Speed 30 min

Beyond the Numbers: Addressing Excellence Gaps Through Targeted Classroom Interventions

Friday, November 14, 2025

3:10 PM - 3:40 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, 317/318

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

Danielle T. Moore

Doctoral Candidate
University of North Texas
Glenn Heights, Texas, United States
Ashley Shen, PhD Candidate (she/her/hers)

Doctoral Student (PhD Candidate)
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas, United States
Andria Ellis

Doctoral Candidate
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas, United States
Amy G. May (she/her/hers)

Doctoral Candidate
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas, United States

Short Description: Explore strategies to close the Excellence Gap in gifted education. This session equips educators with practical, research-based interventions for improving engagement, differentiation, and achievement for historically marginalized students, ensuring equitable access to advanced opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will develop an understanding of the Excellence Gap, including its causes and the impact on marginalized student populations in gifted education.
Participants will apply culturally responsive practices and differentiated instructional strategies designed to engage, support, and challenge high-potential students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Participants will design actionable intervention plans based on data-driven strategies to increase student engagement and academic success for historically marginalized gifted learners.