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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.

Join Goose Creek ISD and Project Education for an innovative session on advancing gifted and talented education, led by Dr. Shannon Ramirez, GT Coordinator of Advanced Academics and Special Projects at Goose Creek ISD and Alicia Bergeron Director of Implementation for Project Education. Dive into The Digital Leap: Modernizing Gifted Education Processes, where you'll explore how to transition from traditional methods to dynamic digital solutions to manage GT programs.

Discover actionable strategies, gain valuable insights, and access best practices that make digital transformation seamless and effective. Whether you're at the beginning of your digital journey or looking to enhance existing efforts, this session will empower you to embrace the future of education with confidence and creativity. Don't miss this chance to elevate your GT program and lead the way in modern education!

Developing quantitative reasoning in all content areas leads GT readers to deeper, richer thinking. A fast-paced session that defines and has educators practice quantitative strategies. Educators can quickly implement these unique strategies that will inspire GT readers to engage in very different critical thinking while interacting with text.

This session will explore the related strategies of Classroom Escape Rooms and Classroom Forensic Scenes. These fun and engaging exercises also develop important critical and creative thinking skills, and can be used to reinforce standard-based content. Also, (FREE!) books will be provided with ready-to-use exercises for the classroom.

Gifted/Talented Dual Language STEAM empowers students to thrive in a world where innovation knows no language barrier and where teachers can cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and cultural competency while preparing them for success in their global society. These strategies and activities will build for everything STEAM.

Come join us as we share how to build partnerships and family engagement in your program. Learn about Family Passion Projects and how families can work together to explore their passions and ignite change. We will share ideas with each other so you leave with your ideas ready to implement.

A hands-on overview of the fundamentals of bridge and how students can expand their knowledge of their math, logic and strategy skills while enjoying working with a partner in a fun environment. Free resources available to get you started!

Discover how to ignite your gifted students and spark a passion for real-world change! This session equips you with real-world strategies to cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and leveraging local issues for project-based learning, empowering students to become changemakers in their communities and motivating students, including underachievers.

Join us to learn more about how the Silverquicken Episodes for Enrichment and Diagnosis (SEED) program can help you bring both rigorous and fun learning into your classroom. This soon-to-be-released book, co-authored with Brian Housand, provides educators with 20-30-minute “SEEDs”—story-based puzzles, games, and activities that build problem solving, creativity, teamwork, and metacognitive skills that we know our gifted students need to thrive. Be among the first educators to experience the book, and learn how you can plant these SEEDs in your own classroom!

Family board games are a wonderful way to grow skills. Let's take game night one step further, and look at some "out-of-the-box" ideas to add into family night rotation. Explore new and different ideas to encourage families to grow critical and creative thinking skills outside of the classroom.