This document outlines the agenda for a conference on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and interventions for high-ability students in general education classrooms. The agenda includes presentations from the Kansas State Department of Education, a school district, and school on their MTSS perspectives. It also includes a panel discussion with representatives from education, a working lunch for discussion, and sessions on gifted education and advocacy training for high-ability students.
This document outlines the agenda for a conference on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and interventions for high-ability students in general education classrooms. The agenda includes presentations from the Kansas State Department of Education, a school district, and school on their MTSS perspectives. It also includes a panel discussion with representatives from education, a working lunch for discussion, and sessions on gifted education and advocacy training for high-ability students.
This document outlines the agenda for a conference on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and interventions for high-ability students in general education classrooms. The agenda includes presentations from the Kansas State Department of Education, a school district, and school on their MTSS perspectives. It also includes a panel discussion with representatives from education, a working lunch for discussion, and sessions on gifted education and advocacy training for high-ability students.
Ability Students in the General Education Classroom
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Agenda 8:00 – 8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:35 Welcome by Marcia Law, KGTC President
8:35 – 9:15 Overview of Kansas’ MTSS
Crystal Davis, KSDE
9:30 – 10:15 One District's Perspective
Deb Haltom, Director SPED Shawnee Mission
10:15 – 11:00 One Building's Perspective
Jennifer Spencer, Principal, Shawnee Mission
11:00 – 12:15 Panel Discussion Ginny Burney, Moderator, Consultant on
Gifted Education, Ball State University Panel Members: Crystal Davis, KSDE; Jennifer Spencer, Elem. Principal Shawnee Mission; Linda Knoll, Coordinator for Gifted Education SEK Coop; Anita Bergman, 6th Grade Teacher Shawnee Mission; Molli Armstrong-White, SPED Coordinator/Gifted Shawnee Mission; Diane Watkins, Associate Superintendent/Curriculum Director Chanute
12:15 -1:00 Working Lunch: Discussion, Q&A
1:00 – 2:00 Gifted Education Perspective
Cindy Sheets, KGTC & Ginny Burney, Consultant on Gifted Education, Ball State University
2:00 - 3:30 Advocacy Training led by Ginny Burney
How to advocate for high ability/gifted students in your school, district, or co-op, including tools and training for advocacy at the local and state level