The Art of Problem Solving's mission is to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation.

Cambridge Educational Services partners with educators to achieve educational advancement for all students. Together, they best achieve their goals to build college and career skills, raise test scores, enhance curriculum, and support instruction. Their goal is to level the playing field so that all students can reach their true potential and ability regardless of their ability to pay.

The Center for Advanced Academics strives to create a safe space to challenge all students and develop their unique talents.

Mensa of Wisconsin Foundation, Inc. is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing funds for the advancement of intellectual pursuits and accomplishments through scholarships and grants to residents of Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

MITY's mission is to inspire and challenge intellectually curious students to pursue their passions within a diverse, inclusive community and empower them by building skills and relationships for lifelong success.

MHS's mission is to consistently advance their science and research capabilities, because progress has no limits.

National Math Stars is a non-profit organization focused on providing free resources and opportunities to young gifted math students.

SOAR is a program designed to provide an opportunity for gifted students to experience a "traditional" summer camp while exploring new skills and talents and deepening their understanding of themselves.

The Walking Classroom provides students with an opportunity to get physical activity without sacrificing instructional time.

Wisconsin Destination Imagination's mission is to create the next generation of inventors.

Wisconsin Future Problem Solving prepares young people to find solutions, take relevant action, and be a force for positive change. Their model ignites curiosity in real world issues and equips students with complex problem-solving skills. Once learned, these skills ensure students are ready to succeed in their classes today and in their work and life tomorrow. And in the age of AI, it’s more important than ever to make sure young people learn how to think and solve problems.

This two-day event attracts a diverse audience, including K-12 educators, administrators, GT coordinators, parents, and others passionate about gifted education. We are seeking proposals that resonate with a wide range of attendees and provide actionable resources or lesson ideas across the five areas of giftedness:

• General intellect
• Subject-specific talents
• Visual/performing arts
• Creativity
• Leadership
  

Topics of interest from past conferences include:

• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Self-advocacy strategies
• Supporting twice-exceptional learners
• Gifted program models in other schools
• Empower parents of gifted students
• Advocacy for gifted education
• Social-emotional learning for neurodivergent students
• Classroom differentiation techniques
• Leadership and creativity development
• Talent development models
• Strategies for reading and writing
  

Presenter Benefits: Main presenters for each breakout session will receive complimentary conference registration and meals for the day of their presentation. If you choose to attend the additional day, you'll only pay the one-day registration rate.

If your proposal is accepted, you will be notified via email. Registration details will follow soon after.

We can't wait to hear your ideas and collaborate on an inspiring event!