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience Campus specialists, Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Identification, Technology, Differentiation

4:00pm CST

giftED Exchange: Enrichment Strategies for Gifted Learners

How can you enrich the learning inside and outside of the classroom for your gifted students? Join us for this fast-paced giftED Exchange session! giftED Exchange sessions allow attendees to experience a variety of creative teaching techniques that can be applied immediately in the gifted classroom. Each presentation will be repeated speed-dating style for a full hour. Come prepared to walk away with resources, tips, tools, and enrichment ideas you can immediately implement with your students! Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Programs for Talented Youth

Full handout with table descriptions attached below. Tables include:
Table #1: Asking Complex Questions for Social Studies Analysis
Table #2: We Choose Graphic Novels!
Table #3: Using Instant Challenges to Engage, Extend, and Enrich
Table #4: Making Time for Student Conferences With Horizontal Differentiation
Table #5: Building Menus for Enrichment
Table #6: Asking Complex Questions for Literary Analysis
Table #7: Creating Choice Boards With Depth & Complexity
Table #8: Games Galore for Gifted Kids
Table #9: Potential vs Kinetic Energy
Table #10: Tinker, Dabble and Doodle
Table 11: Morphing Into a Scholar Using 10 Transformative Behaviors

giftED Exchange Enrichment Handout pdf

Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

giftED Exchange, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Critical Thinking

4:00pm CST

Learning Lab: SystemsGo, Inspiring Tomorrow's Innovators With Rockets!

Ever wanted to build a rocket? Now’s your chance! Come build a rocket with us and hear about the SystemsGo STEM Curriculum that is challenging students and changing lives across the State of Texas and New Mexico!

Speakers

Rebekah Hyatt

Program Director, SystemsGo

Rebekah has been the Program Director for SystemsGo since 2016. Prior to 2016, she taught the curriculum for 8 years and witnessed firsthand how it changed the lives of students, transforming them into competent, independent thinkers. Her goal as Program Director is to give all... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Playground (Exhibit Hall)

Learning Lab, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords STEM/STEAM, Project-Based Learning, Critical Thinking, Grades 9-12

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 →

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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

Integrating Science and ELA Instruction to Add Depth and Complexity

How do you support your advanced students and fit in-depth science instruction into an already packed day? Integrate and differentiate! Apply an anchor text, easy-to-use questioning models, and concept development to create differentiated science and ELA instruction for primary students. Apply demonstrated models to your own science and ELA content!

Speakers

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 →

Thursday December 5, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Cibolo 8-9 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELA/Reading, Science, Grades 3-5

7:30am CST

Voice and Choice Through Technology in the Secondary Classroom

Integrating technology in the classroom allows teachers to differentiate for advanced learners while offering opportunities to collaborate, communicate, think critically, and foster creativity. By utilizing tools such as Hyperdocs, Flipgrid, and Google, a teacher can address various learning styles and engage learners at various readiness levels.

Speakers

Stephanie Shackelford

Digital Learning Coach, Mansfield ISD

Within her 20+ years in education, Stephanie has taught in the English, technology, and leadership classrooms. Her passion for utilizing technology in the classroom led her to the Digital Learning team in Mansfield ISD. She has the unique opportunity to work with the Advanced Academics... Read More →

Melanie Beckett

Advanced Academics Instructional Coach, Mansfield ISD

Melanie has been an educator for over 20 years in Texas and New Mexico and has served on Advisory Councils for developing curriculum with the GT and advanced student in mind. As an Advanced Academics Instructional Coach, she shares her passion of meeting the needs of GT students by... Read More →

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

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Student Voice, Technology, Secondary Track, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

7:40am CST

Research Pop-Up: Steps Toward Equity: Lessons Learned From Successful Districts

This study examined the five states with the largest student populations to determine how they were progressing with combating underrepresentation. These states also have some of the largest percentages of ELs, Black, and Latinx students. Using Ford’s (2014) RDCI and EI differences in representation between demographic characteristics were analyzed. This session will focus on sharing the trends and patterns that emerged from the analysis of the data, including the characteristics of districts experiencing the most success identifying students from historically underrepresented groups. Implications of the findings will be discussed. Coordinators will find this session beneficial. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

Stacy Hayden

Doctoral Student, University of Connecticut

Stacy Hayden is a doctoral student in the Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development program at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Stacy received her B.S. in Elementary Education (2012) from Radford University and her M.A. in Gifted Education (2016) from UConn. Stacy taught... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 7:40am - 8:00am CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Research, Grades K-5

8:05am CST

Research Pop-Up: College Decision-Making for Academically Advanced High School Students: Considerations, Information Gathering, and Lessons Learned

Ten academically advanced high school seniors participated in interviews about the college search and choice process. Thematic analysis identified college choice considerations, identity exploration experiences (Luyckx et al., 2006), the role of social comparisons (Dai & Rinn, 2008), and information gathering practices in this sample of gifted students. This study highlighted the importance of early school-based opportunities for interest and career-related exploration. These seniors noted the need for support in finding and evaluating information about institutional culture, and shared lessons they learned throughout the college decision-making process, including recommendations for parents and school support personnel. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

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 →

Thursday December 5, 2019 8:05am - 8:25am CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Nature and Needs of the Gifted
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Student Voices, Research, Secondary, Grades 9-12

11:00am CST

Advocating for Important Policies: Why and How?

Advocating for policy is important at the school, district, and state levels; and policies that support gifted education will be discussed. Effective advocacy will be described as will characteristics of dreaded advocates. This session will provide participants with the opportunity to outline an advocacy plan important to them.

