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2027 Teachers Summit: Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals: 2027 Teachers Summit

The NAGC Teachers Summit brings together educators and leaders to share tools, strategies, and resources designed to meet the unique needs of gifted and high-potential students. We are now inviting innovative practitioners and gifted education experts to submit proposals for engaging, practical sessions at our virtual summit on February 9-10, 2027. Learn more about the 2027 Teachers Summit here.

This is your opportunity to:

  • Share your expertise with a national audience of teachers and gifted education professionals.

  • Provide actionable takeaways and strategies that attendees can implement immediately in their classrooms.

  • Connect and collaborate with fellow educators who are passionate about supporting gifted learners.

We welcome proposals that offer practical ideas, resources, and innovative approaches specifically tailored for teachers of gifted students.

Take part in shaping a professional learning experience that empowers teachers and inspires their students—submit your proposal today!

Session Details for Presenters:

Sessions will be approximately 60 minutes long, with a suggested 45-50 minutes of presentation and 10-15 minutes of Q&A. All sessions will be recorded for later viewing, and presenters must agree to have their recorded sessions made available to attendees post-conference through the NAGC secure virtual learning platform. 

To ensure a diverse and high-quality program, each presenter may submit a maximum of one proposal as lead presenter and one proposal as co-presenter. A maximum of two presenters per session is permitted.

Proposal Timeline:

Key Topics:

The 2027 Teachers Summit Planning Group has outlined key topic areas of interest in the following areas:

Talent Development, Identification, and Assessment
  • Talent spotting in general education classrooms
  • Finding and supporting underrecognized students
  • Early talent development and primary grade practices
  • Talent development models and strategies
  • Monitoring growth, progress, and advanced learning needs
  • Using data to support talent development, services, and advocacy
  • Matching assessments to instructional strategies
Differentiation, Instructional Strategies, and Curriculum Design
  • Differentiating up for gifted and advanced learners
  • Acceleration, compacting, and flexible pathways
  • Curriculum design for challenge, depth, and complexity
  • Instructional approaches that promote engagement and achievement
  • Advanced learning in heterogeneous and general education classrooms
  • Technology-enhanced strategies for differentiation and instruction
Creativity, Inquiry, & Thinking Skills
  • Creativity and innovation across content areas
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning
  • Inquiry-based learning and student questioning
  • Project-based, problem-based, and authentic learning experiences
  • Student agency, choice, and independent investigation
  • Technology tools that support creativity, inquiry, and thinking
Social-Emotional Learning and Identity
  • Identify development, belonging, and learner voice
  • Supporting perfectionism, resilience, productive struggle, and executive functioning
  • Equity, access, and inclusive gifted education practices
  • Peer relationships, engagement, and school transitions
  • Advocacy for gifted learners, families, and educators
  • Student agency, leadership, and future readiness
Creating Supportive and Inclusive Classrooms
  • Creating supportive learning environments for high-achieving students
  • Advocating for the needs of gifted learners, especially in general education
  • Ensuring equitable access to advanced learning
  • Middle school-focused strategies for engagement and belonging
  • Helping teachers have professional agency and confidence
  • Teacher practice, growth, leadership, and collaboration
  • Partnering with families and communities

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Rubric & Policies:

All individuals interested in submitting a proposal may review the Teachers Summit Proposal Review Rubric.

Additionally, we encourage all individuals to please review all Virtual Speaker Policies before finalizing your submission.