Missed an IDOE High Ability Coordinator Office Hours session this summer, or want to revisit an important topic? Join fellow coordinators for a recap of key takeaways from the June through August sessions. Bring your questions, share what you are working through in your district, and connect with colleagues around the issues that matter most to high ability programs. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Collaboration is important not only for curriculum, but also for scheduling. Share school/classroom structures that address the unique needs of middle schools being in the middle of two very different teaching styles. Prepare to share ways to incorporate strategies of effectively transitioning students from elementary and preparing them for high school. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Teaching mixed-level high school classes can be a challenge, especially when capable students choose less advanced coursework. Join fellow secondary educators to share practical ways to differentiate instruction, maintain appropriate challenge, and build a classroom culture that encourages high ability students to stretch themselves rather than settle for “good enough.” Come ready to exchange ideas that work. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

How can schools use push-in services to support the social-emotional needs of high ability learners? Join fellow elementary educators to explore practical ways to bring SEL support into the classroom, address common challenges experienced by gifted students, and create structures that fit naturally within the school day. Share ideas, compare approaches, and learn from what others are trying. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Middle school is a unique time of transition for students with navigating behaviors. Across middle schools, teachers face ongoing changes and challenges with students. Join middle school teachers to explore behaviors that are common across students and grade levels as well as behaviors that may be more prevalent to high ability students and classrooms. We will share practical tips and ideas to strengthen classroom management. We will also explore ways to incorporate SEL ideas into the classroom curriculum to combine curriculum with additional classroom needs.

Giftedness does not stop at math and English language arts. Join fellow secondary educators to explore how schools can recognize and support strengths in areas such as art, creativity, leadership, and technical or mechanical ability. We will also discuss locally created pathways that can expand opportunities for gifted students while aligning with Indiana’s evolving graduation requirements. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Why do some high ability students dive into independent work while others stall, avoid, or rush through it? Join fellow elementary educators to explore what motivates individual learners, how to strengthen response inhibition and self-management, and ways to build lasting engagement. Share strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and leave with practical ideas for helping students become more confident, persistent independent learners. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

All students can struggle with motivation, but middle school teachers can often see a different type of motivation struggle with high ability students. Many students can see right through a lack of genuine effort to motivate them. Join fellow middle school teachers to discuss common struggles and pitfalls in motivating students. Together we will learn practical strategies to ascertain the cause of motivation struggles at this age, how to get kids to see the value and purpose, and how to potentailly alter activites to increase motivation. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Catch up on the latest conversations from IDOE High Ability Coordinator Office Hours. We will revisit key topics and takeaways from the September and October sessions, then open the conversation for questions, ideas, and shared problem-solving. Join fellow coordinators to compare notes, clarify what you heard, and learn how colleagues are approaching similar challenges across Indiana. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

What do secondary educators need in order to serve gifted students well? This conversation puts high school teachers at the center. Share the professional learning that has made the biggest difference, explore ways to strengthen identification and implementation, and discuss what administrators and coordinators need to understand about meaningful, appropriately challenging instruction in the secondary classroom. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Gifted educators should not have to figure everything out alone. Come connect with colleagues who understand the joys and challenges of serving high ability learners. This informal co-lab is designed for sharing curriculum ideas, comparing strategies, solving problems together, and building connections with educators in similar grade bands. Bring an idea to share, a question to ask, or both. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

The 2026 Indiana Association for the Gifted Annual Conference,  

Ignite the Spark: Helping GIfted Minds Shine, gathers educators and leaders in gifted education on December 14–15 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. Over the two days, participants will hear from inspiring keynotes, engage with state and national leaders, learn from expert practitioners, and connect with colleagues committed to supporting gifted learners.

IAG's annual conference brings together Indiana's educatiors and decision makers who design and lead high ability identifcation, programming, advanced academics, and student supports. Sponsorship is a mission-aligned way to connect with a highly targeted audience while supporting strong services for high ability students statewide.  Please read our Sponsor Prospectus before registering.  

Register to Become an IAG 2026 Sponsor Today!

 The Indiana Association for the Gifted’s (IAG) annual conference brings together educational professionals from across Indiana to learn and share best practices in gifted education. This gathering is a prime opportunity for education-related businesses and services to showcase your brand, network with educators, and drive business growth.  Be sure to view our Exhibitor Prospectus before registering.  Choose the table you want to purchase to begin your registration.