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Joseph Renzulli’s Handouts
In-Person Strand Handouts
Virtual Strand Handouts
Keynote Handouts
Evening Forums & Mini-Keynote Handouts
In-Person Special Topics Handouts
Virtual Special Topics Handouts
Joseph Renzulli’s Handouts
• What Is [Or Should Be] the Pedagogy of Gifted Education Programs
In-Person Strand Handouts
No.
Strand/Presenter
Handouts
1B
Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM)—Middle
Michele Femc-Bagwell
Michele Femc-Bagwell
1C
Implementing the SEM for Administrators, Coordinators, and School Leaders
Cheryl Quatrano & Melinda Spataro
Cheryl Quatrano & Melinda Spataro
2
Beyond the IEP: Implementing a Strength-based Model for 2e Learners
Susan Baum
Susan Baum
3
From Inspiration to Exhibition – Facilitating Type III Projects
Janine Firmender
Janine Firmender
From Inspiration to Exhibition – Facilitating Type III Projects Strand Resources
4
Beautiful Risks: Why the Arts Matter Now More Than Ever (and How to Integrate Them in Your Thinking)
Benjamin Lacina
Benjamin Lacina
7
Lights! Camera! Action! Enhancing Student Video Recordings and Live Streaming with the Free OBS Studio App
Del Siegle
Del Siegle
8
Assessing Student, Teacher, Parent, and Community Interests to Design and Support Enrichment Experiences
Michele Femc-Bagwell
Michele Femc-Bagwell
9
Supporting Social and Emotional Needs in the Classroom
Meredith Burton
Meredith Burton
• Supporting Social/Emotional Needs in the Classroom-Day 1
• Supporting Social/Emotional Needs in the Classroom-Day 2
• Self-Assessing Social and Emotional Instructions and Competencies
• Introduction to Social and Emotional Competence
• Gifted vs Bright vs Creative
• Asynchrony
• Asynchronous Development
• Overexcitability Questionnaire
• Perfectionism
• Perfectionism in Perspective
• Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
• Underachievement
• Affective Strategies for Everyday Classroom Use
• Supporting Social/Emotional Needs in the Classroom-Day 2
• Self-Assessing Social and Emotional Instructions and Competencies
• Introduction to Social and Emotional Competence
• Gifted vs Bright vs Creative
• Asynchrony
• Asynchronous Development
• Overexcitability Questionnaire
• Perfectionism
• Perfectionism in Perspective
• Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
• Underachievement
• Affective Strategies for Everyday Classroom Use
10
Adventures in Science
Glenn Dewell
Glenn Dewell
• A Recipe for Traits
• Picnic Gone Bad!
• Rainy Morning Activity
• A Recipe for Traits
• Physics Vocabulary Notes
• Picnic Gone Bad!
• A Recipe for Traits—Teacher Guide
• Picnic Gone Bad!—Food Spreadsheet
• Genetics Vocabulary
• Picnic Gone Bad!—Bacteria Posters
• Genetically Engineered Dog Show
• John Snow Videos
• Picnic Gone Bad!—Final Report
• Genetics for Kids
• Pendulum—Student Packet
• Astronomy for Kids of All Ages
• Solar System Charts
• Solar System Notes
• Solar System Activity
• Picnic Gone Bad!
• Rainy Morning Activity
• A Recipe for Traits
• Physics Vocabulary Notes
• Picnic Gone Bad!
• A Recipe for Traits—Teacher Guide
• Picnic Gone Bad!—Food Spreadsheet
• Genetics Vocabulary
• Picnic Gone Bad!—Bacteria Posters
• Genetically Engineered Dog Show
• John Snow Videos
• Picnic Gone Bad!—Final Report
• Genetics for Kids
• Pendulum—Student Packet
• Astronomy for Kids of All Ages
• Solar System Charts
• Solar System Notes
• Solar System Activity
11
Enhancing Collaboration Between Gifted Education Specialists and Classroom Teachers
Susan Dulong-Langley, Del Siegle, & Kenneth Wright
Susan Dulong-Langley, Del Siegle, & Kenneth Wright
12
Uncovering and Responding to Mathematical Talent
Janine Firmender
Janine Firmender
14
Exploring the Depths of Deeper Learning
Jann Leppien
Jann Leppien
17
Engaging Students in Enjoyable Reading with SEM-R
Rebecca Eckert
Rebecca Eckert
18
Engaging High Potential and 2e Students Through Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and Good Questioning
Erik Francis
Erik Francis
21
Growing Giftedness: Using Literacy and STEM for Critical & Creative Thinking
Coral Marsh
Coral Marsh
Virtual Strand Handouts
No.
Strand/Presenter
Handouts
1B
Middle/High School
Carla Brigandi
Carla Brigandi
1C
Implementing the SEM for Administrators, Coordinators, and School Leaders
Cheryl Quatrano & Melinda Spataro
Cheryl Quatrano & Melinda Spataro
Please see the links listed in the In-Person section above.
2
Unlocking Creativity in the Classroom: A Pragmatic Practitioners Perspective
Nicole Belden
Nicole Belden
3
Enhancing Collaboration Between Gifted Education Specialists and Classroom Teachers
Susan Dulong-Langley, Del Siegle, & Kenneth Wright
Susan Dulong-Langley, Del Siegle, & Kenneth Wright
Please see the links listed in the In-Person section above.
4
Let’s Be Scientists!
