Keynotes

Join us on both Friday, April 23rd, and Saturday, April 24th for keynotes presented by Dr. Karen Rogers of The University of St. Thomas and Dr. Jean Peterson of Purdue University, respectively.  Both keynotes will be for an expanded 75 minutes and will include a wealth of valuable information.


Friday: An Update on the Latest Research in Gifted Education
Dr. Rogers will share the aspects of the field that have become increasingly clearer in terms of what we know about giftedness and gifted learners. These aspects include knowledge of teacher effectiveness, instructional management techniques, curriculum adaptation strategies, and instructional pedagogy. An extensive handout will accompany this presentation.


Saturday: Social and Emotional Issues: Essential for Advocacy
Interest in and concern about the social and emotional development of gifted children and adolescents continues to grow in the field of gifted education. Advocates for differentiated curriculum and other services for gifted students can enhance their effectiveness by making these concerns part of their arguments. Dr. Peterson will present her perspectives on pertinent issues and share strategies for general advocacy, based on her extensive work with the burden side of high ability as a teacher, counselor, and researcher and on her advocacy as both a parent and a teacher.