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Our latest TAG TALK was Sept 12 when Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD presented:
2E or not 2E: Implications of Giftedness and Twice-Exceptionality for Serving Neurodivergent Learners
About: Giftedness is a concept that is often complicated and misconstrued within the education community. When giftedness co-occurs with a documented learning difference (i.e., ADHD, specific learning disabilities), a concept known as twice-exceptionality (2e), then the awareness is even more scarce. This presentation will overview the definitions of giftedness and twice-exceptionality as elements of neurodivergence and explore how these students interact with educational and mental health systems. This presentation will provide meaningful strategies for intervening with these neurodiverse students, both inside and outside the classroom, and work with attendees to practice them for future implementation. Lastly, Dr. Zakreski will share a series of resources for professionals to further their education in intervening with this complicated population.
Both the video and presentation slides for Dr. Zakreski's TAG Talk are available to OATAG Members
2E or not 2E: Implications of Giftedness and Twice-Exceptionality for Serving Neurodivergent Learners
About: Giftedness is a concept that is often complicated and misconstrued within the education community. When giftedness co-occurs with a documented learning difference (i.e., ADHD, specific learning disabilities), a concept known as twice-exceptionality (2e), then the awareness is even more scarce. This presentation will overview the definitions of giftedness and twice-exceptionality as elements of neurodivergence and explore how these students interact with educational and mental health systems. This presentation will provide meaningful strategies for intervening with these neurodiverse students, both inside and outside the classroom, and work with attendees to practice them for future implementation. Lastly, Dr. Zakreski will share a series of resources for professionals to further their education in intervening with this complicated population.
Both the video and presentation slides for Dr. Zakreski's TAG Talk are available to OATAG Members
OATAG Member Resources
TAG Talks
TAG Talk is a OATAG sponsored speaker series. Noted speakers on topics of interest for both educators and parents will present virtually. You will find YouTube links to the past presentations HERE
2022-23 School year
- Feb 28 - OATAG president Margaret DeLacy will host an online conversation about advocacy and how you can support TAG students
- May 2 - School Psychologist Aurora Holzman and Therapist Candice Guertin will host an online conversation on working with your child's counselor and school
- Sept 12 - Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD will discuss "Neuroscience of how kids learn and what neurodivergence is"
- Presentation slides are also available
2021-22 School Year
- Aug 19, 2021 - Dina Brulles, Ph.D., Co-Author of Helping All Gifted Children Learn, and the Naglieri Ability Test - Verbal
- Nov 18, 2021 - Emily Kircher Morris, Author of Teaching Twice Exceptional Students, and Raising Twice Exceptional Children
- Feb 17, 2021 - Angela Allen, Oregon State TAG Specialist
- May 19, 2022 - Austina De Bonte, Educational Consultant at Smart is not Easy
Bright & Quirky
Bright & Quirky’s Mission Statement ( Bright & Quirky Website )
"Ease the struggle for bright and quirky kids and parents, help them self-actualize with the help of experts in the fields of mental health and education, and inspire the hope that new ideas and possibilities bring."
OATAG has purchased a license to share some Bright and Quirky Collections with our members. Access to these collections usually costs $197 but OATAG members can view them for free HERE.
"Ease the struggle for bright and quirky kids and parents, help them self-actualize with the help of experts in the fields of mental health and education, and inspire the hope that new ideas and possibilities bring."
OATAG has purchased a license to share some Bright and Quirky Collections with our members. Access to these collections usually costs $197 but OATAG members can view them for free HERE.
- Essential Strategies for Twice Exceptional Students 2020
- Masterclass collection
- Summit 2020
- Summit 2021
- Summit 2022
- Summit 2023
OATAG Conferences
OATAG 2022 Conference
The OATAG 2022 Conference, Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Gifted Students in Stressful Times, was held October 8th at Clackamas Community College. The Conference Program is shown below. Links to available presentation can be found HERE.
OATAG 2018 Conference
The OATAG 2018 Conference was held October 20, 2018 at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon. The Keynote Speaker was Jonathan Plucker, PhD, President elect of National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). Dr. Plucker is a prominent education policy and talent development scholar, and the inaugural Julian C. Stanley Professor of Talent Development at Johns Hopkins University. He holds a joint appointment at the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) and School of Education. The Conference Program is shown below. Links to available presentation can be found HERE.
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