Speakers

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 →

Thursday December 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Grand Oaks RS JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Law and Policy

Core Area Law and Policy
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Advocacy

11:00am CST

Becoming a Meddler-in-the-Middle

Rather than being a Sage-on-the-Stage or a Guide-on-the-Side, learn to become the Meddler-in-the-Middle. Instead of rushing into save students with the right answer, the Meddler-in-the-Middle intentionally creates puzzling situations to stretch gifted students’ thinking. Come experience a collection of activities designed to promote creativity in you and your students!

Speakers

Brian Housand

Program Coordinator, UNCW / Gifted360

Dr. Brian Housand, is the coordinator of the Academically or Intellectually Gifted program at University of North Carolina Wilmington and creator of Gifted360.com. Dr. Housand earned a Ph.D. in educational psychology at the University of Connecticut with an emphasis in both gifted... Read More →

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

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Parents
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Critical Thinking, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

11:00am CST

Growing Grit Through Gaming: Technology for the K-6 Advanced Learner

Integrate video games and coding into your curriculum, allowing advanced G/T students the opportunity to develop skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. Bloxels and Sphero robots provide an outlet for advanced G/T students to let their creativity roam while also expanding growth mindset and increasing levels of grit.

Speakers

Brigette Cardenas

Advanced Academics Instructional Coach, Mansfield ISD

Brigette has been in education for over 20 years (and gifted education for 14) in places such as Australia and Colombia, South America. She is passionate about meeting the needs of gifted students and training teachers to bring out their students' true potential. As an Advanced Academics... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Cibolo 1-2 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Technology, Mindsets, Grades K-5

11:00am CST

Let’s Talk: Culturally Responsive Classrooms

Improving equity and diversity in gifted programs starts with educators recognizing underrepresentation and evaluating their own understanding of culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse learners. But how do you build a culturally responsive classroom? These experts are here to guide you.

Speakers

Colin Seale

CEO & Founder, ThinkLaw

thinkLaw exists to create a world where critical thinking is no longer a luxury good. We help educators teach critical thinking to all students.

Brandi Marroquin

Gifted & Talented Implementation Specialist, San Antonio ISD

Brandi Marroquin received her B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2007 and her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in 2017 from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She has her EC-4 and 4-8 Generalist teaching certification, and a K-12 Interdisciplinary- STEAM certificate... Read More →

April Wells

Gifted Coordinator, Illinois School District U-46

April Wells is the Gifted Coordinator in Illinois School District U-46, where she facilitated the redesign of the District’s gifted program in 2012-2013. April serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association for Gifted Children.

Thursday December 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Grand Oaks EF JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Let's Talk Sessions

11:00am CST

Texas State Plan Work Session: Building a Program Guide

Come to collaborate with peers to develop a gifted and talented program guide for your district. The new state plan requires districts to have a guide describing all gifted/talented programs, services, assessments, and communication. Leave giftED with a start to one of your projects and connections with other leaders!

Speakers

Rolando Ruvalcaba M.Ed.

Educational Consultant, ESC, Region 20

Kelsey Karcher

District Coordinator, Allen ISD

Kelsey Karcher, M.Ed., is the District Coordinator for Advanced Academics & Gifted and Talented in Allen ISD. Throughout her career, her goal has been to ensure all gifted students have equitable access to an education that challenges and supports them. She earned a B.A. in Broadcast... Read More →

Kristin Graham

Gifted & Talented Facilitator, Spring Branch ISD

Kristin Graham, M.Ed is in her 12th year in education with K-12 teaching and leadership experience in rural, suburban, and urban areas in Texas and China. She enjoys working strategically with others to leverage meaningful learning opportunities for our students. She currently provides... Read More →

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

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Program coordinators, School or district administrators, Campus-Level Specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords State Plan Track

11:00am CST

The Magic of Open-Ended Challenges: Design and Engineering Activities for the Classroom

Meet every student at their own skill level by using open-ended challenges to teach design and engineering concepts. Learn new simple challenges with KEVA Planks by doing them yourself. No PowerPoints, just practical activities you can implement immediately to encourage critical and creative thinking. Session will also demonstrate how to use open-ended questioning with students. The activities are easy and fun to lead but have an unlimited range of difficulty. Play with purpose.

Thursday December 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Cibolo 3-4 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, STEM/STEAM, Makerspace

11:00am CST

Underrepresentation in Gifted Education: Status and Action

Students from low-income families, who are learning English, and who are Black, Latinx, and Native American are severely underrepresented in gifted education programs. Only by understanding the extent of and reasons for underrepresentation can steps be taken to mitigate this important issue in gifted education.

Speakers

Marcia Gentry

Professor, Purdue University

C. Matthew Fugate, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, University of Houston-Downtown

C. Matthew Fugate is Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Assistant Chair of the Department of Urban Education at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD). He received his doctorate in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies at Purdue University. Prior to this, Matthew... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Bluebonnet/Dogwood JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Identification, Research, Gifted+Equity Track

11:00am CST

giftED Exchange: Challenging Curriculum for Gifted Students

Want to leave giftED with tried-and-true lessons and units your gifted students will love? Join us for this fun, fast-paced giftED Exchange session! giftED Exchange sessions allow attendees to experience a variety of creative teaching techniques that can be applied immediately in the gifted classroom. Each presentation will be repeated speed-dating style for a full hour. Come prepared to walk away with resources, tips, tools, and lesson plans you can immediately use in your classroom. Sponsored by Kendall Hunt.

