Elevating Equity and Excellence: Using Research for Policy Change in Gifted Education

Saturday, November 11, 2023

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Coronado J

Lindsay Lee, PhD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Research Professor
East Tennessee State University, Texas
Jonathan A. Plucker, PhD

Professor
Johns Hopkins University, Tennessee
Reby Parsley, Ed.D, NBCT

Gifted Education Specialist
Kent School District/WAETAG President, Washington
Penny G. Zimring, MS, A&S (she/her/hers)

President
Maryland Educators of Gifted Students , Maryland

Handouts
Jennifer Madsen

Vice President- Advocacy
New Jersey Association for Gifted Children, New Jersey

In this moderated discussion, our panelists include perspectives from gifted education scholars and leadership from state gifted organizations, who will share their insights, experiences, and expertise on the continually evolving landscape of policy change in gifted education across the United States. Together, we will explore the intersection of research and practice, specifically examining how we can better achieve policy reforms that use research-based practices to identify and serve diverse gifted learners.