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Registration starting Sept 1: $350

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-gifted-association-of-missouri-annual-conference-registration-879505032227

PLC Hours

For teachers who need professional learning clock hours, this conference provides 7.5 hours of content on the nature and needs of gifted, advanced, and neurodiverse learners. Certificates of attendance will be provided for attendees who request a certificate.

Parking
Hitt Street Parking Garage Visitor Parking: Please see the Mizzou parking policies for more information. Kiosks or a phone app are available for payments.

2024 Preferred Hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites at the University of Missouri 

1225 Fellows Place, Columbia, MO  65201

573-214-2222

October 6-8 

  • Rate of $125/night is good October 3 - 11 for extended stays.

  • Guests responsible for individual rooms and charges.

  • Rooms will be released back to the public on September 9, 2024.

  • Free breakfast, free parking, free wifi, and indoor pool/fitness.


Online Reservations Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=COUUMHX&groupCode=CHH91A&arrivaldate=2024-10-06&departuredate=2024-10-08&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Reservations may also be made by calling the hotel.

 

Drury Plaza Hotel - Columbia East

3100 Interstate 70 Dr SE, Columbia, MO  65201

573-441-0090


  • Rate is $124 for stays during October 6 - 8.

  • Free breakfast, free parking, free wifi, free evening reception, and indoor pool/fitness center

  • Released back to public on September 4, 2024.


Online Reservation Link:

https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10104045

Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10104045.


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Monday, October 7
 

9:15am CDT

Nurturing the Whole Gifted Child: Strategies for Developing Psychosocial Skills
Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N201 BC
This interactive session will equip educators with practical strategies for supporting the holistic development of gifted students. While academically advanced, gifted learners often face unique psychosocial challenges. Participants will explore research-based approaches for cultivating critical skills like social skills, motivation, resilience, and positive self-concept. Through hands-on activities, case studies, and small group discussions, attendees will gain insights into common psychosocial needs, learn techniques for creating supportive classroom environments, partner with families and counselors, and build a toolkit of resources. Leave empowered to nurture the "whole gifted child" by intentionally addressing their psychosocial needs alongside cognitive growth.
Speakers
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Katherine Rottjakob

Elementary Gifted STEAM Specialist, Center for Creative Learning
Monday October 7, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N201 BC
  Advocacy

2:45pm CDT

A Call for Equity in Gifted Identification Practices
Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N201 BC
Increasing diversity and achieving equity has long been a goal of gifted education. Even so, Brown and Black students and those living in poverty remain glaringly missing. Language demands of verbal and quantitative ability tests are barriers for many students. Learn methods for equitable identification and building inclusive gifted programming.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Dina Brulles

Dr. Dina Brulles

Academic Associate, MLF Teacher's College, Arizona State University
Dina Brulles, Ph.D., is the Gifted Masters Program Coordinator at Arizona State University and the former Director of Gifted Education at Paradise Valley USD in Arizona. Dina has served as NAGC’s Governance Secretary and the board’s School District Representative. She received... Read More →
Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N201 BC
  Identification

2:45pm CDT

An Overview of Nevada High School's Gifted Program
Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N201 A
This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of grades 9 through 12 gifted program. Whether you are interested in starting or expanding your school’s secondary program or looking for new curriculum ideas to add to your high school’s gifted program, there is something for you. This presentation will dive into all facets of Nevada High School’s gifted program including compacted classes, independent studies, small projects, affective needs activities and mentoring programs
Speakers
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Tina Sudkamp

Teacher of the gifted, Springfield Public Schools
Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N201 A
  Policies for Program Design

2:45pm CDT

No More "Lonely Onlies"
Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N214 B
Gifted teachers are often "lonely onlies," or the only person in a district working in that capacity. As such, they often struggle to be a part of a Professional Learning Committee that focuses on what they are doing in their programs. Join three mid-Missouri gifted teachers as they chronicle their journey to finding each other and developing their own informal PLC. We'll discuss overcoming feelings of isolation, working to support each other in and out of the classroom, developing best practices for solo gifted educators, and collaborating to develop programs and activities that allow the students in our programs to meet and network with one another. You will have the opportunity to join an ongoing network for continued support throughout the year.
Speakers
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Justine Rogers