Full handout with table descriptions attached below. Tables include:

Table #1: Applying Math to Real Life Experiences
Table #2: Grupo
Table #3: Make It, Say It (Place Value)
Table #4: Brain Boosters for Gifted Learners
Table #5: Interest Stations for the Gifted Classroom
Table #6: The G/T IB Connection
Table #7: Pack a Puzzle and Build Problem-Solving Confidence
Table #8: Math Thinking Process & Depth & Complexity Icons
Table #9: Building Relational Capacity: We Are All 1 Family
Table #10: Easily Differentiate Your TEKS
Table #11: Criteria for Designing, Selecting, and Evaluating Gifted Curriculum

giftED Exchange Curriculum Handout pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

giftED Exchange, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELA/Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Differentiation

12:05pm CST

Research Pop-Up: Professional Development Strategies to Enhance Culturally Responsive Gifted Education

Diverse gifted students best develop talents through implementation of culturally-responsive teaching. However, university programs and gifted professional development often pay little attention to the needs of these learners. This research will identify professional development practices that increase culturally-responsive teaching, and identify strategies to integrate these practices into gifted teacher development. This research can be applied to teacher education and professional development. This research can also increase the relevant, high-quality opportunities for talent development in culturally-diverse student populations. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

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 12:05pm - 12:25pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Research, Grades 3-8

12:30pm CST

Research Pop-Up: Unlocking Gifted Adolescent Motivation: Keys to Increased Student Engagement & Achievement

Through Gagne's DMGT and expectancy-value-theory, this qualitative cross-case study explores gifted adolescent perspectives on motivation and fills a gap in a highly quantitative field. The unrestricted insights of gifted adolescents through the triangulation of multiple data collection methods led to new insights on how to maximize student engagement and achievement. Findings from this study broaden the scope and offer new insights on how to better meet the academic and motivational needs of gifted adolescents through the formatting of lesson development, specific teacher-student interactions, and an awareness of how to increase students' valuation of assignments to increase sustained effort. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

Vicki Phelps

Lead Consulting Teacher for Gifted Education, Sumner County

Vicki Phelps, Ed.D., NBCT, is Lead Consulting Teacher for Gifted Education in Sumner County, TN. She has been teaching and leading gifted services for the last 20 years and enjoys writing gifted curricula. She enjoys presenting at state, national, and world gifted conferences. Dr... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 12:30pm - 12:50pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Nature and Needs of the Gifted
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Social and Emotional Needs, Research, Grades 6-8

12:55pm CST

Research Pop-Up: Mathematical Creativity

Most creativity tests are looking at general, not domain-specific creativity. Additionally, when testing mathematical ability, assessments often treat the topic as a unidimensional rather than multidimensional construct (Kattou et al., 2013). Identifying students gifted in mathematical creativity can help for placement into gifted programs (Kattou et al., 2013; Mann, 2009). Most importantly, helping teachers recognize the importance of divergent, creative mathematical teaching and ways to teach this and help students learn these skills is vital if we are to prepare students for the needs of our future (Kattou et al., 2013; Mann, 2009; Pham & Cho, 2018). Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

Anna Payne

Doctoral Student, Baylor University

Mathematical Creativity pptx

Thursday December 5, 2019 12:55pm - 1:15pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Math, Research, Grades 9-12

1:15pm CST

Beyond the Classroom Border: Student Writing in Community-Based Partnerships

Get G/T students outside the walls of your classroom by implementing a service learning project. Immerse students in authentic rhetorical situations for external audiences. Support students as they use real-world genres, employ complex creation, and reflection processes. Combine multiple learning standards and allow for students’ unique voices, interests, and strengths.

Speakers

Karen Otto

English Teacher, Carroll ISD

Karen Otto teaches English II GT at Southlake Carroll High School. She began her 22 year career in education teaching 6th grade GT English. Since then, she has taught middle and high school GT in schools of varying socioeconomic diversity. Karen holds an MA in English, an M.Ed., and... Read More →

Dr. James Warren

Rhetoric Professor from UTA, University of Texas at Arlington

Dr. James “Jim” Warren is an Associate English Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington. He teaches rhetoric and composition courses for future high school English teachers. Jim is also involved in UTA’s First Year Writing Program, and works closely with current high... Read More →

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

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Student Voice, Project-Based Learning, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

1:15pm CST

Considering Universal Screening for Increasing the Diversity of Students Identified for Gifted and Talented Programming

Using CogAT scores for differentiating instruction benefits all students and can maximize the positive benefits of testing time on student achievement. Building on student’s strengths while using appropriate scaffolding to shore up weaker areas will be demonstrated. This information is valuable when considering reasoning skills in classroom instruction.

Speakers

Lupina Vela

Senior Assessment Consultant, Riverside Insights

Senior Assessment Consultant with 23+ years, _x000D_Presented at National, State, Regional, and District Conferences_x000D_Former Public School Educator

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

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Equity/Diversity, Identification, Grades K-5

1:15pm CST

Let’s Talk: Project-Based Learning in Math and Science

Project-based learning encourages wonder and curiosity in math and science. But how do you develop an effective inquiry-based learning environment that helps students build authentic skills? Where should you even start? These experts are here to help.

Speakers

Laurie E. Westphal

Gifted, Science, and Math Consultant, Dr. Laurie E. Westphal

After teaching science for more than 15 years, Laurie E. Westphal, Ed.D., now works as a gifted education and science consultant. She enjoys developing and presenting staff development on low-stress differentiation strategies and using menus, working with teachers to assist them in... Read More →

Todd Stanley

Gifted Services Coordinator/Author, Pickerington Local Schools, OH

Chris Fancher

Design Teacher, Meridian World School

Chris Fancher is a Middle Years Programme (MYP) design teacher at a public International Baccalaureate (IB) charter school in Round Rock, TX. He has taught every course, from prealgebra to calculus, in more than 20 years of public education.

