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Our latest TAG TALKs were May 21st and May 28th
On May 21st Dina Brulles, Ph.D. presented: Success in Cluster Grouping: How to Make it Work!
Many schools say they cluster group for gifted services, but few say they do it successfully. Dr. Brulles will address the inherent challenges and suggest ways schools can overcome common obstacles when cluster grouping. Participants will learn how to create a fair and equitable system for serving gifted students by incorporating cluster grouping into school and district initiatives. She will discuss methods for making student placements, supporting cluster teachers, teaching in the model, monitoring success, and building community and staff support.
On May 28th Dina Brulles, Ph.D. and Dr. Kimberly Lansdowne presented: Cluster Grouping Using Building Norms Increases Diversity and Inclusion!
Cluster grouping has become the de facto method for serving gifted learners throughout much of the country. When used with universal screening and incorporating building norms, the model completes the process of increasing inclusion in gifted services. An effective gifted cluster model emerges from the school’s student population and involves equitable placements and teacher support. Learn methods for developing and supporting gifted cluster grouping to enfranchise all who would benefit from gifted services.
Both the video and presentation slides for these TAG Talks are available to OATAG Members
On May 21st Dina Brulles, Ph.D. presented: Success in Cluster Grouping: How to Make it Work!
Many schools say they cluster group for gifted services, but few say they do it successfully. Dr. Brulles will address the inherent challenges and suggest ways schools can overcome common obstacles when cluster grouping. Participants will learn how to create a fair and equitable system for serving gifted students by incorporating cluster grouping into school and district initiatives. She will discuss methods for making student placements, supporting cluster teachers, teaching in the model, monitoring success, and building community and staff support.
On May 28th Dina Brulles, Ph.D. and Dr. Kimberly Lansdowne presented: Cluster Grouping Using Building Norms Increases Diversity and Inclusion!
Cluster grouping has become the de facto method for serving gifted learners throughout much of the country. When used with universal screening and incorporating building norms, the model completes the process of increasing inclusion in gifted services. An effective gifted cluster model emerges from the school’s student population and involves equitable placements and teacher support. Learn methods for developing and supporting gifted cluster grouping to enfranchise all who would benefit from gifted services.
Both the video and presentation slides for these TAG Talks 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
2024
- May 21 - Dina Brulles, Ph.D. presented "Success in Clustering Grouping: How to Make it Work!"
- Presentation slides are also available
- May 28 - Dina Brulles, Ph.D. and Dr. Kimberly Lansdowne presented " Cluster Grouping Using Building Norms Increases Diversity and Inclusion!"
- Presentation slides are also available
2022-23 School year
- Feb 28 - OATAG president Margaret DeLacy hosted an online conversation about advocacy and how you can support TAG students
- May 2 - School Psychologist Aurora Holzman and Therapist Candice Guertin hosted an online conversation on working with your child's counselor and school
- Sept 12 - Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD discussed "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.
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OATAG 2020 Conference
This Student Showcase presentation was shown at the conference. Some submissions were not received in time to be part of this presentation.
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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