Nancy Heilbronner
Nancy Heilbronner
• Let’s Be Scientists Day 1
• Let’s Be Scientists Day 2
• Let’s Be Scientists Day 3
• Student Handouts
• Teacher Handouts
• Let’s Be Scientists Info Sheet
• Mentoring Talented Science Students: Knowing the Options
• Raising Future Scientists: Identifying and Developing a Child’s Science Talent, A Guide for Parents and Teachers
• Science Safaris: Developing Bold Academic Explorers Outside the Science Classroom
• Think Instruments, Think Apps: Using App-Based Technology in the Science Classroom
• Let’s Be Scientists Day 2
• Let’s Be Scientists Day 3
• Student Handouts
• Teacher Handouts
• Let’s Be Scientists Info Sheet
• Mentoring Talented Science Students: Knowing the Options
• Raising Future Scientists: Identifying and Developing a Child’s Science Talent, A Guide for Parents and Teachers
• Science Safaris: Developing Bold Academic Explorers Outside the Science Classroom
• Think Instruments, Think Apps: Using App-Based Technology in the Science Classroom
6
Cultivate Creativity and Confidence in Young Writers and Yourself!
Shannon Anderson
Shannon Anderson
9
Curriculum Compacting and Differentiation in the Mixed-Ability Classroom (Gr. K-6)
Cindy Gilson
Cindy Gilson
13
Beyond the IEP: Implementing a Strength-based Model for 2e Learners
Susan Baum
Susan Baum
Please see the links listed in the In-Person section above.
14
Moving Stories: Storytelling and Nonverbal Communication for SEL Development
Gail Herman
Gail Herman
16
Beautiful Risks: Why the Arts Matter Now More Than Ever (and How to Integrate Them in Your Thinking)
Benjamin Lacina
Benjamin Lacina
Please see the links listed in the In-Person section above.
Keynote Handouts
Date
Strand/Presenter
Handouts
July 10
Applications of Theory and Research to Practical Resources and Classroom Practices
Joseph Renzulli & Sally Reis
Joseph Renzulli & Sally Reis
July 12
Leveraging Psychosocial Factors from Academic Potential to Academic Talent
Dante Dixson
Dante Dixson
Evening Forums & Mini-Keynote Handouts
Date
Strand/Presenter
Handouts
July 10
Disease-Detective
Glen Dewell
Glen Dewell
Stress and Anxiety in American Students
Luis Orione & Tablot Hook
Luis Orione & Tablot Hook
Collaborative Board Games: Developing Analytical and Social Skills with Table Top Games
Miriam Missura
Miriam Missura
July 11
Newton and His Laws
Glen Dewell
Glen Dewell
In-Person Special Topics Handouts
Date
Strand/Presenter
Handouts
July 10
Recognizing and Unmasking Dysgraphia While Nurturing Giftedness in your 2E Students
Gillian Eriksson
Gillian Eriksson
Ready to POP! A Dynamic Approach to Spotting Mathematical Points of Promise in English Learners
Susan Dulong-Langley, Del Siegle, Melanie Caughey, & Sierra Gareau
Susan Dulong-Langley, Del Siegle, Melanie Caughey, & Sierra Gareau
Enhancing Creativity Through Book Publication
Alicia Schroeder-Schock
Alicia Schroeder-Schock
They Just WON’T DO IT: How to Help Your Neurodivergent Kids Get Unstuck
Matthew Zakreski
Matthew Zakreski
July 11
Helping Twice Exceptional Students with Autism Succeed Academically: A Free Online Video Professional Development Module
Joseph Madaus, Sally Reis, & Nicholas Gelbar
Joseph Madaus, Sally Reis, & Nicholas Gelbar
July 12
Infusing Thinking Skills with Content for Our Youngest Learners
Alicia Schroeder-Schock
Alicia Schroeder-Schock
Virtual Special Topics Handouts
Date
Strand/Presenter
Handouts
July 12
Student-Directed and Service-Oriented PBL Units for upper Elementary GT Students
Jackie Gerstein
Jackie Gerstein
July 13
21st Century Learning Evaluation and Adaptation in GT Education
Gregory Boldt
Gregory Boldt
• Helping Twice Exceptional Students with Autism Succeed Academically: A Free Online Video Professional Development Module
• 21st Century Learning Adaptation Handout (Gr 2 Math)
• 21st Century Learning Evaluation Handout (Gr 2 Math)
• 21st Century Learning Adaptation Handout (Gr 9 ELA)
• 21st Century Learning Evaluation Handout (Gr 9 ELA)
• 21st Century Learning Adaptation Handout (Gr 2 Math)
• 21st Century Learning Evaluation Handout (Gr 2 Math)
• 21st Century Learning Adaptation Handout (Gr 9 ELA)
• 21st Century Learning Evaluation Handout (Gr 9 ELA)
Applications of ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in the Gifted Education Classroom
Jackie Gerstein
Jackie Gerstein
The Artifact Box Exchange Network: Helping Students Learn About the Place Where They Live
Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Creative and Joyful Teaching with the Schoolwide Enrichment Model and Renzulli Learning
Rita Mauro
Rita Mauro
July 14
The Journey, Not the Destination: Actionable Trauma-informed Education Practices in Schools
Allison Teicher-Fahrbach
Allison Teicher-Fahrbach
Enhancing Upper Elementary Gifted Students’ Skills Through The Monster Project
Jackie Gerstein
Jackie Gerstein