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

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords STEM/STEAM, Project-Based Learning, Let's Talk Sessions

1:15pm CST

Seeking Diverse Talent Using the SIGS-2 Observational Checklist

Observational checklists are valid tools for recognizing talent and potential in K-12 students. The SIGS-2 seeks to build on the 15-year tradition of the SIGS, helping schools identify diverse talent. Participants will gain an understanding of how the SIGS-2 is an effective screening and identification protocol for potentially gifted students.

Speakers

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 →

Laila Sanguras

Lecturer, Baylor University

Laila Y. Sanguras has over 20 years of experience in program evaluation, teaching, and curriculum development with an emphasis on language arts and digital learning environments. She earned her Ph.D. in research, measurement, and statistics from the University of North Texas and is... Read More →

Seeking Diverse Talent Using the SIG 2 TAGT 2019 pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Cibolo 3-4 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience Program coordinators, School or district administrators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Identification

1:15pm CST

giftED Exchange: Tech Tools for Gifted Education Classrooms

Want to leave giftED with tried-and-true technology tools your gifted students will love? Looking for options that will make your life easier? Join us for this fun, fast-paced giftED Exchange session! giftED Exchange sessions allow attendees to experience a variety of creative teaching techniques that can be applied immediately in the gifted classroom. Each presentation will be repeated speed-dating style for a full hour. Come prepared to walk away with resources, tips, tools, and lesson plans you can immediately use in your classroom.

Table #1: Reading is For All
Table #2: Incorporating Depth and Complexity with Newsela and Wonderopolis
Table #3: Quality Student Reflections with Q3 Cards and Digital Notebooks
Table #4: Trey's Terrific Tech Tools
Table #5: Digital Notebooks
Table #6: Flipping Out Over #Flipgridfever
Table #7: SeeSaw for Gifted Kids

giftED Exchange Tech Tools Handout pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

giftED Exchange, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Technology

2:30pm CST

Bored to Distraction: How Failing to Identify Giftedness in Young Children Is a Problem for Everyone

We will explore the problems of nonidentification from a societal lens, asking questions about why gifted students slip through the cracks, and exploring the cost of failing to catch them. This gets to the heart of why we serve gifted students and explores potential and perceptions of these kids.

Speakers

Celeste Sodergren M.A.

Director of Advanced Academics, Waco ISD

Christine Westfall

Doctoral Student, Baylor University

Christine Westfall is a doctoral student at the Baylor University school of Educational Psychology, specializing in gifted and talented students. She holds a Master's Degree in Gifted and Talented studies, and is a teacher of gifted studies in Leander ISD.

TAGT Presentation pptx

TAGTSome additional resources docx

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

Breakout, Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Nature and Needs of the Gifted
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Equity/Diversity, Advocacy, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

2:30pm CST

Critical Thinking and Test Prep?: Moving G/T Learners to Mastery With Active Engagement

Can you engage students in rigorous, engaging activities and ensure they are prepared for the STAAR? Test prep with critical thinking is not only feasible, but necessary. Because let’s be real: If there was such a thing as “teaching to the test,” we would’ve cracked that code by now!

Speakers

Colin Seale

CEO & Founder, ThinkLaw

thinkLaw exists to create a world where critical thinking is no longer a luxury good. We help educators teach critical thinking to all students.

Critical Thinking and Test Prep Slide Handout pdf

thinkLaw Multiple Choice Lesson docx

Thursday December 5, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Cibolo 6 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, School or district administrators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Mindsets, 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

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.

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

2:30pm CST

Saints and Sensitivities: An Examination of Social and Emotional Gifted Characteristics in Historical Mystics and Application to Current Educational Contexts

This presentation examines social and emotional gifted characteristics of historical mystics and compares lessons learned with contemporary education theorists, including “the soul of education” and authentic education. Through knowledge development and engagement, participants will gain strategies for self-reflection and application to professional practice.

Speakers

Norma Hafenstein

Daniel L. Ritchie Endowed Chair in Gifted Education, University of Denver

Norma Hafenstein, PhD, is the Daniel L. Ritchie Endowed Chair in Gifted Education at the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver. She was co-principal investigator for the Right4Rural Project, a Jacob K. Javits federally-funded initiative to identify and serve giftedness... Read More →

Paul Michalec

Clinical Professor, University of Denver

Dr. Michalec is a Clinical Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Program in the Morgride College of Education at the University of Denver. Paul received his PhD in Social, Multicultural, and Bilingual Foundations of Education from University of Colorado, Boulder and is currently... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Cibolo 10-11 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

2:30pm CST

Learning Lab: A Greeting Card, Some Geometry, and Voila . . . a Box!

We’ll turn a greeting card into a box by using our knowledge of geometry concepts. Be prepared to defend and be challenged in your beliefs of geometric definitions. Families of polygons, with a special emphasis on quadrilaterals will be explored and dissected. It WILL be fun!!

