NDAGC Webinar Newsletter
December 2021
NDAGC Webinar & Forum Library
If you missed our webinar, you can find it archived in our NDAGC Forum Library. Visit to watch a recording of December's Forum. Forum's are open to the public.
December Forum: NAGC Highlights Denver 2021
This forum moderated by Jackie Owen highlighted the most current critical themes and ideas learned from members who attended NAGC in November. Dr. Yee Han Chu will share the poignant ideas learned from attending sessions on parenting. Ann Duchscher will share the latest on equity and under-represented populations in gifted programs, and Beth Ustanko will share the best ideas and strategies learned in the curriculum and instruction of the gifted.
December Forum Panel Members
Highlights
Panelist's Highlights
Ann Duchscher -Equity
Ann discussed highlights from the conference on optimal identification of gifted students. She discussed:
- How to assess students more deeply
- How to create statistically optimal Identification
Dr. Yee Han Chu- Parent Issues
Dr. Yee Han Chu discussed highlights from the conference on how to become a parent advocate. She discussed:
- What is advocacy?
- How to be your child's voice
- How to communicate your child's needs
- How to share your child's story
What Can Parents and Teachers Implement Tomorrow?
- Yee Han Chu- use the word "gifted"
- Beth Ustanko- explore Project A3
- Beth Ustanko- listen and explore the resources from The Neurodiversity Podcast
Recommendations and Advice
- Yee Han Chu- attended conferences of notable people to hear experts share their experience
- Beth Ustanko- conferences provide the opportunity to interact with experts in the field
- Ann Duchscher-attend conferences to show the community the value of gifted education
References
Parent Advocacy Resources
Additional Resources
NDAGC Contact Information
Email: gifted@ndagc.org
Website: ndagc.org
Location: 111 45th St S, West Fargo, ND, USA
Twitter: @DakotaGifted