Name: Acceleration: Who, What, When, Where and How?
Start: 2024-12-04T15:15:00-0600
End: 2024-12-04T16:45:00-0600

Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm CST

Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Acceleration is an intervention moves students through the curriculum at a faster rate than their age-mates. Though supported by research, many myths about acceleration exist and it remains under-utilized. For students with exceptional cognitive ability, high performance, and motivation acceleration can ensure access to rigorous curriculum and appropriate challenge.

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Wendy Behrens

State Director of Gifted Education, Minnesota Department of Education

Wendy Behrens is the Gifted Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education. Her work focuses on creating an equitable infrastructure supporting gifted, talented and high potential learners through policy, advocacy, and teacher training. She has authored several books... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm CST
Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

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giftED24

Wendy Behrens

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