Call for Conference Proposals
The Maryland State Conference
on Gifted and Talented Education
October 21, 2011
sponsored by Maryland Educators of Gifted Students (MEGS)
and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Gifted Education: Cultivating
Creative Minds
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
7601 Hanover Parkway
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Y ou are invited to submit a proposal for a one-hour presentation on Friday,
October 21, 2011 at the Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education.
Education. We are looking for proposals reflecting best practices for Grades K - 12 in
12 in these topics:
Instructional Needs of Gifted Learners, K - 12:
Acceleration
Advocacy for Gifted Learners
Beyond AP: Creativity in the High school Content Areas
Brain Research
Creative Problem Solving
Creativity/Creative Thinking
extracurricular opportunities
Higher Level Thinking
Independent investigations
Invention
Mentorships/internships
Online learning
Problem-based learning
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Underrepresented Populations in Gifted Education:
Culturally or linguistically diverse gifted students
Gender underrepresentation in gifted programs
Students living in poverty
Twice Exceptional gifted students with disabilities
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All Applications must be Typed on this Form and submitted via Email
By May 2, 2011
jpaynter@msde.state.md.us
Gifted Education: Cultivating Creative Minds
Maryland State Conference on Gifted and Talented Education
Friday, October 21, 2011
Please TYPE information into Column 2 of the table. Table will expand to fit contents.
Title of Presentation
Conference Topic (from Call for Proposals):
Lead Presenter Information (key contact).
Name
Title/Position
School System/Agency
School/Agency Address
Home Address
Work Phone
Home Phone
Email Address
Fax
Name of Co-presenter (Type NONE if no co-
presenter.)
Address of Co-presenter
Targeted Audience (Place an X in column 2)
Classroom Teachers
Resource Teachers
School Administrators
Curriculum Specialists
Parents
Targeted Grade Levels (Place an X in column 2 )
Primary Grades, K-2
Intermediate Grades, 3-5
Middle Grades, 6 – 8
High School, 9 - 12
Targeted Session Complexity (Place an X in column
2)
Introductory – Appropriate for those with little or
no experience in the field of gifted education
Experienced – Appropriate for those individuals
with experience in the field of gifted education
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TYPE YOR CONFERENCE PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION AND ABSTRACT IN THE
TABLES PROVIDED BELOW.
Conference Proposal Description
Type your proposal into Column 2 of the table. Table will expand to fit contents.
Please describe your proposed presentation’s:
1. Outcomes for participants
2. Connection to conference
theme “Gifted Education:
Cultivating Creative Minds”
3. Research-based or best-
practices demonstrated in the
presentation
4. Session activities/materials
provided
5. Lead presenter’s experience in
gifted education
Session Abstract
In no more than 75 words, clearly and concisely describe your presentation. Include your desired
outcome for the participants and any distinctive features of the presentation. This abstract will be used
in the program if your proposal is accepted.
SAMPLE ABSTRACT
Challenging Gifted Primary Students
In today’s primary classrooms, teachers are faced with students having a wide
range of abilities and experiences. Instruction must be differentiated in order to
meet such diverse individual needs. Participants will become familiar with the
unique needs of the young gifted child. Various ideas, strategies, and materials to
keep children engaged and challenged will be presented.
Type your session title and abstract in the Table below:
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8. Statement of Intent: Please read carefully.
Should this proposal be accepted, I/we agree to take part in this program, register for the
conference, and pay the registration fees, if applicable. Each lead presenter will receive one free
registration. Registration information will be mailed at a later date.
Presentation rooms are equipped with an overhead projector and screen. Additional AV equipment
will be the sole responsibility of the presenter. It will be the responsibility of the Lead Presenter to
notify the Co-presenter (if applicable) of the acceptance or non-acceptance of this proposal and to
inform the Proposal Committee regarding commitment to present.
I/we agree to provide handouts for 40 participants.
EMAIL this completed document as an attachment by May 2, 2011 to
Dr. Jeanne Paynter, Specialist for Gifted Education
Maryland State Department of Education
jpaynter@msde.state.md.us
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