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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
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  • IAGC WELCOME, AWARDS, and UPDATE Meeting - Grand Ballroom,  Thursday, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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  • 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
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Friday, February 7 • 9:30am - 10:30am
Same, Similar, or Different? Openness to Experience and Overexcitability

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Interest has increased in a possible overlap between Dabrowski’s notion of Overexcitability and the Openness to Experience facet of McCrea's Five Factor Model of personality.  Questions include whether the two constructs are fundamentally the same or whether each has a unique value. A review of the research will identify where the two constructs converge and diverge, followed by a discussion of issues that require resolution to discern the actual relationship between Openness and Overexcitability, including theoretical foundations, measurement tools, and research methodology.  The session will include new data gathered from populations of gifted students which demonstrates the benefit of using Openness and Overexcitability in tandem to gain insight into each.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Shelagh Gallagher

Dr. Shelagh Gallagher

Board Member, NCAGT
Shelagh Gallagher works with teachers, schools, and policymakers worldwide to advance gifted education. For 13 years she directed gifted education programs at UNC Charlotte, teaching and leading federal grants which produced award-winning curriculum for underserved gifted students... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Conference D
  Evidence-Based Curriculum and Instruction