Gifted Resource Teacher, Southern Boone R-1 Schools
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Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N214 B
  Policies for Program Design

2:45pm CDT

Intelligence and Intimate Relationships: What the Gifted Population Needs in a Partner
Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N214 C
Relationships and community are the number one key to happiness, as discovered by a Harvard research study, and gifted relationships should be no exception. Based on a research project completed by Mizzou student Lauren Huff in 2023-24, this presentation describes what traits are beneficial for gifted individuals to have in a partner, and offers suggestions on how to handle common conflicts that may arise in a relationship where one or both partners are gifted. Anyone curious about how to improve their own relationships, or what to look for when exploring potential partners, can benefit from this presentation. 
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Lauren Huff

Student, University of Missouri-Columbia
Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
N214 C
  Unity

3:45pm CDT

Success in Cluster Grouping: Making It Work Using Local Norms
Monday October 7, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
N201 BC
Many say they cluster-group, but few say they do it successfully. Dr. Brulles offers approaches for overcoming common obstacles. Learn how to create fair and equitable systems by incorporating cluster grouping into existing school structures, which include methods for placing students, supporting cluster teachers, monitoring success, and building community support.
Speakers
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Dr. Dina Brulles

Academic Associate, MLF Teacher's College, Arizona State University
Dina Brulles, Ph.D., is the Gifted Masters Program Coordinator at Arizona State University and the former Director of Gifted Education at Paradise Valley USD in Arizona. Dina has served as NAGC’s Governance Secretary and the board’s School District Representative. She received... Read More →
Monday October 7, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
N201 BC
  Policies for Program Design

3:45pm CDT

Empowering and Powering Down Perfectionism
Monday October 7, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
N214 C
Sometimes perfectionism is necessary, required, and beneficial; sometimes perfectionism impairs decision making, progress, and communication.  Thus, we ought not eradicate perfectionism, but rather hone and channel it.  Adults can help gifted students struggling with maladaptive perfectionism decrease adverse thinking patterns and behaviors.  To do so, we must understand perfectionism, identify indicators of it, identify if it’s appropriate, decrease negative perfectionism, and promote positive perfectionism.  These themes are addressed in this session, along with strategies that can be implemented within the regular classroom, gifted classroom, and in the home, with the goal of helping these students become more balanced and adaptable.

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Dr. Brandi Klepper

Psychologist, A Place To Grow, LLC
Monday October 7, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
N214 C
  SEL

3:45pm CDT

Creating Inclusive and Supportive Environments for LGBTQ+ Gifted Students
Monday October 7, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
N214 B
This session aims to equip educators with the knowledge and strategies needed to support LGBTQ+ gifted students in both gifted and regular classrooms. It will address the unique challenges these students face and provide practical approaches to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.  Learning Objectives: 1. Understand current LGBTQ+ terminology and the importance of using correct pronouns. 2. Develop strategies to create classrooms of belonging for LGBTQ+ gifted students. 3. Recognize the mental health risks specific to LGBTQ+ gifted students and identify ways to support their well-being. 

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Shannon Fuller

Teacher, North Kansas City Schools
Monday October 7, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
N214 B
  Unity
 
Tuesday, October 8
 

9:15am CDT

Creating Advocates: Gifted Education Awareness Week
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N201 A
Are you ready to become an advocate for gifted education, then teach your students how to be an advocate?  Creating advocates is a unit designed to teach the Missouri Gifted Learner Outcome skills of communication and advocacy to address the lack of awareness around gifted education.  In this session you will learn how to introduce and implement the four forms of communication; verbal, nonverbal, written, and visual.  You will then learn how to introduce and teach The Art of Persuasion using ethos, logos, and pathos for the purpose of advocacy.  These two concepts are combined when students produce a real-world product to persuade the Missouri State Board of Education to declare Gifted Education Awareness Week.  Finally, join other gifted educators, students, and programs across Missouri during the second full week of February to raise awareness about gifted education.  Bonus, basic advocacy skills can be transferred to ANY topic you or your students are passionate about! 

