2009 NAGC Convention Network Events

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm

Network Social Hour and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

PORTRAITS IN GIFTED EDUCATION: THE LEGACY SERIES (A DIALOGUE WITH JIM GALLAGHER)
Sponsored by the Conceptual Foundations Network

The Conceptual Foundations Network, in concert with NAGC, continues its dedication to videotaping notable gifted advocates, researchers, and leaders in order to preserve their legacy for future generations. Through a variety of techniques and questions, we are showcasing the lives of these outstanding individuals, providing insights into their theories, and reflecting on their unique contributions in the field of gifted education. For our third annual videotaping, you are invited to join us and engage in an afternoon with Jim Gallagher, celebrated professor, scholar, theorist, and advocate in the field of gifted education. We are privileged to be honoring this stellar individual, and know you will want to participate in this enlightening event (audience questions are planned).

Room 220 

7:00 – 9:00pm

TEACHING FOR TRANSFORMATION:  EMBRACING COMPLEXITY FOR GIFTED MIDDLE GRADE LEARNERS
Sponsored by the Middle Grades Network

Teachers challenge students in the middle grades by helping them embrace complexity and exposing them to issues surrounding certainty. Teachers encourage complexity and depth of reasoning when they allow students to understand relationships and philosophical awareness through conversation, difference, and interaction. Creativity and wisdom form the core of this approach to curriculum differentiation. What does this look like in the classroom? In this session, attendees receive practical applications of these abstract ideas such as starter prompts, graphic organizers and, instructional strategies. Sample student responses provide concrete evidence as to how middle grade teachers can teach for challenge and transformation.

RGH Majestic D

7:15pm – 9:15pm

CREATIVITY NIGHT!
Sponsored by the Creativity Network

Come and exercise the creative side of your mind! Through innovative instruction and activities, experience over 25 presentations and hands-on activities designed for applying to all content areas Ratchet-up your own creativity at this high-energy event and return to the classroom with ideas for inspiring creativity in your students.

RGH Majestic C 

7:15 – 8:30pm

CURRICULUM NIGHT
Sponsored by the Curriculum Studies Network

The Curriculum Studies Network celebrates the authors of outstanding curriculum with an evening devoted to showcasing their talents/work and its effect on the student populations who participated in the learning activities. Participants are invited to hear from the authors themselves, who are more than willing to share lessons and answers questions about their individual units. All of our award winners received outstanding evaluations based on our rubric for writing curriculum based on the needs of the gifted learner. Please join us in celebrating their hard work!

RGH Majestic E 

7:15 – 9:15pm

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH GALA & RESEARCH CRACKER BARREL
Sponsored by the Research and Evaluation Network

Come and celebrate the accomplishments of graduate students from across the country, their mentors, and an esteemed panel of judges at the 4th Annual Research Gala. Graduate student papers will be judged based on the type and level of research; those receiving the highest rating will be awarded ribbons. Participants, mentors, guests and the judging panel will have a chance to discuss their projects in small groups and share their work with others at the gala reception.

RGH Majestic G

7:15 – 9:00pm

SPECIAL POPULATIONS NIGHT
Sponsored by the Special Populations Network

In addition to our annual business meeting, this year we also offer our network members and invited guests the opportunity to network with one another during an informal reception, to connect and share experiences and best practices for serving special populations of gifted and advanced learners.

RGH Majestic F

7:30 – 8:30pm

SPEED GEEKING
Sponsored by the Computers and Technology Network

Are you looking for technology resources in all of the wrong places? Can’t find the perfect match between your students and technology?  Let the Computers and Technology Network help! In this lively and interactive evening session “speed date” their way through a series of 5-minute presentations covering the educational uses of some of today’s best free technology resources. Gain new ideas for integrating technology and focus on using each tool for an instructional purpose rather than simply using technology for the sake of technology.

RGH Majestic B