GAM 2022 Conference (Gifted Association of Missouri)

Election of new GAM Board Member representatives and connecting with other members from your region.

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Use futuristic scenarios to brainstorm challenges and develop potential solutions. Emphasize critical thinking, utilize strategies for decision making. Use a criteria grid for important decisions.

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This presentation shares strategies and classroom applications for the gifted classroom, backed by researched. Participants will add (1) SCAMPER, (2) Provocations, (3) Six Thinking Hats, (3) Understanding the Challenge, (4) Creative Dramatics, and more to the teacher toolbox!

Document for today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ePEltdJRY8x9hkBBjvVSqhQpqKSnzKhq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100248946055791983356&rtpof=true&sd=true

Fairness in test development is a multi-faceted construct that refers to different aspects: Is the test content fair? Are the test scores fair? Is the test designed and administered in a fair way? Is the test used and interpreted fairly? This presentation reviews key aspects of addressing fairness in test development using a performance-based measure as an illustrative example. Attendees will get a first-hand look at how test developers considered fairness when creating items, and key considerations including accessibility, universal design, and cultural reviews. The presentation will also review different approaches taken to ensure that test standardization processes and scores are meeting standards of psychometric fairness. Attendees will learn to effectively evaluate whether a test meets commonly accepted guidelines and standards to claim that it is as fair as possible, for as many groups as possible, in all aspects of development and use.

In October 2021 a State Board of Education member said, "Have you thought about creating a Portrait of a Gifted Learner?" And so it began. Join this session to learn more about the Portrait and how the work completed by a committee of 15 can support your Gifted Education Program. This session will introduce the Portrait of a Gifted Learner, the MO-GLOs, and more.