Gifted Conferences

2009

June

Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Education Symposium June 14 - 18, 2009

Keynotes: Jaime Castellano, Paul Douglas, Debra Frasier, Jane Kise, James Webb; Riverland Community College, Austin, Minnesota, USA
 

Annual International Conference on the Autonomous Learner Model June 16 - 21, 2009

"Response to Intervention (RtI), Curriculum Differentiation and Advanced Learning Plans (ALP)," Keynotes: George Betts, Robin Carey, Jolene Kercher, L. Dennis Higgins, Elizabeth Nielsen, Patty Rendon; Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
 

Our Gifted Online Conferences June 18, 2009 (on-line conference), 9 to 11 a.m. EST

"2E Twice Exceptional," Guest Expert: Mary Ruth Coleman; register online
 

Professional Summer Institute on Curriculum and Instruction for High Ability Learners in Diverse Settings June 22 - 24, 2009

The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
 

Discover! Purdue's Summer Institute for Educators, June 22 - 25, 2009

West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
 

Pennsylvania Gifted Institute June 21 - 25, 2009

"The Gifted Child: The Puzzle, The Problem, The Promise," Featured Speakers: John Lester, Andrew Mahoney, Oliver Dreon; Bolger Conference Center/Gordinier Building in Lehr, Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania, USA

 

Tuesday morning June 22 ALL Pennsylvania administrators and counselors (regardless of institute attendance) are invited to hear Andrew Mahoney on Gifted Underachievement.
 

LC PAGE partnered with the Millersville University Gifted Institute June 23, 2009, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

"Achievement in the Gifted and Talented: What Parents Need to Know," Andrew Mahoney; bring your questions regarding achievement, twice exceptional and social emotional needs, or questions may be submitted in advance to asmanoney @ aol.com. Registration required, $10 fee.  Contact Marilyn Thomas at mrtbadger @ aol.com  or Dottie Saunders at nsaund2970 @ aol.com to register.
 

Origins Game Fair June 24 - 28, 2009

Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
 

Belin-Blank Advanced Leadership Institute (B-BALI) June 25 - 26, 2009

"Twice Exceptionality: Examined & Explained," The Memorial Union, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA  Optional pre-conference session, "Paradox of Giftedness and Autism."  Take advantage of the new "Bring a Colleague" special registration discount!
 

1st International Challenge Award Conference 26 June 2009

"Enriching Learning with Able, Gifted & Talented Pupils," Hilton Paddington Hotel, England
 

World Council for Gifted and Talented (WCGTC) 18th Biennial Conference summer, 2009

Vancouver, British Columbia
 

Queensland Association for Gifted & Talented Children Children's Conference June 30 - July 1, 2009

Two-day program of educational activities designed for gifted Prep to Year 10 students, Brisbane Boys' College, Queensland, Australia
 

July

Mensa Annual Gathering July 1 - 5, 2009

Includes a Kids Trek and Tween & Teen programming, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
 

PG Retreat July 2 - 6, 2009

Annual summer program for adults and children organized by and for the families of profoundly gifted children, Glyn Eyrie Castle, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
 

Beyond IQ (BIQ) Chicago Area July 10 - 12, 2009

"Family Dynamics," Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Illinois, USA
 

Confratute July 13 - 24, 2009

Keynotes: Joseph Renzulli, Sally Reis, E. Jean Gubbins, Del Siegle, Kathy Gavin, Catherine Little, Rachel McAnallen, and Susan Baum; The Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
 

SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Summit July 17 - 19, 2009

"Mission: Possible," Orlando, Florida, USA
 

Gifted and Talented Edufest July 26 - 31, 2009

Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA
Edufest offers Parent's Day and Kid's Day, both on July 25, and Counselor, Psychologist, and Administrator Institute, July 27
 

