CAG 60th Annual Educator & Administrator Conference: Full Schedule

7:45am PDT

Gifted by Any Other Name: Building Cultural Competence to Serve Diverse Populations

With all of the varying definition of gifted, how can educators know what to look for? The answer may lie with the students we serve in our classrooms – in their stories, strengths, and challenges. Principles of culturally responsive practice serve as a guide as we work to meet the needs of our diverse populations of students, begging the question, could it be that gifted by any other name is still gifted?

Speakers

C. Matthew Fugate, Ph.D.

Provost, Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education

Matthew Fugate is Provost of Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education. He has researched and presented on topics including the social-emotional needs of twice-exceptional students, culturally responsive teaching, and creativity. He is President of the Texas Association... Read More →

Saturday March 26, 2022 7:45am - 8:45am PDT
Featured Speakers

Diversity and Equitable Access

10:30am PDT

Victory in the Bridges We Build: The Education of Gifted Hispanic/Latino Students

The significance of this session lies in the need to identify the success factors that facilitate the inclusion of Hispanic/Latino students in programs for the gifted and talented. The education of this group of students is of paramount importance to the future of the United States. The information presented provides guidance on how to identify and educate gifted Hispanic/Latino students; and why it is important to acknowledge and promote their sense of belonging and identity

Speakers

Dr. Jaime A. Castellano

Assistant Director, Educator, Author, Luciano Martinez Child Development Center

Dr. Jaime A. Castellano is a nationally recognized and award-winning educator, principal, author, scholar, and researcher. In 2017 he was recognized as SENG’s National Educator of the Year. As a highly sought-after speaker, he is recognized as one of the leading authorities in the... Read More →

Saturday March 26, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
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Diversity and Equitable Access, Diversity and Equitable Access

1:00pm PDT

School Transformation, Taking Advantage of This Moment!

Given the once and a lifetime investment in education and behavioral health, we need to elevate the possibilities of using these resources to increase outcomes for all students, including our gifted populations. Using a school transformation and whole child framework, learn how these strategies can be used to deepen and enrich learning opportunities beginning in preschool.

Speakers

Dr. Daniel Lee

Former Deputy Superintendent of Equity, CDE, California Department of Education

Dr. Daniel Lee is licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist and certified Life Coach with over 20 years in the field. His previous position was as the California Department of Education, Deputy Superintendent of Equity. Dr. Lee was instrumental in the School Transformation... Read More →

Saturday March 26, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Featured Speakers

Diversity and Equitable Access, Legislative and Advocacy Strategies, Social and Emotional Needs, Twice Exceptional (2E)

2:15pm PDT

Enfranchising Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Gifted Programming and Practices

Inequality in gifted education is abundantly evident. Although educators recognize they don’t effectively serve gifted learners of diversity, ELLs, and students living in poverty, few have successfully rectified this discrepancy. Dr. Brulles guides educators in practical ways to: enfranchise diversity in gifted identification; build inclusive gifted programs using local norms and flexible grouping; and instill culturally responsive teaching practices. Llearn methods for achieving equity by expanding perspectives, procedures and practices by working with school administrators.

Speakers

Dr. Dina Brulles

Gifted Master Program Coordinator, Arizona State University

Dina Brulles, Ph.D., is the Gifted Masters Program Coordinator at Arizona State University and the former Director of Gifted Education at Paradise Valley USD in Arizona. Dina has served as NAGC’s Governance Secretary and the board’s School District Representative. She received... Read More →

Saturday March 26, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Featured Speakers

Diversity and Equitable Access, Administration of Services

3:30pm PDT

Ford’s Bloom-Banks Matrix:A No-Excuse Model for Insuring Curriculum Rigor and Relevance

When it comes to teaching advanced learners, teachers utilize gifted training methods and materials to challenge them. Differentiation is one widely used strategy. However, less attention is devoted to teaching all students, but especially minoritized students, who need and want rigor/challenge AND cultural relevance (R+R) in curriculum and literature/books. In this session, I discuss my Bloom-Banks’ Matrix, the only model focused on both (R+R). Recommendations for modifying current lesson plans are shared, along with sample matrices and my recent book of Matrices for P-3 gifted and talented Black boys.

Speakers

Dr. Donna Ford

Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology and Kirwan Institute Faculty Affiliate, The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology

Dr. Donna Y. Ford, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology and Kirwan Institute Faculty Affiliate at The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology. She is in the Educational Studies Dept., Special Education Program. Professor Ford conducts... Read More →

Saturday March 26, 2022 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Featured Speakers

Diversity and Equitable Access, Differentiation

8:00am PDT

How Intelligence Tests Influenced Diversity in Gifted Programs

The American Psychological Association recently acknowledged the roles of psychology in promoting, perpetuating, and failing to challenge racism, in part by creating psychological tests have been used to disadvantage many communities of color. I will explain exactly how the intelligence tests still widely used today, and the way they are used, block about 875,000 Black, Latnix, and Indigenous students from receiving services. Researched solutions will be presented which demonstrate that diversity can be achieved.

Speakers

Dr. Jack Naglieri

Emeritus Professor at George Mason University, George Mason University

Jack Naglieri, Ph.D. is a research professor at the University of Virginia. Jack’s main interest is in the development of psychological and educational tests and the implications these approaches have for accurate and equitable assessment. Dr. Naglieri is the author of: Naglieri... Read More →

Sunday March 27, 2022 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Featured Speakers

Diversity and Equitable Access

12:00pm PDT

Excellence & Equity Can Co-Exist: Creating Equitable & Sustainable Programs for Diverse Gifted Students

During the session the presenter will share evidence based practices designed to increase access to gifted services for underrepresented gifted students. These strategies will enhance efforts to improve equity and retain diverse students in gifted programs.

Speakers

Dr. Erinn Fears Floyd

Educational Consultant, Equity and Excellence in Education

Dr. Erinn Fears Floyd, CEO and Founder of Equity and Excellence in Education, LLC, provides culturally relevant professional learning, advocacy, and academic support for educators, parents, and students. Her online digital badging course on Special Populations in Gifted Education... Read More →

Sunday March 27, 2022 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Featured Speakers

Diversity and Equitable Access, Administration of Services