Speakers

Nicholas J. Restivo

Executive Director, MOEMS

Nicholas J Restivo has spent 38 years in public education in New York City, Fort Worth, TX, and Long Island (Plainview, Mineola, Long Beach) as a classroom teacher, district supervisor of math, and high school principal. He is now serving as Executive Director of MOEMS (Mathematical... Read More →

Thursday December 5, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Playground (Exhibit Hall)

Learning Lab, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Mathematics, STEM/STEAM

3:40pm CST

Research Pop-Up: A Psychosocial Approach to Improving Gifted Students' Academic Writing

The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact that a growth-mindset intervention has on gifted students’ growth and achievement in language arts when embedded into the classroom curriculum for the first semester. In this quasi-experimental, quantitative study, survey data and achievement data were collected and analyzed for growth. This study explores one approach to embdedding growth mindset material into an academic discipline with the aim to improve students' mindset towards learning as well as encourage academic grit and perseverance (particularly students with perfectionistic and task-avoidance related underachievement). Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

Holly Mohler

Headmaster/Principal, School for the Highly Gifted, Grand Prairie ISD

Thursday December 5, 2019 3:40pm - 4:00pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELA/Reading, Mindsets, Research, Grades 3-8

4:05pm CST

Research Pop-Up: Benefits and Barriers to Collaboration and Co-Teaching in Gifted Education

This qualitative study examined perspectives of collaboration in the context of how gifted education teachers co-plan and co-teach with general education teachers. This session highlights implications of the challenges and practical nature of implementing collaboration between gifted and general education teachers within the context of systemic change. These findings reveal many obstacles that impede successful collaboration as well as supports that facilitate its success. Findings lead to recommendations for tackling such obstacles and building systems of support in order to implement successful collaboration between gifted and general education teachers. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

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 →

TAGT Collaboration upload pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:05pm - 4:25pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Co-Teaching, Research, Grades 3-8

4:30pm CST

A Framework for Using Media and Texts to Support the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners

How do you engage gifted learners in discussions about common affective needs such as perfectionism, stress management, empathy, risk-taking, identity, and achievement motivation while also integrating content-based ELA standards? Learn and practice using a framework for designing and discussing questions and activities that support affective needs and textual analysis.

Speakers

Tamra Stambaugh

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

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Grand Oaks NO 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 ELA/Reading

4:30pm CST

Embracing Intense Emotions: Nurturing Empathy Development in Gifted Children

Gifted children are prone to intense emotions and high levels of empathy, often leading to emotional distress. In this workshop, the presenter offers a unique model of empathy with specific strategies to teach gifted children to balance their intensities leading to better mental health outcomes and reduced emotional distress.

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 →

TAGT 2019 Workshop Handout.docx pdf

TAGT 2019 PPT pdf Nurturing Empathy Development pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Freesia 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 Parents/Community, Mindsets, Other Counseling GT, Parent Track, Grades 6-8, Grades 3-5

4:30pm CST

Going Beyond the Basics of Critical Thinking: Teaching High Ability Students the Principles of Inventive Problem-Solving

Gifted programs can empower high-ability students to treat a task as a problem where one invents an answer rather than looking for it in a book or elsewhere. This session shares tools and techniques to help students develop critical thinking skills to solve practical problems with an “inventive” mindset.

Speakers

Suzanna Ramos

Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University

Dr. Suzanna Ramos is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. Dr. Ramos received her B.A. (Honors) in Geography and English, an M.S. in Creativity and Change Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology focused on giftedness, creativity... Read More →

Hector Ramos Garcimartin

Lecturer, Texas A&M University

Hector is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. Dr. Ramos received his B.Sc. (Honors) in European Community Studies, an M.S. in Creativity and Change Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology focused on giftedness, creativity... Read More →

TAGT 2019 Going beyond the basics of creative thinking Principles of Inventive Thinking Participant Handbook pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Begonia/Bottlebrush JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Critical Thinking, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

4:30pm CST

Leveling the (Math) Playing Field to Promote Equity in Gifted Services

A student and administrator will share a presentation that will show how RRISD is actively working to eliminate disadvantages faced by females and underprivileged communities. Data is presented in partnership with a student-created, nonprofit organization for girls. We'll tie in effects of stereotype threat on TAG enrollment and possible solutions.

Speakers

Raine Maggio, M.S.

Coordinator, Gifted Services K-12, Round Rock ISD

Sejal Jain

Founder, Adorn with Attitude

Sejal Jain is a rising senior at Westwood High School and has been part of the RRISD family since elementary. She feels fortunate to have access to a variety of AP courses ranging from Calculus and Computer Science to Psychology and Music Theory. She is head coach of all-girls Math... Read More →

Sejal Leveling the Math Playing Field pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Goldenrod JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience Teachers, Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Mathematics, Equity/Diversity, Identification, Gifted+Equity Track

4:30pm CST

Preassessment and Grouping: Laying the Groundwork for Effective Differentiation

In a mini-workshop format complete with practice and student examples, this session explores various approaches to preassessment as well as grouping strategies; most importantly, it focuses on matching the learning goals to appropriate preassessments to best-practice grouping strategies–thus laying the ground work for effective differentiation.

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 →

Inman Preassessment & Grouping pdf

Inman Preassessment handouts pdf

preassessment and grouping 2019 pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Cibolo 6 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation

4:30pm CST

giftED Exchange: Strategies for Underrepresented Students

Get ready to fill your bucket with tons of strategies for serving underrepresented students in this fun, fast-paced giftED Exchange session! giftED Exchange sessions allow attendees to experience a variety of creative teaching techniques that can be applied immediately in the gifted classroom. Each presentation will be repeated speed-dating style for a full hour. Come prepared to walk away with resources, tips, tools, and lesson plans you can immediately use in your classroom. Sponsored by thinkLaw.

