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Concurrent 60 min

Doing Equity Work When We Cannot Say The Word Equity

Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ET
Location: Convention Center, Ballroom BC
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary
Short Description: With equity initiatives under attack, how do we continue the work without making ourselves (or our students) targets? This session will explore how educators can take strategic, specific action to remove barriers for underserved gifted students. Attendees will gain concrete strategies—ranging from framing techniques to “compliance-as-defiance” approaches—that create real change, even in politically hostile environments.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the most vulnerable, underserved gifted students using strategic, low-visibility approaches that increase their access to services.
  • Apply subtle metaphors and framing strategies to build equity awareness among stakeholders resistant to direct discussions on diversity and inclusion.
  • Implement creative compliance tactics that work within restrictive policies while still expanding access for historically underrepresented gifted students.