Skills You Don’t See on the Schedule

Audience: Secondary Teachers Community 

Why are Soft Skills so “Hard”?

Audience: Middle School Teachers Community 

Middle schoolers are growing up in a very different world than we did, and many of us are seeing real shifts in skills like communication, teamwork, and organization. Join this conversation to reflect on what has changed, what still matters, and how soft skills are showing up in your classroom and standards. Together, we will share practical strategies, resources, and rubric ideas that help students grow in the skills they need now and in the future. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

From Scripted to Strategic: When the Mandated Curriculum Isn’t Enough

Audience: Elementary School Teachers Community 

Many elementary teachers are navigating the challenge of using a scripted curriculum while still meeting the needs of gifted learners. Join this conversation to share what is working, problem-solve common constraints, and exchange practical strategies for accelerating and enriching instruction within required materials. Together, we will reflect on which curriculum components support deep learning and where thoughtful revisions make the biggest impact. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

ID Process and HAP Grant

Audience: Coordinator/Administrator Community 

Identification decisions and grant use have far-reaching implications for student access to programming and support. This session will help coordinators examine assessment options, data sources, and identification practices while also exploring strategic ways to leverage high ability grants across grade levels. Join the conversation to share insights, navigate transitions, and generate practical ideas for using funds to better meet both academic and social-emotional needs of diverse learners. 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.

Conference Reservation

Schools may reserve and prepay for conference registrations now in order to use current year funds or budget reallocations. This option is intended for Coordinators who need to secure conference registrations before the June 30 encumbrance deadline, even if the specific attendees have not yet been identified.

Two-Day Conference Reservation packages are available for $510 per attendee. Each package includes a $50 IAG membership or membership renewal and a $460 two day conference registration (reflecting both the Early Bird rate and member discount).  

One-Day Conference Reservation packages are available for $415 per attendee. Each package includes a $50 IAG membership or membership renewal and a $365 one-day conference registration (reflecting both the Early Bird rate and member discount).  

When conference registration opens in September, IAG will collect attendee names and full registration details.

Conference Reservation packages must be reserved by June 30, and payment is due by September 28, 2026. 

How Conference Reservation Works
1. Complete the Conference Reservation form and indicate the number of registrations you would like to reserve by June 30. Pay by credit card or send payment via ACH or check by September 28.

2.  When registration opens in September, IAG will contact you to identify the individuals who will use the reserved registrations.

3.  Each attendee will join or renew as an IAG member and complete the registration process for IAG 2026.

4.  IAG will apply the Conference Reservation payment to the identified attendee’s registration.