Concurrent 45 min

Blended Practices for Twice Exceptional Learners: A New Perspective Using AI

Saturday, November 15, 2025

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, 320/321

Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Professionals

Debbie A. Troxclair, PhD

Associate Professor
Lamar University
Madisonville, Louisiana, United States
Claire E. Hughes

Professor of Gifted, Special and Twice-Exceptional Education
Cleveland State University
St Simons, Georgia, United States
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Wendy A. Behrens, MA Ed (she/her/hers)

Gifted and Talented Education Consultant/State Director
Minnesota Department of Education
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Short Description: This session will explain how AI can be used to assist teachers in assembling instructional strategies from both special education and gifted education for twice exceptional learners. Real-world examples will be shared which include strength-based strategies for the dual learning needs of 2e learners.

Opportunity & Access Track - Sponsored by Multi-Health Systems, Inc.

Learning Objectives:

Apply AI tools for planning instruction for twice exceptional learners.
Explore the conceptual framework, Trellis & Blossom: A Model for Teaching Twice Exceptional Learners.
Generate lessons based upon real-world examples provided in the session.