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avatar for Phoebe Pohlman

Phoebe Pohlman

Gifted/Talented and Enrichment Teacher, Perry County School District #32
I am a second year gifted/talented teacher in a rural school district in Southeast Missouri.  I am the only gifted teacher in my building. I initiated an enrichment program in grades K-1 in my school district to reach high potential learning students to help increase the number of... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N201 A
  Advocacy

9:15am CDT

Scaling Your Program to Meet High Schoolers Needs -- A model for all districts, regardless of size, location, or resources.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N214 A
This session shows how a vertically aligned gifted curriculum can extend throughout high school, addressing the unique needs and interests of all gifted adolescents.

Speakers
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Mr. Chris Holmes

Gifted Coordinator / Specialist, School District of Clayton
Chris Holmes is a journalism teacher by training. Holmes helped found a dropout prevention program at a large, suburban high school in St. Louis County. He left in 2016 to help found the state’s first private, non-denominational high school for students with learning disabilities... Read More →
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Ms. Jennifer Blank

Gifted Education Specialist, Clayton School District
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N214 A
  Policies for Program Design

9:15am CDT

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star: Understanding the Complexities of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Differentiating SEL for Higher Level Thinking
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N214 B
Affective development is critical to healthy childhood growth and achievement. Gifted children begin to gain social and interpersonal awareness during early childhood and continue to develop relational skills throughout life. Studying psychological factors in concert with academic content can build awareness that translates to empathy, kindness, and consideration toward others. Learn practical, hands-on strategies for developing and differentiating social emotional literacy among gifted learners. 

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avatar for Dr. Bronwyn MacFarlane

Dr. Bronwyn MacFarlane

Professor, Arkansas State University
Bronwyn MacFarlane, Ph.D., is a professor at Arkansas State University in the online doctoral program in educational leadership. Dr. MacFarlane serves as Secretary of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and as the WCGTC Executive Committee member from the United States... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am CDT
N214 B
  SEL

10:15am CDT

Show-Me Green Schools: Engaging Gifted Students and the Community in Sustainability
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
N201 A
Show-Me Green Schools is a suite of programs that challenge schools to become more sustainable in student-driven initiatives that positively impact their community. Come and learn about the Green Schools Quest, Missouri Green Schools, and the US Department of Education's Green Ribbon Award. Dr. Deborah Rogers Curtis, currently the Green Schools Coordinator for these programs and former school administrator, understands the challenges schools face and will speak to practical ways to incorporate sustainability into your curriculum as well as special project-based learning. The focus of this presentation is incorporating community into a school-based project and understanding how connected we are to the natural world. 

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Lesli Moylan

Co-Director, Missouri Environmental Education Association
Hi, I'm Lesli Moylan, Co-Director of MEEA. I coordinate MEEA's co-management of the Show-Me Green Schools (SMGS) suite of programs with the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council. SMGS provides structure, resources and recognition to support every Missouri PreK-12 school in becoming... Read More →
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Deborah Rogers

Green Schools Coordinator, Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
N201 A
  Curriculum/Assessment

10:15am CDT

Identification and Support of High Ability Visual Artists
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
N201 BC
Come learn about how to identify and support the academic, affective, and college and career counseling needs of high ability visual artists.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Fisher

Dr. Jennifer Fisher

Associate Teaching Professor of Art Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
I am currently an Associate Teaching Professor of Art Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. My research focuses on high ability visual artists. I have spent over a decade working and learning at the Missouri Scholars Academy, and I currently adjunct courses in Gifted... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
N201 BC
  Identification

10:15am CDT

Empowering Rural Gifted Education: Cultivating Local Agency Through Innovative Practice
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
N214 B
This session explores the transformative potential of rural gifted education programming, emphasizing the cultivation of local agency among students and their communities. Using a compelling narrative rooted in a rural classroom's connection with a nonprofit organization in Kenya, this presentation illustrates how innovative practices can empower students to take ownership of their educational journeys. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the unique needs and opportunities in rural gifted education and practical strategies to empower students through innovative practices. This session aims to inspire educators to foster local agency and resilience, driving meaningful change in their communities and beyond. 

Speakers
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Shannon Fuller

Teacher, North Kansas City Schools
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Dr. Stephanie McKoy

Teacher of Gifted and Science, Branson School District
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
N214 B
  Unity
 
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