Concurrent 45 min

Transforming Teacher Practice: Creating Professional Learning for the Gifted Standards

Friday, November 14, 2025

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Location: Convention Center, 403/404/405

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

Michelle Buchanan, PhD (she/her/hers)

Clinical Instructor II
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas, United States
Jessica Potts (she/her/hers)

Curriculum Coordinator
Davidson Academy Online
Reno, Nevada, United States
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Amy McShane

Western PA Gifted Liaison
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States
Charlton Wolfgang (he/him/his)

Professor of Gifted and STEM Education, Coordinator of Graduate Gifted Education Programs, Director of University Honors College
Millersville University
Millersville, Pennsylvania, United States
Cailin Carlson

Gifted Education Teacher and Curriculum Specialist
Mineola UFSD
Mineola, New York, United States
Katie Coder (she/her/hers)

Teacher
Oak Harbor Schools
Oak Harbor, Washington, United States
Laurie J. Croft (she/her/hers)

Clinical Professor Emeritus, Gifted Education
Belin-Blank Center
Tiffin, Iowa, United States

Short Description: This session presents a systematic approach to designing and implementing comprehensive professional learning programs in gifted education using the NAGC Professional Programming Standards. Learn how to develop sustained, collaborative, and evidence-based professional development that aligns with NAGC standards and builds educator capacity to serve gifted learners effectively.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the essential components of comprehensive professional learning systems in gifted education.
Learn strategies for designing and implementing sustained, collaborative professional development programs.
Create action plans for implementing or improving professional learning systems in their contexts.