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Speed 30 min

Voices of Rural Educators: Lessons Learned From a 5-Year Javits Initiative

Friday, November 14, 2025
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM ET
Location: Convention Center, 320/321
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, Professionals
Short Description: This session presents lessons learned from a Javits-funded grant initiative focused on increasing identification and services to underrepresented gifted student populations in rural settings, as shared by participating rural educators. Data from surveys, case study interviews, and focus groups will give voice to challenges, successes, and practical strategies for fostering equitable gifted education in rural contexts.

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

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will identify lessons learned from rural educators participating in a grant initiative focused on increasing the identification of and services to traditionally underrepresented gifted students in rural settings.
  • Participants will apply insights from the research findings to develop strategies for improving equity in gifted education in rural contexts.
  • Participants will evaluate professional development strategies and consider change dynamics in rural contexts.