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Connect with other giftED attendees at these special events!

In Person Events

Geeks Who Teach Trivia Night
Tuesday, November 30, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Calling all know-it-alls (and everyone else too)! Grab a team or join a table of your fellow teachers and trivia geeks and compete for all the glory at this fast-paced, super fun trivia night hosted by trivia master, gifted expert, and self-proclaimed geek Brian Housand. You’ll laugh, you’ll get rowdy (we hope—it’s a competition!), and you’ll learn plenty of useful knowledge with which to impress your friends and students.

giftED Gathering
Wednesday, December 1, 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Together is better, and it’s great to be back at giftED! Whether you’re a first-timer or long-timer, you’re invited to celebrate and connect with your fellow attendees and TAGT exhibitors at the giftED gathering. Appetizers and cash bar provided.

TAGT Podcast Recordings

Watch your favorite speakers and TAGT Podcast host Michael Flusche in engaging conversation as they record episodes of TAGT’s upcoming podcast series live at giftED21. Speakers and schedule listed below.

  • Wednesday, December 1, 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Stephanie Boyce
  • Wednesday, December 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Patrick Harris, Fred Bonner, & Matt Fugate (Bring Your Lunch!)
  • Wednesday, December 1, 4:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.: TAGT Award Winners: Colin Seale, Tina Moore, Jessica Fair, & McKinney Gifted and Talented Alliance
  • Thursday, December 2, 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.: Brian Housand & Andi McNair
  • Thursday, December 2, 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: S.C. Says
  • Thursday, December 2, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Amber Johnston, Todd Nesloney, & Steven Smith

In Person Meet-Ups

New Coordinator Boot Camp Meet-Up
Wednesday, December 1, 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Join us to meet fellow brand-new coordinators, share takeaways from the fall New Coordinator Boot Camp, and network with both experienced and novice G/T leaders in this casual coffee and chat session, sponsored by Pearson. Note that you do not have to have attended this year’s New Coordinator Boot Camp to attend this meet-up; it’s also a great opportunity for new or early career coordinators to meet others!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Network Meet-Up
Wednesday, December 1, 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Connect with fellow educators and learn more about the new TAGT Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Network at this opportunity to network and build coalitions with leaders eager to increase diversity in the ranks of G/T educators. Hosted by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Network Advisory Council.

University Meet-Up
Wednesday, December 1, 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Network with university professors and graduate students at this meet-up, sponsored by the UNT Office of Giftedness. If you’re interested in attending graduate school, want to partner with a university or researcher on a project you’d like to start in your district, or a grad student or professor wanting to network with others, this meet-up is for you!

NNAT3 Users Group
Wednesday, December 1, 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Pearson would like to hear from our NNAT3 user’s about your experience with the test and how NNAT3 is utilized in your program. This session will also provide updates and a Q&A session. Learn about local norming through the online platform and tips regarding implementation. Or, if you’re not a user yet, this session will be a great opportunity to hear from your colleagues about their experience with NNAT3.

ProjectGT User Meet Up
Wednesday, December 1, 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Project Education invites its users to come and discuss the latest updates to our system, future plans, and how we can continue to best meet your needs. We would love to meet everyone in person and feel free to bring a friend who you want to hear about ProjectGT!

Coordinator Coffee
Thursday, December 2, 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Take a moment to catch up with your fellow G/T leaders and share your challenges and solutions with your favorite morning brew in this casual coffee and chat session, sponsored by Knowsys.

Introducing (and Breaking) the New thinkLaw Teacher Platform
Thursday, December 2, 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Join us as we introduce our new thinkPortal Teacher Site. Whether you are an experienced thinkLaw user or someone who has never heard of us before, join us and learn about new features, on-demand Professional Development, and our bank of lessons, templates, and additional supports in this interactive session presented by thinkLaw.

ProjectGT User Meet Up
Thursday, December 2, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Didn’t make it to the first meet-up? Here’s your second chance! Project Education invites its users to come and discuss the latest updates to our system, future plans, and how we can continue to best meet your needs. We would love to meet everyone in person and feel free to bring a friend who you want to hear about ProjectGT!

Online Meet-Ups and Special Events

giftED Table Talks Opening Celebration
Wednesday, December 1, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Join gifted education thought leaders, and experts from gifted education companies and organizations for this unique opportunity to connect virtually in live, small-group video chat roundtables!

Bring Your Lunch Table Talks
Thursday, December 2, 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Join gifted education thought leaders, and experts from gifted education companies and organizations for this unique opportunity to connect virtually in live, small-group video chat roundtables! Bring your lunch!

giftED Table Talks
Friday, December 3, 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Join gifted education thought leaders, and experts from gifted education companies and organizations for this unique opportunity to connect virtually in live, small-group video chat roundtables!