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2026 Newsletters
2026 Newsletters
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CTY-CCIU Eastern.pdfYou are invited to join a virtual information session for Eastern region administrators at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This will be an opportunity to learn about how CTY develops the academic talents of bright and curious learners who thrive in challenging, creative learning environments. Join us to learn about our programs, ask questions, and discover how to connect your students with other bright learners. Registration Link
There is still time to join the upcoming Student-Centered Classroom Summit! Feel free to share this message with educators in your buildings!
Ready to transform your classroom into a vibrant learning community? Join us on Monday, June 15, for a day of collaboration and action at: The Student-Centered Classroom: Voices, Choices, and Agency.
This free summit explores how centering student voice and cultivating genuine agency can redefine the learning experience. You’ll leave with practical strategies to implement immediately through interactive workshops, panel discussions, and peer-led sessions.
Event Details:
When: June 15 | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Carbon Lehigh IU 21, Schnecksville, PA
Cost: Free
Lunch: Provided
Swag, free raffle, and more!
We look forward to seeing you there and empowering our students together!
Educators from across the state were invited to participate in a book study facilitated by Emily Mofield. Here are some go-to resources she shared in her sessions!
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Hope to see you at next year's meetings!
Gifted Reads & Research
Gifted Reads & Research
How two districts are finding gifted students ‘hiding in plain sight’
What's new in gifted education? Davidson Institute May 2026
Episode 308: Belonging Before Achievement: Redesigning Middle School for Neurodivergent Minds
Let high achievers skip a grade
Neurodiversity? Huh? What’s That? … and how does it fit into the picture of giftedness?
Contact
Contact
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
610-987-8299
Present at PAGE 2026!
Present at PAGE 2026!
The PAGE 2026 Conference will take place October 26–27, 2026, at the Best Western Premier Central Hotel and Conference Center in Harrisburg, PA.
If you have a strategy, idea, program, or research to share, we encourage you to submit a proposal.
Presenting is a great way to connect with colleagues, inspire others, and highlight the important work happening across Pennsylvania. Presenters also receive a discount on conference registration.
Proposal deadline EXTENDED: April 27, 2026.
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Hope to see you at next year's meetings!
Contact
Contact
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
610-987-8299
We're hosting a virtual Gifted Academy!
We're hosting a virtual Gifted Academy!
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for a virtual synchronous Gifted Academy aka Bootcamp! Register in Frontline
Network Survey Request
Network Survey Request
We are again collecting survey data re: gifted screening and evaluation procedures. If you are willing to share your district’s screening and evaluation tools and processes, please complete the following:
Challenging Gifted and Advanced Learners Through Differentiated Curriculum and Instructional Strategies
RE:gifted PAGE Event
RE:gifted PAGE Event
A relaxed evening event designed to bring educators, families, and advocates together around shared curiosity and meaningful conversation about gifted education.
March 26, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm held at Rex at the Royal in Center City Philadelphia.
Free for PAGE members, $20 for non-members (can be applied to membership)
National Survey on Essential Knowledge in Gifted Education: A Final NCRGE Research Project for the U.S. Department of Education - Survey Request
National Survey on Essential Knowledge in Gifted Education: A Final NCRGE Research Project for the U.S. Department of Education - Survey Request
Professionals in gifted education are invited to participate in a national survey being conducted for the U.S. Department of Education to provide recommendations for future research in gifted education. This survey represents the final, culminating research project of the National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE).
Participants will:
Identify their professional role and state.
Respond to open-ended questions about essential knowledge, needed research, and common misconceptions.
Rate their knowledge and the importance of topics related to identification, service options, and the needs of students with gifts and talents.
As a token of appreciation, after completing the survey, participants may choose to enter a drawing to attend the Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development (May 18–20, 2026) or the University of Connecticut Confratute (July 12–16, 2026). One selected participant will receive complimentary registration to either as well as reimbursement for travel and lodging expenses up to $1,000 for the Wallace or $500 for Confratute (Confratute registration includes lodging).
Your input will help shape the future research agenda in gifted education at the national level.
Learn more about participation and take the survey at s.uconn.edu/giftedsurvey
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Network Meetings & Gatherings
BCIU Gifted Network Meeting at Exeter SD (April)
BCIU Gifted Network Meeting at Exeter SD (April)
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Registration Link
This meeting will be hosted in the Exeter School District at the administration building (formerly Lausch Elem.) 200 Elm Street, Reading, PA, 19606.
Gifted Reads & Research
Gifted Reads & Research
Contact
Contact
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
610-987-8299
We're hosting a virtual Gifted Academy!
We're hosting a virtual Gifted Academy!
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for a virtual synchronous Gifted Academy aka Bootcamp! Register in Frontline
RE:gifted PAGE Event
RE:gifted PAGE Event
A relaxed evening event designed to bring educators, families, and advocates together around shared curiosity and meaningful conversation about gifted education.
