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Opportunity & Access Symposium

The Opportunity and Access Symposium 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, 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.

Why Should You Attend?

Most PD I attend on gifted does not focus specifically on underrepresented groups when that is the group I most need to address. Providing strategies, hearing from some gifted students from marginalized groups, and hearing how best families and teachers can support those students was extremely helpful.
Teresa
2024 Attendee
I appreciated connecting with educators and professionals from around the country on such an important topic.
Molly
2024 Attendee
It's helpful to hear what others are doing to close the gaps and level the field for each student to be seen and valued.
Tia
2024 Attendee
Most PD I attend on gifted does not focus specifically on underrepresented groups when that is the group I most need to address. Providing strategies, hearing from some gifted students from marginalized groups, and hearing how best families and teachers can support those students was extremely helpful.
Teresa
2024 Attendee
I appreciated connecting with educators and professionals from around the country on such an important topic.
Molly
2024 Attendee
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Check back for information about the 2026 Symposium, to be held April 30, 2026!