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The Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education
Join us for our virtual 2024 MEGS State Gifted Education Conference! Registration for this conference will include a professional development package that features the three keynotes, and over 30 videos on a variety of gifted education topics which can be accessed on-demand through October 17, 2025. Once you have registered, be on the lookout for login information for our website which should be sent the week of the conference or within 72 hours of purchase, whichever is later. Live Keynotes Brian Housand, Ph.D. Garbage in/Garbage Out: The Art & Craft of Engineering Better Prompts and Questions Whether you’re utilizing ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or any AI tool, how you craft your prompt determines your results. The same is true with questions of Google, Alexa, Siri, and even humans! Through a series of ready-to-use thought experiments you’ll learn to think like a philosopher, question like a scientist, and create like an artist – all by wielding the power of the perfect prompt! The presentation will be followed by a brief question and answer session. Empowering Gifted Minds: Multilingual, Engaged, and Ready to Lead! In this thought-provoking panel, expert educators will discuss effective strategies for engaging gifted learners from diverse backgrounds. Karla Serrano, Baltimore City Public Schools, will address the unique needs of multilingual gifted students, while JanetViana Clarke, Prince George's County Public Schools, focuses on fostering leadership opportunities. Chrissy Trest, Charles County Public Schools, will introduce shared inquiry as a tool for deeper learning, and Ruby Brown, Wicomico Public Schools, will highlight ways to actively involve families. Participants will leave with practical resources and insights, plus a chance to engage directly with our panelists. Emily Kircher-Morris Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Classrooms Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are both gifted and have another neurodivergent diagnosis (like autism, ADHD, or a learning disability) and need support for both their advanced cognitive abilities and areas of struggle. Drawing from experiences as a gifted education teacher and clinical mental health counselor, Emily Kircher-Morris will synthesize what we know about twice-exceptional learners to help teachers develop an awareness of how they can best help their 2e students find success academically, socially, and emotionally by creating a neurodiversity-affirming classroom environment. |
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