How Does WATG’s Annual Conference Benefit You?
October 3 - 5, 2021
Registration Link
Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted’s annual conference is for teachers, parents, administrators, counselors, coordinators, college students and more! This year, we have two amazing, nationally known keynote speakers, Dr. Jonathan Plucker and Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings who will share their expertise on addressing excellence gaps in Wisconsin and using a talent development model to diversify gifted and talented education programs. We also have a special guest speaker, Alonzo Kelly, who is a national expert on talent development in the area of leadership. He will share his passion, humor, and stories. Finally, we have a powerful lineup of workshops presented by other great speakers who are knowledgeable in our field, great exhibitors, and opportunities to network with others. In the past, participants have shared that this conference is a great way to learn and grow.
Why Should You Attend?
WATG’s Annual Conference is a great opportunity to expand your connections and to find the information you need to help meet the needs of gifted and talented youth. Classroom teachers, administrators, G/T coordinators and resource teachers, college professors, parents, and college students can all benefit from the sessions and learning at this event.
Participants attend this conference to:
Aside from fulfilling your personal professional development goals, by attending the WATG Annual Conference, you will be able to bring expertise and knowledge back to your school, district, family, and friends. Here are some more benefits for attending the conference:
October 3 - 5, 2021
Registration Link
Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted’s annual conference is for teachers, parents, administrators, counselors, coordinators, college students and more! This year, we have two amazing, nationally known keynote speakers, Dr. Jonathan Plucker and Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings who will share their expertise on addressing excellence gaps in Wisconsin and using a talent development model to diversify gifted and talented education programs. We also have a special guest speaker, Alonzo Kelly, who is a national expert on talent development in the area of leadership. He will share his passion, humor, and stories. Finally, we have a powerful lineup of workshops presented by other great speakers who are knowledgeable in our field, great exhibitors, and opportunities to network with others. In the past, participants have shared that this conference is a great way to learn and grow.
Why Should You Attend?
WATG’s Annual Conference is a great opportunity to expand your connections and to find the information you need to help meet the needs of gifted and talented youth. Classroom teachers, administrators, G/T coordinators and resource teachers, college professors, parents, and college students can all benefit from the sessions and learning at this event.
Participants attend this conference to:
- Improve their knowledge, understanding, and skills with high-quality local and national presenters
- Gain insights by connecting and sharing with parents and educators from around the state
- Build a repertoire of ideas to engage gifted and talented learners, and
- Find out about the latest educational resources from exhibitors
Aside from fulfilling your personal professional development goals, by attending the WATG Annual Conference, you will be able to bring expertise and knowledge back to your school, district, family, and friends. Here are some more benefits for attending the conference:
- Stay on Top of Trends in Gifted and Talented Education: With 2 keynotes and over 30 breakout sessions, you will be informed of what is important in gifted education. You will build your repertoire of effective strategies for differentiation, personalization, and acceleration, refine your program and practices, and learn strategies to equitably identify and meet the range of diverse learner needs.
- Expand Your Professional Network: During the conference, you will connect with knowledgeable speakers and session leaders, as well as experience peer-to-peer networking opportunities to learn from and build relationships with others in the field.
- Keep Students Engaged and Excited About Learning: Speakers from across the state will share insights and strategies for student success.
- Gain Fresh Ideas and Get Inspired: Our keynote speakers and state leaders in gifted education will renew your passion for supporting advanced learners.
- Learn About New Ideas and Resources: Our exhibitors provide a great way for you to informally gain knowledge and learn about new products and educational resources.
- Bring Information Back to Your Home and School District: You will be able to take all the information you learn from the session speakers and apply it to your own gifted children and students.
- Share ideas and resources with other parents and caregivers.
