Two Decades of Equity in Action: Developing Talent in the Young Scholars Model

Saturday, November 11, 2023

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Cancun

Molly Hammel, MA (she/her/hers)

Talent Development Programming Specialist, K-5
Eden Prairie Schools, Minnesota
Carol V. Horn (she/her/hers)

educational consultant
independent consultant, Virginia
Catherine A. Little, PhD

Professor
University of Connecticut, Connecticut
Kirsten Maloney (she/her/hers)

K-12 Coordinator, Advanced Academic Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia

Handouts
Cheryl A. McCullough, MA, Ed.S

Supervisor, K-12 Advanced Academics and Talent Development
Arlington Public Schools, Virginia

Equity work is a journey. Join the authors of The Young Scholars Model to learn from districts at various stages of model implementation. The session includes resources to launch or further develop your district’s equity and talent development initiatives, as well as research that provides evidence of the model’s success.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the research behind the four critical elements of the Young Scholars model
Understand stakeholder roles in promoting systemic change through the topics of identification, leadership, curriculum, professional learning, and family engagement
Explore ideas for practical implementation and how they affect several districts at various stages of implementation