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5/29/25

1:30-2:15pm ET

NAGC Opportunity & Access Symposium

Expanding Access: K-2 Enrichment as a Gateway to Talent Development

Carol Malueg & Cori Paulet

The Opportunity and Access Symposium 2025 is a premier virtual event designed to empower educators, school leaders, and advocates committed to expanding opportunities in gifted and advanced learning programs. Hosted online on May 29, 2025, this engaging and thought-provoking symposium provides practical strategies and research-driven insights to help schools and districts recognize, support, and elevate high-ability students from all backgrounds.

Designed for teachers, administrators, and education professionals, the symposium features expert-led sessions on effective identification practices, student and family engagement, and building school and district infrastructures that foster inclusive access to advanced learning opportunities. Attendees will gain actionable tools to enhance their programs and drive meaningful change in gifted education.

Cost, which includes access through 2025:

Members: $99 Students: $79 Nonmembers: $129

 Carol Malueg, M.A. GCT, 2e, is the mother of 2 gifted adults, works in the field of gifted education and support, and volunteers with several state and national organizations that support gifted kids and their families. Carol sits on the Board of Directors for the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF) and the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT). She is the recipient of the MCGT Friend of the Gifted Award and the Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Presidential Award for Distinguished Service. She has worked on three Javits Grant research projects focused on improving identification of and services for gifted at-risk students. Carol currently works as a Learning Coach, Educational Consultant, and Caregiver Conversations Facilitator. Her business, Gifted Roads LLC, addresses the gifted and multi-exceptional experience across the lifespan. Her first book, The Road to Positive Advocacy for Your Gifted Child, will be published in June 2025 by Prufrock Press.

Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast

Equity in Gifted Education: Overcoming Barriers to Inclusion with Dr. Erinn F. Floyd

How can teachers move from a "deficit mindset" to a "dynamic mindset" when recognizing creativity and intelligence in diverse learners?

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood engage in a rich dialogue with GHF Director of Community Outreach and DEI, Dr. Erin F. Floyd, a renowned scholar specializing in gifted education, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Dr. Floyd, who serves as the Director of Training and Partnership Development for the Consortium for Inclusion of Underrepresented Racial Groups in gifted education, discusses the historical and ongoing challenges of identifying and supporting gifted students, particularly those from underrepresented populations. Drawing from her own personal journey and extensive professional experience, Dr. Floyd explores how systemic changes and a more inclusive approach can enhance the identification process and lead to greater racial equity within gifted education. The conversation takes a deep dive into the importance of moving from deficit thinking towards dynamic thinking, emphasizing the need for a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders to ensure that all high-ability students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Floyd highlights various strategies for educators to more effectively recognize and nurture giftedness in students from diverse backgrounds. She shares insights into the historical context of gifted education, including the impact of the eugenics movement and the importance of multiple criteria in identifying gifted students. With a focus on real-world application, Dr. Floyd discusses her development of online learning modules designed to train educators on recognizing gifted behaviors among minority students. As the conversation wraps up, Dr. Floyd shares her vision for the future of gifted education, calling for a more uniform, equitable policy across the nation and the inclusion of gifted education training in teacher preparation programs. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the intrinsic value of inclusivity in education and be empowered to advocate for necessary changes that uphold the diverse needs of gifted students.