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May 5, 2026: Supporting Creative Giftedness in P–12 Classrooms: Strength-Based Strategies for Teachers

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:46 -0400

KGTC invites you to learn more about Creative Giftedness in the month of May

Supporting Creative Giftedness in P–12 Classrooms: Strength-Based Strategies for Teachers
Presented by Dr. Connie Phelps, Professor Emerita from Emporia State University

Tuesday May 5, 2026 4:30 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
How can teachers recognize the creative strengths of gifted students? What types of curricular activities support their creative potential? Which cognitive and affective characteristics distinguish the creatively gifted from other students? This session probes these questions and more with evidence-based strategies that enhance professional and personal creativity in P-12 classrooms.

Connie Phelps, EdD, professor emerita and endowed professor at Emporia State University, directed the Gifted Education graduate and licensure programs for 19 years. She previously taught K-12 gifted students in the Wichita Public Schools and currently teachers K-12 gifted students through the Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative in Emporia, Kansas. She publishes research on giftedness, talent development, and creativity in national and international journals, served as co-editor of Emporia State Research Studies for eight years, and conducts internation collaborative research in creative giftedness.

REGISTRATION:
$10 for KGTC Members
$25 for Non-Members

LOCATION:

Zoom (Link will be sent to participants after registration is complete.)

REFUND POLICY:
No refunds are issued for any reason unless KGTC cancels the session.

CERTIFICATES:
Certificates of completion will be available by request for PD documentation.

May 19, 2026: Free Praxis Test Prep Gifted Education 5358

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:03 -0400

Join Professor McLaughlin for a free study session to enhance your Gifted Praxis Exam Preparation. The session is open to students at Emporia
State University, recent education graduates, and the wider education community. For more information email Dr. McLaughlin at emclaugh3@emporia.edu or view this onlie flier.

Jun 13, 2026: KGTC Board Meeting - Virtual

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:44 -0500

June 13, 2026 9:00am
Virtual Meeting

Everyone is welcome. Please contact Robyn Aeschliman at President@kgtc.org if you wish to join us.

Aug 29, 2026: KGTC Board Meeting - Virtual

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:44 -0500

August 29, 2026 9:00am
Virtual Meeting

Everyone is welcome. Please contact Robyn Aeschliman at President@kgtc.org if you wish to join us.

Dec 12, 2026: KGTC Board Meeting - Virtual

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:45 -0500

December 12, 2026 9:00am
Virtual Meeting

Everyone is welcome. Please contact Robyn Aeschliman at President@kgtc.org if you wish to join us.