#FOMO. When people learn about our annual conference keynote speakers, there will definitely be that Fear Of Missing Out feeling. Read on to learn more about Dr. Matt Zakreski and Colin Seale and why you’ll want to save the dates of October 3 & 4, 2022, and join us at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
What do you call a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the needs of his neurodiverse clients? Dr. Matt! He serves as a consultant, a professor, a speaker at national and international conferences, and is a researcher on Giftedness. Dr. Matt is a member of a number of organizations, including Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children, as well as Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education and the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children. On top of all of that, he is the co-founder and lead clinician at The Neurodiversity Collective. And did you know that The Neurodiversity Collective was one of WATG’s first official partners?
Dr. Matt was a presenter at our virtual conference last fall. And wow! He got such rave reviews, we just had to have him back as a keynote speaker! You can learn more about him on his website and follow him on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebookcom/drmattzakreski
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/matthew-zakreski-psyd-0z32358
“I wish students had more critical thinking skills.” You’ve said it or heard it time and again. Our keynote speaker, Colin Seale, is a leader in trying to close the critical thinking gap. He is the founder of thinkLaw, an award-winning organization helping educators leverage inquiry-based instructional strategies to close the critical thinking gap and ensure they reach all students regardless of race, zip code or whatever side of the poverty line they are born into.
Colin was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where struggles in his upbringing gave birth to his passion for educational equity. Tracked early into gifted and talented programs, he was afforded opportunities his neighborhood peers were not. Using lessons from his experience as a math teacher, later as an attorney, and now as an author, speaker and contributor, Colin serves as the world’s most fervent critical thinking advocate. Learn more about him on the thinkLaw and Raising Critical Thinkers websites. You can also follow him on social media.
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ColinESeale
https://twitter.com/thinklawus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinklawUS
Instagram:
https:https://instagram.com/ColinSeale
https://instagram.com/thinklawus
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinklaw/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinklaw/
What do you call a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the needs of his neurodiverse clients? Dr. Matt! He serves as a consultant, a professor, a speaker at national and international conferences, and is a researcher on Giftedness. Dr. Matt is a member of a number of organizations, including Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted and the National Association for Gifted Children, as well as Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education and the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children. On top of all of that, he is the co-founder and lead clinician at The Neurodiversity Collective. And did you know that The Neurodiversity Collective was one of WATG’s first official partners?
Dr. Matt was a presenter at our virtual conference last fall. And wow! He got such rave reviews, we just had to have him back as a keynote speaker! You can learn more about him on his website and follow him on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebookcom/drmattzakreski
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/matthew-zakreski-psyd-0z32358
“I wish students had more critical thinking skills.” You’ve said it or heard it time and again. Our keynote speaker, Colin Seale, is a leader in trying to close the critical thinking gap. He is the founder of thinkLaw, an award-winning organization helping educators leverage inquiry-based instructional strategies to close the critical thinking gap and ensure they reach all students regardless of race, zip code or whatever side of the poverty line they are born into.
Colin was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where struggles in his upbringing gave birth to his passion for educational equity. Tracked early into gifted and talented programs, he was afforded opportunities his neighborhood peers were not. Using lessons from his experience as a math teacher, later as an attorney, and now as an author, speaker and contributor, Colin serves as the world’s most fervent critical thinking advocate. Learn more about him on the thinkLaw and Raising Critical Thinkers websites. You can also follow him on social media.
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ColinESeale
https://twitter.com/thinklawus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinklawUS
Instagram:
https:https://instagram.com/ColinSeale
https://instagram.com/thinklawus
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinklaw/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinklaw/
How Does WATG’s Annual Conference Benefit You?
October 3 - 4, 2022 - Wilderness Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells
Registration Link opens soon!
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, Colin Seale and Dr. Matt Zakreski who will share their expertise. 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:
By attending, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19.
October 3 - 4, 2022 - Wilderness Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells
Registration Link opens soon!
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, Colin Seale and Dr. Matt Zakreski who will share their expertise. 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.
By attending, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19.