Table #1: Lessons Learned from Implementing Kindergarten Talent Development
Table #2: Underachieving GT Students-6 Hour PD Update
Table #3: Using Photographs to Enhance Critical Thinking
Table #4: Understanding, Identifying, and Meeting the Needs of Gifted Native American Students
Table #5: Chispas for Underrepresented Students
Table #6: A Deeper Look!
Table #7: Gift of Gab
Table #8: Sort It Out
Table #9: Why Combining Math and Social Justice Really Adds Up

giftED Exchange Underrepresented Students Handout pdf

Thursday December 5, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

giftED Exchange, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Equity/Diversity

7:30am CST

21st-Century Mathematics

Project-based learning (PBL) and Mathematical Modeling (MM) tasks reveal low-floors and high-ceilings, which provide critical and challenging opportunities for gifted students. These tasks can be difficult to implement, especially in general mathematics classrooms. We strive to share helpful information and ideas that will make implementing these tasks doable at any grade level.

Speakers

Alana Tholen

Doctoral Candidate, University of Iowa

Alana M. Tholen is a Mathematics Education PhD Candidate at the University of Iowa. Her areas of interest include gifted mathematics education and racial equity within the mathematics classroom. She has taught secondary mathematics for the past five years and is currently teaching... Read More →

Anna Payne

Doctoral Student, Baylor University

21 Math pptx

Structuring student math talk use for group work pdf

Friday December 6, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Grand Oaks AB JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Mathematics, Differentiation, Project-Based Learning, Secondary Track, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

7:30am CST

Blended Learning Centers in the Secondary Classroom

Yes! We said centers in secondary classes! With a shift in thinking, transform your classroom to focus on the individual learning needs of advanced learners. Blended learning offers avenues to differentiate, addresses various learning styles, allows students to learn at their own pace, and take ownership of their learning.

Speakers

Stephanie Shackelford

Digital Learning Coach, Mansfield ISD

Melanie Beckett

Advanced Academics Instructional Coach, Mansfield ISD

Friday December 6, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Begonia/Bottlebrush JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Student Voice, Technology, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

7:30am CST

Creating Strong Kids Through Writing: 30-Minute Lessons That Build Empathy, Self-Awareness and Social-Emotional Understanding

So many writing activities in today’s schools follow a standard format that is neither interesting nor purposeful for advancing student learning. This session is designed to change that. Participants will be presented with 12 writing lessons that enhance character, creativity and self-awareness, while engaging students in personal writing that they actually enjoy composing. While some of the activities are brief and humorous, others are extended and require introspection. Each classroom-tested lesson will be accompanied by student-generated responses that will help to turn even your most reluctant writers into wordsmiths.

Speakers

Dr. Jim Delisle

Distinguished Professor of Education, Kent State University (Retired)

Dr. Jim Delisle has taught gifted children and those who work on their behalf for more than 30 years. Jim retired from Kent State University recently after 25 years of service as a professor of special education. Throughout his career, Jim has taken time away from university teaching... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Cibolo 5 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELA/Reading, Creativity, Grades 3-8

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

7:30am CST

Primarily Thinking

Want to infuse thinking skills into your primary grade classroom? Looking for activities to help with early identification? Seeking equitable representation of underrepresented populations? These examples of thinking-skills-based activities for primary-aged children work for whole-class lessons and as part of an equitable and early gifted identification process.

Speakers

Tamara Fisher Alley

K-12 Gifted Education Specialist, Polson School District #23, MT

Tamara Fisher is K-12 Gifted Specialist for Polson Schools on Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation. She is Past-President of Montana AGATE and earned her M.A. in Gifted Education in 2004 (UConn). Tamara co-authored "Intelligent Life in the Classroom" with Karen Isaacson, which... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Cibolo 1-2 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience Campus-Level Specialists, Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Grades K-2, Equity/Diversity, Identification, Critical Thinking

7:30am CST

Six Thinking Hats: Creative and Critical Thinking

Students require creativity and critical thinking skills to be successful in the 21st-century world. Many gifted students have great potential in these areas, but how can these skills be taught? This session will introduce deBono's Six Thinking Hats process, which requires participants to think about problems from varied perspectives.

Speakers

Kim Hardin

Assistant Professor, Abilene Christian University

Kim Hardin, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education Department at Abilene Christian University. She spent ten years teaching in the Texas public schools where she served students from all academic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Her areas of focus while completing her... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Cibolo 10-11 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Differentiation, Critical Thinking

7:30am CST

Teaching Tenacity Through Social-Emotional Learning: Linking Research to Practice

What does the research say about gifted students’ achievement motivation? How can we teach tenacity, resilience, and emotional regulation so that students are able to thrive, even through challenges? See sample lesson plans and learn practical, engaging strategies that address the link between emotions and achievement motivation.

Speakers

Dr. Emily Mofield

Assistant Professor of Education - Gifted, Lipscomb University

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 →

Teaching Tenacity Sample giftED19 pdf

Teaching Tenacity Lesson 1 Sample pdf

Friday December 6, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am 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 Teachers, Counselors
Session Level Applied
Keywords Mindsets

7:30am CST

Texas State Plan Work Session: Creating an Action Plan

The new Texas State Plan requires that for every area a district does not meet the level of compliance there is a plan to correct it with a timeline. Come work together with other district coordinators to get a jump start on this work.

Speakers

Monica Simonds

Director of Advanced Learning Programs and Services, Richardson ISD

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

Breakout, Law and Policy

Core Area Law and Policy
Audience Program coordinators, School or district administrators
Session Level Applied
Keywords State Plan Track

7:30am CST

The Poverty-Disrupting Educator

Will you be the poverty-disrupting educator who will make a difference in the lives of the underserved gifted population? G/T students who live in poverty are increasingly left behind. Let's discuss strategies and practical applications to help change the trajectory of gifted students who may have otherwise be ignored.

