Confratute 47
at the University of Connecticut
July 13-17, 2025
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING ABOUT CONFATUTE:
“Hands down the most inspiring, welcoming, and rewarding gifted teacher conference.
“Confratute was just the bump I needed at this point in my career…”
“Confratute is the best conference I’ve attending because of all the experiences you’ve created…”
“Amazing experience and life changing!”
2024 Session Topics
Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) | Implementing a Strengths-Based Model for 2e Learners | Identifying and Developing Mathematical Talent | Why the Arts Matter Now More Than Ever |
Books as Hooks for Lifelong Learning | Creativity in Writing | Supporting Social and Emotional Needs in the Classroom | Developing Scientific Talent |
Understanding Motivation and Reducing Underachievement | Mathematics: Conceptual Knowledge vs. Procedural Knowledge | Designing Type I Learning Experiences | Creating strength-based enrichment programs for students with ASD |
Compacting and Differentiation | Teaching with Concepts to Support Depth and Engagement | Engaging Students in Enjoyable Reading with SEM-R | Thinking skills |
Facilitating Type III Projects | Enrichment Clusters | The Scholar Identity Model™ | Geometric Origami |
Mindfulness in the Classroom | Mathematical Writing and Creativity in Mathematics | ||
LEARN HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE, ENRICH, AND ENGAGE ALL LEARNERS IN LIVE INTERACTIVE SESSIONS, DAILY KEYNOTES, AND SPECIAL TOPIC SESSIONS!!
Infuse enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm for learning into your teaching
Implement research-based enrichment and differentiation strategies
Participate in personal and highly engaging work with experts in the field
Learn how to implement the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM)
Interact with educators from around the globe
Confratute Offers:
A VARIETY OF STRANDS that are intensive, 3-day mini-courses.
MINI-KEYNOTES about relevant research and trends in regular and gifted education.
INVITED SPEAKERS who are authors and researchers such as Joseph Renzulli, Sally Reis, Susan Baum, Jann Leppien, Rachel McAnallen, and Del Siegle.
SPECIAL TOPIC SESSIONS on a variety of topics such as creativity, thinking skills, underachievement, and more.
SEM LEADERS FORUM strands on curriculum development and more, designed for principals and administrators.