March 26th, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rex at the Royal in Center City Philadelphia
Free for PAGE members, $20 for non-members (can be applied to membership)
I came across this interesting tool to organize digital learning experience. Your gifted learners may enjoy creating their own notebooks, too!
Seats are limited!
Cost: $50 registration fee (includes overnight accommodations, breakfast, lunch, and snacks; dinner on your own Wednesday evening)
You won't want to miss this, apply today!
Apply now: GiftEDVenture Summer Institute Application
NAGC Teacher Summit
NAGC Teacher Summit
Virtual Event: February 10-11, 2026
Join educators from across the country for the NAGC Teachers Summit—a fully virtual event created for teachers, by teachers. Gain practical tools, new strategies, and fresh inspiration to meet the needs of your gifted and high-potential students—all without leaving your classroom or home. You will get access to session recordings for a year after the event.
Parent-to-Parent PAGE Sessions
Parent-to-Parent PAGE Sessions
Free of Charge
Targeted towards Parents, but all are welcome
Next event is 2/10/2026 and will be a crossover T2T session focused on creativity
PAGE Teacher 2 Teacher
PAGE Teacher 2 Teacher
Register for these upcoming events!
February 10 - Nurturing Creative Potential
March 10 - Affective Development: Building Resilience in Gifted Learners
Act 48 credits available
$20/session for PAGE members, $35/session for non-members
Info shared at our last statewide gifted liaisons meeting:
Info shared at our last statewide gifted liaisons meeting:
NAGC Position Statement on Universal Educator Preparation in Gifted Education
Summer Learning Opportunity: GiftEDVenture - August 4-6, 2026 at the Penn Stater - more details to follow!
Amazing Book Study Opportunity hosted by Emily Mofield!
Amazing Book Study Opportunity hosted by Emily Mofield!
We are excited to share an update about our upcoming book study, From Isolation to Integration: Collaborative Practices in Gifted Education.
Dr. Emily Mofield, co-author of Collaboration, Coteaching, and Coaching in Gifted Education: Sharing Strategies to Support Gifted Learners, will be conducting the book study! This is an incredible opportunity to learn directly from one of the authors as we explore practical strategies to strengthen partnerships among gifted education specialists, classroom teachers, and school leaders.
Session Dates:
March 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 1, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants.
Free to join, must obtain a copy of Collaboration, Coteaching, and Coaching in Gifted Education by Emily Mofield, Ed.D., and Vicki Phelps, Ed.D.
Not many seats remain! If you are interested, we encourage you to register soon.
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Eastern Gifted Regional Day (March)
Eastern Gifted Regional Day (March)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Registration Link
BCIU Gifted Network Meeting (April)
BCIU Gifted Network Meeting (April)
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Registration Link
Contact
Contact
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
610-987-8299
Eastern Gifted Regional Day 2026.pdfLast Chance to Register for the Central Regional Day!
Last Chance to Register for the Central Regional Day!
Make plans to attend one of these days filled with meaningful collaboration and resource sharing:
GiftedSummit[16].pdfG2: Geared Up for Gifted Summit
G2: Geared Up for Gifted Summit
There’s still time to register for the G2: Geared Up for Gifted Summit featuring roundtables, vendors, speakers, and networking opportunities, along with a light breakfast! Only $15 to attend.
Date: January 31, 2026
Location: DeSales University
PAGE Teacher 2 Teacher
PAGE Teacher 2 Teacher
Register for these upcoming events!
February 10 - Nurturing Creative Potential
March 10 - Affective Development: Building Resilience in Gifted Learners
NAGC Teacher Summit
NAGC Teacher Summit
Virtual Event: February 10-11, 2026
Join educators from across the country for the NAGC Teachers Summit—a fully virtual event created for teachers, by teachers. Gain practical tools, new strategies, and fresh inspiration to meet the needs of your gifted and high-potential students—all without leaving your classroom or home. You will get access to session recordings for a year after the event.
Upcoming PA Gifted Team Events
Upcoming PA Gifted Team Events
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Network Meetings & Gatherings
Eastern Gifted Regional Day (March)
Eastern Gifted Regional Day (March)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Registration Link
BCIU Gifted Network Meeting (April)
BCIU Gifted Network Meeting (April)
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Registration Link
Contact
Contact
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
Lynmarie Hilt, IU 14 Gifted Liaison
610-987-8299
2025 Newsletters
2025 Newsletters
Gifted Network Newsletter December 2025.pdfGifted Network Newsletter November 2025.pdfGifted Network Newsletter October 2025.pdfGifted Network Newsletter September 2025.pdfGifted Network Newsletter August 2025.pdfPage updated
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