The Gifted + Equity Conference: Serving the Underserved is geared toward the educators who work tirelessly to ensure equitable access for all gifted students. TAGT seeks informational and engaging presenters and presentations for the 2024 Program. Of greatest interest are sessions that provide practical strategies or dive deeper into topics. The majority of attendees for this conference are classroom teachers and district leaders looking for guidance and solutions in serving these learners.

Sessions will focus on students from special populations, including:

Culturally, Racially, and Linguistically Diverse
Twice-Exceptional Learners (2E)
English Language Learners (ELL)
Economically Disadvantaged
Homeless/Housing Insecure
Military
LGBTQ
Profoundly Gifted

2024 Call for Proposals Timeline
Friday, March 8: Call for Proposals Closes
Friday, April 5: Presenters Notified of Acceptance
Monday, April 29: Presenters Notified of Schedule

Because space is limited at this event, a maximum of 2 proposals per presenter will be reviewed, please pick your best ideas.

Session Information

Session Type
Please select the session type that best fits your presenation. Professional learning has changed, and TAGT's goal is to create interactive, engaging events. Lecture/presentation sessions will be limited, and you're encouraged to explore how you might adapt your professional learning to be interactive and hands-on. Based on the topic proposed and availability for presentations, please note that TAGT may ask you to be flexible in your presentation type. Please indicate how you propose presenting your learning below. Please note: Traditional breakouts are encouraged to incorporate a hands-on, interactive approach. Preference will be provided to sessions that involve attendees in a deeper, more transformational way.

Presentation/Lecture/Sit and Get

Deep Dive Workshop

Learning Lab (Hands-On/Interactive Session With Attendee Activities)

Campfire Conversation (Facilitator-Led Attendee Conversation; No Lecture)

Exhibitor/Vendor Session (Must Include Practitioner)

Panel Conversation With Q&A

Session Title *

Session Description
Identify the topic and goal of the session in a one-paragraph description of 50 words or less that is easy to read and understand. Your description should build on your title, focus on takeaways, and be as persuasive and concise as possible. Please do not include the names of content leaders or organizations in your description and avoid acronyms, jargon, and non-descriptive words. Avoid phrases such as in this session, come learn about, and attendees will receive and use active words like explore, discover, discuss, apply, and investigate.

Titles and descriptions may be edited by TAGT for consistency and clarity. (50 word limit) *

0/50 words

Instructional Flow
The design of instructional flow is essential to effective learning experiences. Describe the instructional flow for this session? What techniques and adult learning methods will be deployed? How will the time be used? Creative approaches to instruction that go beyond the basic approach are strongly encouraged. Please be specific. (50 word limit) *

0/50 words

Outcomes
After attending this session, please clearly define the new knowledge, skills, and abilities participants will be prepared to apply following your session. Action verbs are highly encouraged. *

Research
Please describe any connection to research, theories, or best practices in gifted education if applicable.

TAGT Core Area *

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Differentiated Curriculum

Identification and Assessment

Law and Policy

Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Program Options and Design

Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Exceptionalities Addressed *

Additional Keywords
Please indicate appropriate keywords to describe session (3 max):

How should the presentation’s content level be listed? *

Foundational: Sessions provide broad information, awareness and understanding of a topic with limited or no prior knowledge or experience of the subject required. They transfer new information without substantial prerequisite knowledge to process or use it. This level is appropriate for participants with limited experience of the subject area seeking to learn fundamentals, those looking to fill in gaps to solidify their skill set, and individuals new to the field.

Applied: Sessions focus on extensive application, comprehension, and implementation with in-depth material or explanation by the presenter, preparing learners to exhibit a definitive skill. They are highly interactive, including case studies and assessment measures and require the learner to be more engaged, interacting with the material and using the information in practical applications, and therefore require some prerequisite knowledge. This level is appropriate for individuals with some knowledge and experience in the subject area, individuals with an established degree of competence, and for those seeking to build on, apply or enhance existing knowledge.

Strategic: Courses focus on high-level creativity, innovation and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing around of highly technical or detailed topics, preparing learners to shape organizational strategy and aid in the growth or progress of industry best practices. The course material and activities focus on problem identification, analysis and solutions while emphasizing risk-taking, autonomy and opportunities for exploration. This level is appropriate for participants with significant expertise, knowledge and experience who could be deemed an expert in the field.

Grade Level
Indicate most appropriate grade level(s) to which this content is related. Select no more than 2 responses. *

Grades K-5

Grades 6-8

Grade 9-12

All/NA

Audience
Check no more than two groups for whom this session is most meaningful. *

Have you presented this session before at a TAGT conference? *

If yes, list which events & dates where this session was presented.

2E	Low-SES	Minorities
ELL	Differentiation	Equity/Diversity
Identification	Parents/Community	Research
Technology	Advocacy	Small Districts
Rural Districts	Professional Development Programs	LGBTQ
Military	Housing Insecure	Girls
Other Other