2009 NMAG Summer Institute on Gifted Education July 29 - 31, 2009

"Gifted: Yesterday, Today or Tomorrow," New Mexico, USA
 

California Homeschooling Network Family Expo July 31 - August 2, 2009

"Trust the Parents!" Ontario Marriott Hotel, Ontario, California, USA
 

August

18th Biennial World Conference for Gifted and Talented Children August 3 - 7, 2009

"Promoting the Dream," The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver, Canada.  Simultaneous Youth Summit
 

Kendall Hunt Publishing Talented & Gifted Professional Development Conference August 5 - 6, 2009

For Grades 2-6, Dallas, Texas, USA
 

International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE-Paris) Conference August 24 - 27, 2009

"Excellence in Education 2009: Leading Minds, Creating the Future," Ulm, Germany
 

October

National Talent Network Annual Gifted & Talented Learning Fair October 1, 2009

Keynote: Mike DeVono, EIRC, Sewel, New Jersey, USA
 

Wisconsin Association for Talented & Gifted (WATG) October 1 - 2, 2009

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
 

Kansas Association for Gifted, Talented and Creative (KGTC) October 4 - 6, 2009

Kansas, USA
 

15th Annual International Creativity Conference in Africa October 6 - 9, 2009

"Optimizing your Creativity," Klein Kariba Resort, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, Africa
 

Florida Association of the Gifted State Conference (FLAG) October 9 - 10, 2009

Orlando-Lake Mary Marriott Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA
 

Ohio Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference (OAGC) October 19 - 22, 2009

The Hilton at Easton, Columbus, Ohio, USA
 

New England Conference on Gifted and Talented Education (NECGT) October 22 - 24, 2009

"Renaissance in Gifted Education: New Directions," Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
 

Virginia Conference on Gifted Education October 22 - 24, 2009

Williamsburg Marriott, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
 

Montclair State University's 20th Annual Educators Conference October 23, 2009

"Learning Styles," Keynote: Dick Piazza, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, USA
 

New York State Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) October 23 - 24, 2009

"A World Of Promise: Gifted Students as Global Citizens," C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Brookville, New York, USA

November

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) 56th Annual Convention  November 5 - 8, 2009

"Gateway to Gifted," Keynotes: Howard Gardner, Josh Waitzkin; St. Louis, Missouri, USA
 

Minds in Motion November 7, 2009

Workshops for students K-8 and adults, Pine Point School, Stonington, Connecticut, USA
 

SPLASH! 2009 always the weekend before Thanksgiving, November 21 - 22, 2009

A weekend-long extravaganza of lectures, workshops, and seminars for middle school and high school students, held at MIT, Boston, Massachusetts, USA  Teacher sign-ups end in October (but they always take them late :-), and student sign-ups start November 1st, usually in the evening...
 

December

TAGT Professional Development Conference for Educators & Parents December 2, 2009

Houston, Texas, USA
 

Indiana Association for the Gifted/Indiana Department of Education Annual Conference (IAG/DoE) December 2 - 4, 2009

Indianapolis Convention Center, Keynote: Bertie Kingore and George Betts, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
 

2010

March

California Association for the Gifted March 5 - 7, 2010

Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California, USA

April

Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) April 22 - 24, 2010

"Exploring New Worlds in Gifted Education," Mars, Pennsylvania, USA

July

PG Retreat July 1 - 5, 2010

Annual summer program for adults and children organized by and for the families of profoundly gifted children, Glyn Eyrie Castle, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
 

The Ninth International Congress of the Institute for Positive Disintegration in Human Development TBA, 2010

"Dabrowski and Gifted Education: Beyond Overexcitabilities," Chicago, Illinois, USA

November

TAGT Professional Development Conference for Educators & Parents November 10, 2010

Fort Worth, Texas, USA
 

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Convention  November 11 - 14, 2010

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
 

2011

November

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Convention  November 3 - 6, 2011

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
 

2012

November

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Convention  November 15 - 18, 2012

Denver, Colorado, USA
 

Last updated June 17, 2009