CHALLENGING THE GIFTED 2009

This year’s gifted conference will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Jack Naglieri. His keynote address “Identification of Gifted Minority Children Using Nonverbal Ability Tests,” will focus on how greater attention is being given to increasing the representation of minority children in gifted programs. One approach which has been advocated is the addition of a nonverbal measure of general ability to the selection method. In this presentation I will discuss what a nonverbal test measures and how inclusion of this type of an ability test can lead to an increase in the numbers of minority children who would be eligible for gifted educational programs. This talk will include historical, theoretical, and practical considerations and research evidence from the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test which illustrates how more minority children can be identified.

EVERYONE MUST SELECT ALL INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WHEN YOU FIRST REGISTER. You can not go back later and add a session. All sessions must be chosen at the time of registration.

The Gifted Conference includes keynote address, 1 morning session and 2 afternoon sessions;
Conference Sessions:
Morning – 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. session:
Literacy, Simulations in Science and Math for the Gifted, Current Legal Issues, Differentiating Instruction for Learners, Present Education Levels, Using Literature for Higher Thinking in Secondary Schools, Meeting the Needs of Gifted African/American Students, The Stewardship of Potential: Helping the Gifted Navigate the Social and Emotional Pitfalls They Face

Afternoon Session – 12: 45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.:
Google Earth, Simulations in Science and Math for the Gifted, Gifted Ed 101, Reaching Gifted Students in a Regular Education Classroom, Different Approaches to Raise Rigor and Relevance, New Forms and Requirements, Web 2.0 as a Tool for Differentiation and Authentic Collaboration -- Examples from the Science Classroom

Afternoon Session – 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.:
Google Earth, Middle School Teacher Forum “Middle School Medley”, Giftedness and Aspergers, Reaching Gifted Students in a Regular Ed Classroom, Rigor and Relevance, Meaningful Math for the Gifted, Web 2.0 as a Tool for Differentiation and Authentic Collaboration -- Examples from the Science Classroom

Conference Cost:
$125.00 (Fee includes morning refreshments, lunch and materials.)

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To register: You must first choose whether you require Act 48 Hours or not. (You must attend the entire day in order to receive Act 48 hours). Then you MUST choose a morning and 2 afternoon sessions by clicking the box next to the session titles.
After you have made your selections, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Register for this course”. If you haven’t already logged on, you will do so at this time. Check to make sure your account information is current and up-to-date. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Submit Registration”. The new screen will say “SUCCESS…Your registration numbers are …”. Please write the registration numbers down on your check.

Parking: We strongly suggest carpooling since parking will be an issue. Please arrive early. There is NO parking at the Senior Citizens Center or at the doctors´ offices.

Arrival: Registration sign-in begins at 7:30am.

Directions: Click on the “View Locations” button located at the top of the page. Scroll down to find “Bucks County Intermediate Unit” and click on the word “Map”. This will take you to a map link

Food: Breakfast refreshments and Lunch will be provided.

Act 48 Hours: 5.5 Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon completion of the conference.