Poster

Poster 31: Empowering Gifted and 2E Learners : Strength-Based Strategies for Advocacy and Support

Thursday, November 13, 2025

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Professionals

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Holly Kincaid

Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri, United States
Meredith K. Thornhill

Elementary Gifted and Talented Teacher
Mesa County Valley School District #51 Grand Junction, Colorado
Fruita, Colorado, United States
Lisa A. Jobe

Educational Consultant
Sequoia Gifted and Creative, LLC
El Dorado Hills, California, United States
Maggie Eubanks

Head of Schools
Palmetto Bay Academy Schools
Miami, Florida, United States

Short Description: What is the impact on parents who receive research-based strategies for empowering, advocating, and supporting underserved gifted students? An interactive panel of parents, teachers, administrators, and professors will explore equity and identification challenges in K-12 education settings. Takeaways will include research-based strategies and tools to provide strength-based talent focused opportunities and advocacy support their underserved children in multiple learning environments.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about equity and identification challenges gifted and twice-exceptional learners across rural, urban, and suburban environments face today.
Create pathways for fostering positive communication for educators and stakeholders.
Implement research-based strategies and tools to enhance nurturing and advocacy efforts for all underserved gifted populations.