Speed 30 min

Dynamic Assessment: Uncovering Gifted Potential in Underrepresented Students

Friday, November 14, 2025

3:10 PM - 3:40 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, 407

Grade Level: 3-5

Karen Arnstein

Co-founder
Spiral We, LLC
Redlands, California, United States
Ophelie Desmet

Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology
Ball State University
MUNCIE, Indiana, United States
Richard Olenchak (he/him/his)

Professor & Psychologist
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Kristen Seward (she/her/hers)

Clinical Associate Professor of Gifted, Creative, & Talented Studies; the Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER2I) Associate Director
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
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Anne Traynor

Associate Professor
Purdue University
Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Short Description: This study examines the efficacy of dynamic assessment (DA) of positive psychological traits compared to traditional cognitive assessments in identifying gifted elementary school students from underrepresented populations. Results from one Washington state school district will be presented, discussing the impact on identification rates for Black, Latino/a , low-income, and students with disabilities.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the potential of dynamic assessment in identifying gifted students from underrepresented populations.
Compare the efficacy of traditional cognitive assessments and dynamic assessment of positive psychological traits in gifted identification.
Evaluate the implications of using dynamic assessment for improving equity and access in gifted education programs.