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Author: Yasmin Laird

Young female english language teacher standing in front of the blackboard
Young female english language teacher standing in front of the blackboard
Yasmin Laird

Curriculum & Instruction Supports for Gifted English Language Learners

As initiatives begin to remedy the underrepresentation of ELLs, gifted programming must improve support for these students despite cultural and linguistic differences. This session describes ways to respond to linguistic diversity in gifted education and practical ways to implement curricular and instructional strategies that mitigate knowledge gaps and language barriers.

Back to school. Multiracial pupils of primary school are ready to study. Children in class room with teacher
Celeste Sodergren

Understanding Gifted Underachievement

The issues that lead to gifted underachievement are complex and often misunderstood. Learn about the myths that persist about gifted socio-emotional needs, discover what the research says, and explore ways to help students build healthy self-concepts. Leave with concrete strategies for the classroom to guide students toward their full potential.