Upcoming Events
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.
Diploma with a Destination
Audience: Secondary Teachers Community
Aligning diplomas with real postsecondary destinations requires thoughtful course design and clear communication. Join this session to explore how course sequences, instructional supports, and credential pathways like the Indiana College Core can better match student readiness and goals. Together, we will examine potential barriers and share strategies for helping families understand and navigate evolving diploma and college-readiness expectations. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Planting Questions, Growing Thinkers
Audience: Elementary School Teachers Community
Thoughtful questioning can transform curiosity into deep learning, especially in the elementary classroom. Join this conversation to explore how effective questions shape classroom culture, drive engagement, and support all learners, including high ability students. Together, we will share practical strategies, essential question design, and resources that help make student questioning a powerful part of everyday instruction. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Executive Function with Dysfunctional Middle Schoolers
Broad Based…But Dialed In
Audience: Coordinator / Administrator Community
Thinking Smarter, Not Faster: AI, Ethics, and the Gifted Mind
Making Twice-Exceptional Exceptional
Supporting twice-exceptional middle school students requires navigating access, rigor, and accommodations with care and clarity. Join this conversation to examine policies, share classroom challenges, and explore strategies that honor high expectations while meeting individual needs. Together, we will discuss effective accommodations, communication with families, and resources that help 2e learners and all gifted students reach their potential. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
SEL-ebrating Our Gifted Learners
Elementary gifted learners often have unique social and emotional needs that show up alongside their advanced thinking. Join this conversation to share what you are seeing, explore ways to build a supportive classroom community, and learn how others are partnering with families and counselors. Together, we will discuss practical experiences, mindsets, and resources that help students grow socially and emotionally while thriving academically. Community Conversations are FREE for IAG members. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Paving Paths to Progress: Program Models that Propel Students
Audience: Coordinator/Administrator Community
Skills You Don’t See on the Schedule
From Scripted to Strategic: When the Mandated Curriculum Isn’t Enough
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
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.
Indiana Association for the Gifted
PO Box 84, Whitestown, IN 46075
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