Speakers

Sherry Johnson

GT Trainer & Instructional Specialist, Cypress Fairbanks ISD

Sherry Johnson is the consummate educator, who is passionate about empowering individuals. She entered the field of education in 1996 and for the past thirteen years serves in Cypress Fairbanks ISD. She has earned the recognition of Spotlight Teacher of the Year and Elementary Math... Read More →

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

Breakout, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Student Voice, Mindsets, Gifted+Equity Track

8:05am CST

Research Pop-Up: Using Sternberg's Theory of Successful Intelligence and Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory as a Basis for Identification in G/T Programs

Populations within Gifted programs should mirror the demographics in today's schools. Historically, underrepresented populations in these programs include EL, Black, Hispanic, economically disadvantaged & 2e. Using Gardner & Sternberg's theories as a foundation for developing equitable identification & assessment measures in gifted programs can aid in issues of underrepresentation. This research will aid in program development, implementation and evaluation as directors and coordinators look to create more equitable gifted programs for all populations including those underserved within gifted. It will also have implications for those Secondary advanced level programs such as AP, Pre-AP, Dual Credit and IB. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

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 →

Friday December 6, 2019 8:05am - 8:25am CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Equity/Diversity, Research, Grades K-8

8:30am CST

Gifted Program Evaluation: Assessing Effectiveness

Participants will learn how to conduct a thorough evaluation of a gifted program to determine effectiveness. Participants will learn methods for organizing the evaluation, types of data to collect, and how to interpret and use findings to direct program improvement. Tips for success and pitfalls to avoid will be shared.

Speakers

Kristie Speirs Neumeister

Professor, Ball State University

Kristie Speirs Neumeister, Ph.D. is a Professor of Educational Psychology at Ball State University where she directs the gifted licensure program and teaches graduate courses in educational psychology relating to gifted education. Throughout her career she has focused her research... Read More →

Virgina Burney

Instructor, Ball State University

Virginia H. Burney, Ph.D. is on the Educational Psychology faculty at Ball State University and is a consultant to school districts in the area of high ability education. She has worked K-12 as a principal, school counselor, guidance director, math teacher, and school board member... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 8:30am - 10:30am CST
Indian Paintbrush/Lakespar JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Deep Dives, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Session Level Applied
Keywords Other Evaluation, Coordinator Track

8:30am CST

Social-Emotional Enrichment, Acceleration, and Differentiation

This session will focus on how to use a developmental, standards-based approach to enrichment, acceleration, and differentiation for the social emotional learning of gifted students in order to identify and develop students' strengths and weaknesses. Learn how one school is trying to go beyond identification to servicing students' social-emotional needs.

Speakers

Holly Mohler

Headmaster/Principal, School for the Highly Gifted, Grand Prairie ISD

Rebekah Swaim

Early Childhood Behavior Therapist, GRAND PRAIRIE ISD,ADMINISTRATION

Tiffani Marich

Teacher, School for the Highly Gifted, Grand Prairie ISD

Baneca Henson

Counselor, School for the Highly Gifted, Grand Prairie ISD

Baneca Henson started in the field of Special Education, as a paraprofessional in a self-contained classroom, in which students exhibited emotional and behavioral disturbances and spent the next 5 years as a Special Education Teacher. Most recently, she has served as a School Counselor... Read More →

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

Deep Dives, Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Core Area Social-Emotional Needs
Audience Teachers, Counselors
Session Level Applied
Keywords 2E, Differentiation, Mindsets, Grades K-5

9:00am CST

Explore the Challenge Lab: Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model on Steroids

Explore how Challenge Lab serves G/T, “undercover G/T,” and high-achieving children. Discover an innovative way to serve all students achieving academic mastery via extensions, inclusion, and STEAM. This dynamic model motivates students to master TEKS and think critically, thus boosting Level 3 STAAR scores. A fresh approach to differentiation!

Speakers

Lisa Davis

Gifted Education Consultant, Gifted Education Consultant

Lisa Davis was most recently a Challenge Lab teacher/Enrichment Specialist in Kerrville ISD, with over 30 years in Education. She holds a M.Ed. in School Leadership, with Special Education, Kindergarten, Early Childhood, & Principal certifications. Lisa has piloted special education... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Cibolo 10-11 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Program Options and Design

Core Area Program Options and Design
Audience Program coordinators, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Critical Thinking, Social and Emotional Needs, Grades K-5

9:00am CST

Increasing Student Engagement With Choice, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Curiosity

This interactive session is part Choose-Your-Own-Adventure and part professional learning, where you are in the driver's seat! Your choices will guide the session through a series of ready-to-use lessons designed to pique and develop students’ curiosity. Regardless of the choices, everyone will leave with access to all of the activities!

Speakers

Brian Housand

Program Coordinator, UNCW / Gifted360

Friday December 6, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Cibolo 5 JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Technology, Critical Thinking, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

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

Dr. Emily Mofield

Assistant Professor of Education - Gifted, Lipscomb University

Megan Parker Peters

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

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

9:00am CST

Never Enough Time: Sustainable Tools for Designing Powerful Critical Thinking Units

In a perfect world, there would be ample time for collaboration between G/T staff and classroom teachers, but it seems that time is always in short supply. Learn quick, easy-to-implement, critical thinking strategies you can share with other educators today that require very little prep time!

