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Concurrent 60 min

Beyond Grades: Helping Parents and Gifted Students Shift from Perfectionism to Deep Learning

Saturday, November 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Location: Convention Center, 408/409/410
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5,6-8
Short Description: Gifted students often struggle with perfectionism and fear of failure, reinforced by grades as the primary marker of success. This session explores how schools can help parents and students shift from grades to deep learning by adopting ICM, redesigning schedules, and reframing parent conversations. Attendees will gain practical strategies to foster intellectual risk-taking, mastery, and intrinsic motivation in gifted learners.

Curriculum Track - Sponsored by Riverside Insights

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the causes and effects of perfectionism in gifted students and how it impacts learning, motivation, and mental health.
  • Implement strategies to help parents shift the focus from grades to deep learning through parent education, communication, and school-home partnerships.
  • Redesign school structures (curriculum, schedules, conferences) to reinforce deep learning, risk-taking, and student growth over grades