Advancing Academics Conference

Schedule

Blake Haygood, M. Ed

Blake works with gifted learners as a specialist in Austin ISD. He is also the parent of a PG student and the Chair of the Parent Resource Committee for TAGT. He dedicates most of his time to researching and practicing ways to meet the needs of the spectrum of gifted learners in his life.

• Elementary Keynote: "What's Keeping Them Here?" Let's talk about why gifted kids leave and the "taboo" best-practices that could have changed their minds.
• Secondary Keynote: "Stop Gatekeeping Knowledge" The case for letting students learn. How do we empower students to change the future? We open all the gates.

Are you interested in presenting at the Advancing Academics conference this summer?

Please let us know about your presentation in this survey. Presenters will be selected no later than May 31, 2021. All presenters will be awarded free conference registration for the day that you are presenting.

Monday, June 26, will focus on instructional strategies for advanced learners in the ELEMENTARY classroom.

Tuesday, June 27, will focus on instructional strategies for advanced learners in the SECONDARY classroom.

Our theme for sessions this year will be "Empowering students to change the world." While we are accepting a large variety of presentations, these are some of the topics that are typically requested for this conference:

• addressing the social-emotional needs of gifted students
• sample lessons and activities for advanced learners
• instructional strategies that differentiate for learners
• pacing considerations for middle school and high school learners
• samples of advanced-level products
• how to implement PBL/STEM or TPSP

Are you interested in partnering with Region 13 to support the Advancing Academics conference?

Please fill out the form. Vendor requests will be accepted through June 15, 2021.

This conference primarily focuses on teachers who serve advanced students through a Gifted and Talented program and/or advanced courses. Conference registration is expected to be between 50 - 100 participants each day of the conference. This will provide vendors with marketing opportunities with up to 200 individuals.

Conference Dates:

Monday, June 26 - Elementary classroom teachers

Tuesday, June 27 - Secondary classroom teachers

Sponsorship will include:

• 1 booth setup in our exhibitor space located next to check-in tables.
• 1 slide of information that will be shared with participants during check-in each day.
• space on the Canvas course to upload a link to your website, your image/logo, and a flyer
• your image/logo on printable conference materials (schedule, directions, etc.)
• participation in a raffle (with raffle donation)

The cost of sponsorship is $300. Please contact Amber Reinecke for questions.