Illinois Association for Gifted Children

2025 iagc
VIRTUAL leadership summit

The LEADERSHIP SUMMIT is Sponsored by NATIONAL MATH STARS

National Math Stars ensures mathematically extraordinary students from all communities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science. We run a free, fully-funded support program for extraordinarily talented math students. We recruit students in 2nd and 3rd grades and support them through high school, providing free math mentoring, access to STEM summer camps, family advising, community events, and more. In total our program offers more than $100,000 in resources to each student accepted, over the course of a decade.

A PROMISE TO ALL

Full Inclusion Models: Examining the Facts (and Myths) Affecting Advanced Learners

Join the IAGC for an in-depth discussion and workshop for Regional, District, and School Leaders as we examine the claims of Full Inclusion proponents regarding its true impact on advanced learner instruction.

Friday May 2, 2025 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (1 hour lunch break)

Explore key claims of the Fordham Institute Report "Think Again: Are Education Programs for High Achievers Inherently Inequitable?"

Consider student perspectives on the impact of Advanced Programming on their academic and social-emotional growth

Examine the myths, misunderstandings, or misrepresentations that common arguments against Advanced Programming are based on

Review a variety of Advanced Program options to address different district needs in order to expand academic pathways for more students

Explore elements of a Program Review Framework in addressing both equitable learning opportunities and appropriate programming for all students.
Network with District and Regional education leaders with similar demographics, needs, and goals.

5 PD hrs available

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Brandon Wright Thomas B. Fordham Institute

A Promise to All: Think Again

Despite claims to the contrary, programs for advanced students work—especially for marginalized students. And no other intervention, including full inclusion, can work at scale for the full range of student readiness levels that are typically present in American classrooms.

Brandon Wright is the Editorial Director of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. He is the coauthor or coeditor of three books: Failing our Brightest Kids: The Global Challenge of Educating High-Ability Students; Charter Schools at the Crossroads: Predicaments, Paradoxes, Possibilities; Getting the Most Bang for the Education Buck. He is also the editor of the Advance Substack, and his writing has appeared widely in newspapers across the country. He holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.

Our Keynote Speaker is sponsored by NATIONAL MATH STARS

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO should attend?

District / School Leadership teams

Administrators

ROE officers

School Policymakers

WHY should you attend?

To challenge the assertion that "the inclusion of all students within a heterogenous classroom is the best structure to educate all students and is the only equitable format for education".

To understand the social-emotional benefits of learning in a setting designed for advanced students.

To critically analyze your district's current program model or Strategic Plan or School Improvement Plan and identify areas to improve, refine, or enhance.

HOW will you attend?

This 1-day summit is a virtual event that includes:

zoom link invite sent 3-4 days prior to event
informative and timely presentations from representatives of IAGC, Fordham Institute, and/or other experts in Advanced Learning Best Practices.
breakout room workshops for guidance to explore a program review framework, to dig deeper into promising models for advanced learners, and the opportunity to network with similar districts

WHEN will you attend?

Friday May 2, 2025

8:30 am - 2:30 pm (includes a 1 hour lunch break)

WHAT are the registration details?

Registration opens March 6, 2025

Registration closes April 24, 2025

IAGC Members $110

Non-Members $130

District Bundle $440 for 4 registrations (until April 24)

TENTATIVE AGENDA

TIME	TOPIC
8:15 - 8:30 am	Sponsor Spotlight
8:30 - 9:30 am	KEYNOTE: Brandon Wright
9:30 - 9:50 am	Student Perspectives
9:50 - 10:00 am	BREAK
10:00 - 10:45 am	Busting Myths about Gifted Education
10:45 - 11:15 am	Overview of Three Advanced Program Options
11:15 - 11:30 am	Program Review to Guide District Strategic Plans
11:30 - 12:30 pm	LUNCH
12:30 - 1:20 pm	Breakout Session Choice #1
1:20 - 1:30 pm	BREAK
1:30 - 2:20 pm	Breakout Session Choice #2
2:20 - 2:30 pm	CLOSING

Questions about registration?

Contact: office@iagcgifted.org

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