with Antonia (Toni) Szymanski, Ph.D.

• KAGE Fall Workshop 2019 (see below)  

• KAGE Parent Night 2019 (click HERE)

• Issues for Leaders in Gifted Education (see below)

ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE EMBASSY SUITES LEXINGTON.

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KAGE FALL WORKSHOP 2019, Monday, September 23, 2019

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT WITH GIFTED STUDENTS

This workshop will focus on helping classroom teachers successfully meet the needs of gifted students while maintaining a positive learning atmosphere for all. We will explore recognizing intensities in gifted students and best practices for managing the learning environment to support student needs and minimize disruptions. We will also discuss best practices for classroom management in a differentiated classroom. Ideas such as grouping, individual contracts, parallel curriculum, and centers will be investigated through the lens of how to keep the classroom running smoothly. Participants will leave with a toolkit of ideas to improve the learning environment for all students and excitement to venture into new ways of teaching.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Antonia (Toni) Szymanski is an Associate Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Szymanski has published several articles on the needs of gifted students and how teachers can improve the educational experience of these learners. She has done extensive work regarding advanced diverse students and the ways that schools can support them. Her work focuses on underrepresented advanced students, the psychological and social needs of these learners, creativity, and talent development. Dr. Szymanski has devoted her professional career to improving the educational experience for gifted students and supporting parents and teachers in understanding their needs. She is on the editorial board for the NAGC publication Teaching for High Potential and is the NAGC Education and Research Network Program Chair. In addition to her professional work, Toni is the mom to two gifted children. She has experienced every type of educational setting from homeschool, private, religious, and public school with her children.

Monday, September 23, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EDT)

Registration for KAGE Fall workshop only: $130 KAGE members / $160 non-members, includes lunch (Embassy Suites guests receive a full breakfast). 

ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE EMBASSY SUITES LEXINGTON. The KAGE Conference rate is $139 plus taxes. This rate is good for September 22 and/or September 23. The deadline to book at this rate is September 13. Call 859.455.5000 to reserve your room.

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EILA and Conference Credit are available for the KAGE Fall Workshop 

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KAGE PARENT NIGHT  –  Monday, September 23, 2019  – 7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST)

Understanding and Supporting Your Intense Gifted Child:  A presentation of common issues for intense, gifted people and what parents and teachers can do to help their children channel intensities. We will explore how to help them in school, in social, situations, and most importantly at home to make life more peaceful. Parents will leave with a resource sheet and some ideas to put into place that night.

Parent Night will take place AT THE EMBASSY SUITES LEXINGTON, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

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ISSUES FOR LEADERS IN GIFTED EDUCATION (half-day workshop)

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – 8:30-11:30 am (EST)

Learn – Understand – Interpret – Network

Issues for Leaders in Gifted Education provides an opportunity for current educational initiatives to be presented for interpretation of impact on district policy regarding identification and services for gifted and talented learners. Through question and answer and small group work, participants connect content to their own roles in the schools and districts. There is time for both individual reflection and peer interaction, and collegial networking among participants from throughout the state.

Registration for Issues for Leaders – if also attending Fall Workshop on Monday: $30: if only attending Issues: $50. Meals are not included unless you are staying at the hotel (includes full breakfast). 

ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE EMBASSY SUITES LEXINGTON. The KAGE Conference rate is $139 plus taxes. This rate is good for September 22 and/or September 23. The deadline to book at this rate is September 13. Call 859.455.5000 to reserve your room.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Confirmations are emailed to all registrants for all workshops. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the KAGE office before you come to the workshop.

CONTACT KAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY OR OTHER CONCERNS.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT KAGE AT KAGE@WKU.EDU OR 270.745.4301.

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last updated 08/09/2019