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Wednesday, December 4
 

8:00am CST

Policy as a Vehicle for Achieving Equitable Systems of Support
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Pearl 1 (2nd Floor)
Robust policies provide a framework for identification and services. These policies should define opportunities for all students. Despite best intentions, twice-exceptional learners are often left out of the equation. We will discuss the characteristics of equitable policies before examining several real-life examples to see if they make the grade.
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Behrens

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 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Pearl 1 (2nd Floor)
  Law and Policy

3:15pm CST

S.B. 2124: Expanding Access to Advanced Math through Universal Screening and Auto-Enrollment
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)
In Texas, S.B. 2124 uses universal screening in fifth grade to identify math potential and expand access to advanced middle school math classes. In this campfire conversation, participants will share (a) how middle school math auto-enrollment is going, (b) successful instructional strategies, and (c) resources teachers and leaders need.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Hill

Travis Hill

PhD Student, University of North Texas
Travis D. Hill (he/him) is pursuing his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in gifted education. His research interests are in the student experience, creativity, and how secondary preparedness impacts gifted students’ post-secondary decisions. He is the Director... Read More →
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Melanie S. Meyer

Lecturer, Baylor University
Melanie S. Meyer, Ph.D., is a lecturer in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Baylor University where she teaches research methods and advises students conducting problem-of-practice dissertations in the Learning and Organizational Change Ed.D. program. For over 20 years... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)
  Law and Policy

4:30pm CST

TEA and CAC Update
Wednesday December 4, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)
The Texas Education Agency and Commissioner's Advisory Council on G/T Education (CAC) will provide program updates. Topics included legislative updates, equity in identification, program options, student growth, and parental involvement.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Austin

Meredith Austin

Associate Director & Faculty, Rice University
Dr. Meredith Austin is the Associate Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching program and a faculty member at Rice University. She is an experienced educator and district administrator with a vibrant passion and deep commitment to developing educators. As a teacher and administrator... Read More →
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Monica Brewer

Gifted/Talented Education Statewide Coordinator, Texas Education Agency
Monica Brewer is a Statewide Coordinator, Gifted/Talented (G/T) Education with the Texas Education Agency. In this role, Monica coordinates all aspects of G/T education and the Commissioner’s Advisory Council for Gifted/Talented Education. Monica is a qualified leader and holds... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)
  Law and Policy
 
Thursday, December 5
 

4:30pm CST

Gifted/Talented Updated Rules and State Plan 
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Pearl 3 (2nd Floor)
The session will address the SBOE approved changes to TAC 89: Gifted Education and to the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students in program services. Topics include equity in identification, program options, student growth, and parental involvement.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Austin

Meredith Austin

Associate Director & Faculty, Rice University
Dr. Meredith Austin is the Associate Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching program and a faculty member at Rice University. She is an experienced educator and district administrator with a vibrant passion and deep commitment to developing educators. As a teacher and administrator... Read More →
avatar for Monica Brewer

Monica Brewer

Gifted/Talented Education Statewide Coordinator, Texas Education Agency
Monica Brewer is a Statewide Coordinator, Gifted/Talented (G/T) Education with the Texas Education Agency. In this role, Monica coordinates all aspects of G/T education and the Commissioner’s Advisory Council for Gifted/Talented Education. Monica is a qualified leader and holds... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Pearl 3 (2nd Floor)
  Law and Policy
 
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