CAG 60th Annual Educator & Administrator Conference

Behaviors are not easily changed without first a shift in thinking about the educability of children, particularly those living in poverty or marginalized communities. We have yet to settle comfortably on paradigms of leading and teaching which enable us to see instructional policies, guideposts and practices ways by which the gifts of all children can be explored, nurtured and accelerated. Courage is a prerequisite of this effort. Collective insight, commitment to change and resilience will follow. The time is now.

Do you question the rigor of your secondary advanced courses? Join this session to learn how schools can articulate the specifics of advanced coursework, align curriculum, and put in place accountability measures to guarantee the fidelity of honors/advanced courses. Specific emphasis will be paid to ensuing classrooms reflect cultural diversity, nurture equity of access, and demand integrity of practice.

Clear communication to families and the school community is vital. To many, Depth and Complexity is a mystery. Through our website, we show parents how we teach children to organize information in various ways, make meaningful connections, develop higher order thinking skills, and prepare them to be 21st century learners. Ideally, parents are partners in student success. When provided with a foundational knowledge of the gifted strategies used by teachers at school, this can happen.

Students live in a dynamic world where change is in perpetual motion captured by the daily news cycle. How can complex issues and events in society, our nation, and the world transform into differentiated learning experiences? How do we prepare students with the knowledge and perspectives to create positive change in their community?  Let’s work together to ideate how to use critical & creative thinking, Depth & Complexity, and scholarly behaviors through the integration of current events.