Designed specifically for gifted educators, this conference offers targeted sessions, expert updates, and evidence-based practices to enhance gifted programming and support advanced learners. Area gifted educators are invited to
submit proposals and will lead engaging concurrent sessions that highlight innovative strategies and real-world applications. Attendees will connect with colleagues from across the state while exploring new approaches to acceleration, policy updates, and classroom innovation. The day will conclude with a featured session on acceleration by nationally recognized expert Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik, Ph.D., offering valuable insights to strengthen support for high-ability students.
Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik, Ph.D. is Administrator of the Acceleration Institute at the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center. She founded and directed C-MITES at Carnegie Mellon for 22 years and has co-authored several key resources on gifted education, including Developing Math Talent, the Iowa Acceleration Scale, and A Nation Empowered. Her work focuses on identifying and supporting exceptionally talented math students and promoting effective acceleration practices in schools.
Erin Cummings has held the roll of the Gifted Liaison for Chester County for the past three years. Erin works with educators of gifted students in providing professional learning, coaching and support. She has spoken at the PAGE conference and the Gifted Regional Day on a variety of topics including social-emotional needs of gifted learners and enrichment strategies for gifted learners.
Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $90 fee if dropped after 10/27/24 or no-show day of event.
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