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Saturday, November 2
 

10:15am CDT

Fixed Mindsets in the Mathematics Classroom and What Teachers Can Do About It
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Room 256
We will explore the mindsets that hold children back. Students can go through their early grades with little effort. Once some students hit a challenge in later years, they may feel they are not smart or gifted. How can we get them to change that fixed mindset to a growth mindset? How can we get them to step up to the challenge?
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avatar for Leah Winter

Leah Winter

Mathematics Teacher, Du Quoin High School
I am passionate about teaching math. I truly feel that I chose the right profession! I have gotten very interested in the topic of a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset. Students will often hold themselves back and not reach their level of possible achievement because of a fixed... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Room 256
  Social-Emotional Learning and Support, Parent-Focused

11:15am CDT

Connection is Crucial: Strategies for Fostering Social Skills
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 256
Presenters
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Adam Metcalf

2020 SHAPE America Midwest District Elementary TOY, Avery Coonley School
Adam Metcalf has been teaching K-8 Physical Education for sixteen years and is the 2020 SHAPE America Midwest District Elementary Teacher of the Year. He has a Masters’ Degree in Pedagogy & Curriculum Design from Northern Illinois University. Adam is the Executive Producer of The... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 256
  Social-Emotional Learning and Support

12:15pm CDT

Advocacy across Illinois
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 256
IAGC Policy and Advocacy Committee
Presenters
avatar for Deanna Markos

Deanna Markos

Co-Chair of Policy and Advocacy Committee, Illinois Association for Gifted Children
Deanna Markos is currently an Advanced 8th grade English teacher at McClure Junior High- District 101. Previously, Ms Markos was a Talent Development teacher for 2 years with D102. Deanna is passionate about advanced learners across the state and serves as the co-chair of the IAGC... Read More →
JL
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Pamela Shaw

President, Illinois Association for Gifted Children
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 256
  Advocacy, Parent-Focused

1:30pm CDT

Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright Complex Kids
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 256
A panel of experienced parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children will share the journeys that they walked with their children through their childhood, teen, and young adult years. We will share our stories of challenges and hope. There will be time for questions at the end.
Presenters
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Carole Mosur Jones

President, Chicago Gifted Community Center
avatar for Pamela Shaw

Pamela Shaw

President, Illinois Association for Gifted Children
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 256
  Advocacy, Parent-Focused

2:30pm CDT

Sponsor Promo Breakout Sessions
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 256
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 256
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