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The Power of One -- October 2-3, 2008
 The Power of One... Parent, Teacher, Student, Advocate -- this compelling issue is the focus of our annual conference. In a time of budget and staffing cuts, we believe it’s critical that every ONE works to maximum potential. We’ll help you find solutions as well as inspiration.
Enjoy our conference setting on beautiful Lake Michigan. Take advantage of new events planned for this remarkable venue. Experience the power of informal networking at the Thursday evening campfire. Enjoy power-walking with friends and colleagues along the glorious Lake Michigan trails. Plug in to the Power of Many: many minds sharing ideas, many parents and educators sharing strategies, and many caring people committed to helping children find and understand their own power.
Keynote Speaker: Jim Delisle
Noted author, educator and professor of gifted education at Kent State University, Delisle is sure to inspire, refresh and regenerate teachers, parents and students: always encouraging, always pragmatic and always coming up with a good story to share.
You can't afford to miss this year's fall conference -- here's why!
- Change of venue: Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan (check out more information about the Blue Harbor Resort by clicking the link to the left)
 Teen Conference: An entire strand this year just for students grades 7 -12, including a panel discussion with Delisle and plenty of opportunities to interact with G/T teachers and other students. Here’s a chance to hear and be heard on issues affecting your education right now.-
Great rates: Register before June 30 and get a real deal. Don’t delay (or miss the worm)! Click on "Registration" to download your registration form today.
- Pre-conference offerings: In addition to our returning sessions, we're continuing this program with a new session on WebQuests.
Who should attend?
Breakout sessions and speakers/facilitators address current urgent topics specifically targeted for
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Gifted/talented coordinators and resource teachers
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Classroom teachers and educators
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Concerned parents and home-schoolers
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Guidance counselors
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Administrators
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Gifted and talented students grades 7-12
Conference strands and breakout sessions address current compelling issues facing parents, educators and students and are designed around these topics:
Social & Emotional
Help gifted kids cope with personal and peer pressure; encourage them to love learning and build sensitivity, resilience and confidence.
Best Practices
Implement differentiated educational plans to help students reach their full potential.
The Arts
Encourage students' passion for the visual and performing arts; use the arts to enhance curriculum.
Applied Technology
Discover technology that empowers students to achieve and teachers to personalize learning.
Advocacy
Explore current legal issues in gifted education; learn strategies that build awareness and lead to action.
Student Conference
Enjoy special sessions for grades 8-12 such as field trips to John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Animal Rescue Site, Socratic Seminars, College Planning and more. Also, spend time making friends, exploring the water park, and talking with Jim Delisle.
Pre-conference sessions Thursday morning include:
New G/T Coordinators Training Session
Learn about identification, programming options, staff development, parent education.
Experienced G/T Coordinators Training Session
Learn how to keep going through budget cuts and increase public support for gifted programming.
WebQuests
Integrate these dramatic technology tools into any content area for a higher level of activity that differentiates naturally.
For more information, including registration forms, contact information for the Blue Harbor Resort, and a call for conference proposals, click on the menu at the left. | 
