The Davidson Institute hosts and attends numerous conferences and events throughout the year, both in-person and virtual. Some of the events listed below are for Davidson program participants only, while others are open to the public. We would be happy to make your acquaintance at one of them!
Upcoming Events
We also frequently attend the following conferences:
September 17, 2024
Drawing Fantasy Maps
Explore the captivating world of fantasy maps in our Student Expert Series. Discover how these imaginative maps connect us to fictional worlds, enhancing stories across books, movies, and games. This session will delve into the history of fantasy maps and guide you through creating your own, with a drawing lesson featuring easy-to-follow steps. Learn basic drawing principles to lay the foundation for your mapmaking journey. Remember to bring your drawing supplies, including paper, pencil, eraser, and ruler, to fully engage in this creative experience.
September 25, and October 2, 2024
Multiday Session – Building a Healthier Relationship with Gaming
Join us for a three-part series on healthy gaming from September 11 to October 2, 2024. Part 1 (Sept 11) focuses on helping parents distinguish between healthy and problematic gaming, exploring intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Part 2 (Sept 25) guides students in balancing motivation and game design, promoting intelligent gaming strategies. Part 3 (Oct 2) delves into Esports performance, highlighting the impact of off-screen training on in-game success and overall well-being. Parents must send Zoom links for Parts 2 and 3 to their students. Discover strategies for a balanced and healthy approach to gaming.
September 26, 2024
Understanding the Profoundly Gifted Path: Talent Development in Social Studies
After an overview and English language arts (ELA), we now explore the social sciences and humanities. On September 26, join our live Q&A with our Family Services Team, covering language arts and allowing for anonymous questions. Each month, we’ll address different areas like math, science, and world languages, providing expert insights to support Young Scholars. Previous resources are available on DMC.
October 1, 2024
Young Scholar Application Q&A
Finding out your child is profoundly gifted or twice-exceptional can be confusing and overwhelming. It may not be clear where to go to find resources to support your child. The Davidson Institute’s Young Scholar Program is here for you and your family.
If you have questions about what the Young Scholars Program is or how we can support your student, please consider attending an Application Q&A session Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
October 8, 2024
2025 Davidson Fellows Scholarship Information Session
This hour long information session provides attendees the opportunity to hear more about the elements of the Davidson Fellows scholarship. The event will include a presentation on eligibility, scholarship categories, rules and regulation, and how to apply. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. For those who are unable to attend, a recording will be shared and posted to the Davidson Fellows page. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.
November 21-24, 2024
NAGC24 Annual Convention
Invigorate your passion for educating gifted and high-potential students at NAGC24, November 21-24, in Seattle, WA. You’re invited to join more than 2,000 educators, gifted coordinators, psychologists, researchers, and caregivers as they gather to share best practices for supporting high-ability children.
Explore the future of gifted education with hands-on workshops, inspiring keynote sessions, and hundreds of innovative sessions filled with proven strategies you can use today and thought-provoking ideas for the classrooms of tomorrow!
Take time to connect, discover, and experience the energy of your gifted education community—all at NAGC24!