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Welcome!

Welcome to the 25th SILVER Anniversary IAGC Conference. This year’s program features presentations to support educators, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, and parents. Please see the session schedule for details, which are also organized by strand -- Acceleration, Effective Program Leadership, Evidence-based Curriculum and Instruction, Social-Emotional, and Diverse/Underserved Populations. Please also explore our Parent Saturday sessions and schedule for Saturday, February 8, 2020.

This year, we will not be using printed programs. Please explore this app to access the schedule and to learn about presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors. Also, please scroll down to see our "Information Page" for important information about the following

  • REGISTRATION
  • EXHIBITOR AREA AND HOURS
  • BREAKFAST 
  • IAGC WELCOME, AWARDS, and UPDATE Meeting - Grand Ballroom,  Thursday, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • PD CREDIT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION 
  • NETWORKING AND VISITING WITH FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES  - Ballroom - Thursday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
  • HOTEL MAP, AREA AMENITIES & RESTAURANTS
  • WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
  • LOST & FOUND
  • ACCESSING RESOURCES AFTER CONFERENCE
  • SPECIAL SALE-SIGNING-"MEET THE AUTHOR" - BOOKS BY PRESENTERS
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS

Whether you are joining us for one, two, or all three days, we hope that you will have a meaningful and informative experience. Thank you for joining us to support and develop the talents of advanced leaners from diverse backgrounds and cultures throughout Illinois!

-The Illinois Association for Gifted Children

IAGC Board Members: Jeanine Buishas (President), Susan Corwith (President-Elect), Paula Olszewski-Kubilius (Past President), Jill Ko (Treasurer), Denise Kuchta (Secretary), Adrienne Coleman, Newenka DuMont, April Wells, Randy Lange, Kenyatta Revelle, Kevin Kusy, Pamela Shaw, Rhoda Rosen, Diane Beedy

Executive Director: Patricia Steinmeyer
Thursday, February 6 • 9:45am - 10:45am
Shakespeare Amazes: Exploring the Bard with Elementary Students

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Learn about available resources and discover how Shakespeare can excite, inspire and motivate students through debate, performance, close reads, and creative endeavors –while maintaining alignment with the Common Core. Leave with ideas for implementation, and instructional materials that you can use right away. Samples of student work and lessons ideas will demonstrate the level of engagement and quality of learning that can happen when you introduce your students to the power of language through Shakespeare.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Szwaya

Jennifer Szwaya

Gifted Specialist, Bensenville Elementary School District 2
Hello! I have been a teacher for 15 years, 11 with gifted students. Currently I teach gifted reading and math classes to 3rd through 5th graders in Bensenville School District 2. When I am not teaching Shakespeare to 9 year olds I enjoy playing disk golf, working in my art studio... Read More →


Thursday February 6, 2020 9:45am - 10:45am CST
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