Speakers

Sarah Pfeiler

Curriculum and Training Manager, thinkLaw

Sarah Pfeiler spent 14 years as a classroom teacher in private schools, charter schools, and in traditional public school and taught a variety of subjects in grades K-12. Sarah brings her years of educational experience to her role as Curriculum and Training Manager for thinkLaw... Read More →

Never Enough Time Slides Handout pdf

Template Early Elementary Root Cause Analysis docx

Template Root Cause Analysis Word Document docx

Template Early Elementary Investigation docx

Template Investigation and Discovery docx

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

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Critical Thinking

9:00am CST

Next Level Differentiation: Infusing Creative and Critical Thinking in Learning Design

The goal for gifted education includes developing skills in thinking, research, communication, and self-directed learning. Teachers can take differentiation to the next level to accomplish all four of those skills by intentionally infusing creative thinking and critical thinking in the curriculum. This session focuses on the infusion lesson design technique.

Speakers

Todd Kettler, Ph.D.

Professor, Baylor University

Next Level Differentiation Handout Kettler GiftED19 pdf

Next Level Differentiation TAGT 2019 pdf

Friday December 6, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Begonia/Bottlebrush JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, Differentiation, Critical Thinking

9:00am CST

STEAMSS! Innovate Through Social Studies

Social studies includes hundreds of stories about real-world creative problem solvers. Explore these stories and challenge students to design related solutions. Teams will design advertising for Stephen F. Austin, a map protector for Lewis and Clark, and a disguise for Santa Anna. Learn social studies while developing 21st-century skills!

Speakers

Susan Gallander

Creative Director, Mind Missions

After 25 years in a variety of educational settings, Susan Gallander was inspired to provide engaging G/T experiences for ALL students. Using her master's degree in Social Studies curriculum and instruction, Ms. Gallander created hundreds of teacher-friendly lessons that incorporate... Read More →

STEAMSS Mind Missions TAGT 2019 pdf

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

Breakout, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords ELA/Reading, Social Studies, STEM/STEAM, Grades K-5

9:00am CST

The Journey From Meets to Masters: Depth and Complexity Meets the 4 Parallels

Many gifted children fail to show growth even with the benefit of gifted programming. Growing gifted kids isn't about flash, but substance. Ditch the dog-and-pony show and embrace high-quality, intentional planning by learning to integrate two of the most powerful design tools available. Easy to do across grades and subjects!

Speakers

Clinton Rodriguez

Gifted and Talented, and Advanced Academics Specialist, ESC Region 11

Clint Rodriguez is the GT and Advanced Academics Consultant for ESC Region 11. Previously he served as the district-wide Secondary GT Specialist in Richardson ISD. He taught at ASPIRE Academy for the Highly Gifted in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and has a master's degree in religion... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Grand Oaks NO JW Marriott Hill Country Hotel

Breakout, Differentiated Curriculum

Core Area Differentiated Curriculum
Audience Teachers, Program coordinators
Session Level Applied
Keywords Differentiation, Critical Thinking

9:00am CST

giftED Exchange: Identification and Assessment Strategies for Gifted Learners

Wanting to learn more about what other schools are doing to identify their students, or get important information on tools you can use now for identification and assessment purposes? Join us for this fast-paced giftED Exchange session! giftED Exchange sessions allow attendees to experience a variety of identification and assessment solutions that can be applied immediately in your school. Each presentation will be repeated speed-dating style for a full hour. Come prepared to walk away with identification resources you can use in your gifted education programs. Sponsored by Pearson.

Table #1: SIGS-2: Revised and Renormed
Table #2: Why Ability?
Table #3: Handbooks and Forms
Table #4: Ravens 2
Table #5: Let Them Doodle!
Table #6: Using the HOPE Scale to Identify Underserved Populations
Table #7: Multiple Measures for Identification
Table #8: Examining Nomination and Identification Trend Data
Table #9: NNAT 3

giftED Exchange Identification Students Handout pdf

Friday December 6, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

giftED Exchange, Identification and Assessment

Core Area Identification and Assessment
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords Identification, Equity/Diversity

9:00am CST

Learning Lab: Stealth STEM With KEVA Planks

Sneak STEM into any subject you teach with games and fun challenges.You will be creating bridges, flowers, architecture, and much more with impromptu challenges using fun and interactive KEVA Planks. Individual, partner, and group projects will give you a first-hand understanding of how open-ended challenges can be so powerful and yet so easy to lead. It's a practical teaching method you can implement immediately.

Speakers

Ken Scheel

Director/Founder, KEVA Planks Education

We help kids of all ages reach their greatest potential with a simple wooden building block.Every piece is exactly the same size and shape.No glue or connectors, just simple stacking.Kids grow STEM skills, communication skills, and SEL skills while building. Teachers and librarians... Read More →

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

Learning Lab, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience Teachers, Campus specialists
Session Level Applied
Keywords Creativity, STEM/STEAM, Makerspace

10:10am CST

Research Pop-Up: Effects of Participation in Computer Science Activities on Attitudes and Interests of Gifted Elementary Students

There is a global push in computer science however, we need to know more about the impact of exposing gifted and talented elementary students to computer science. There is a gap in the literature about elementary students’ attitudes and perceptions of computer science and even fewer studies about GT students. What happens to student interest in computer science when first through sixth grade GT students participate in computer science activities? This Action Research conducted in a GT classroom explores the effects of offering computer science activities on students' attitudes and interests in future computer science activities and careers. Learn more about research being conducted in gifted education in this short research presentation.

Speakers

Julie Byrnes

District Gifted and Talented Specialist, Rockwall ISD

Julie has been in gifted education for 13 years. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.

Friday December 6, 2019 10:10am - 10:30am CST
giftED Exchange (Exhibit Hall)

Research Pop-Up, Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Core Area Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Audience All
Session Level Applied
Keywords STEM/STEAM, Research, Grades K-5