Gifted Education Symposium

Understanding Your Gifted Child

Presented by the University of North Florida, Duke TIP,
and the Florida Association for the Gifted, Region 3

Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 6 to 9 p.m.

Building 57 (The Education Building), Room 1100A,
University of North Florida
Dr. Hope E. Wilson
Associate Professor, Foundations and Secondary Education Department,
College of Education and Human Services, University of North Florida
On twice exceptionality and how to advocate for your gifted student.

Dr. Richard D. Courtright, Ph.D.

Gifted Education Research Specialist, Duke University Talent Identification Program
On the social-emotional issues gifted students face, including conceptions of giftedness,
overexcitabilities and asynchrony, and characteristics of giftedness.

Kim Thomas-Cain
Florida Operations Coordinator, Duke University Talent Identification Program
On the benefits of Duke TIP, including above-level testing
and educational resources.