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Concurrent 45 min

Practitioner's Perspective: Identifying Hidden Talents in Diverse Gifted Learners

Saturday, November 15, 2025
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Location: Convention Center, 304/305
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Professionals
Short Description: Uncover hidden giftedness in underrepresented populations (2e, ELL, CLED) using equitable identification methods. This session explores a multi-faceted approach, moving beyond traditional measures. Learn to effectively utilize universal screeners, achievement and ability scores, teacher/parent rating scales, and local norming to identify potential often missed by standard assessments, ensuring access for all gifted learners.

Gifted Coordinator Track - Sponsored by National Inventors Hall of Fame

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to identify and describe at least three barriers to equitable identification of gifted students from underrepresented populations (e.g., 2e, ELL, CLED).
  • Participants will be able to evaluate and select appropriate universal screening tools, interpret achievement and ability scores, considering cultural and linguistic influences, and understand the importance of local norming.
  • Participants will be able to utilize local norms effectively, integrating qualitative data with quantitative assessments to create a comprehensive profile for gifted identification.