Addressing Excellence Gaps in Minnesota: Promoting Advanced Achievement in the 21st Century 

with Dr. Jonathon Plucker

President, NAGC Board of Directors

Johns Hopkins University

Co-sponsored by:

Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented

Minnesota Educators for the Gifted and Talented

Minnesota Department of Education

Saturday, April 17, 2021, 9-11 am via Zoom 

The economy and culture of the 21st century have a tremendous need for talent. Whether one works in manufacturing, government, education, or the service industry, there is always a shortage of talented people. A major cause of this shortage is the excellence gap – the achievement gap at the high end of student learning. Evidence suggests excellence  gaps are growing, yet research has also identified highly  promising strategies for reversing this trend. In this session,  we will briefly review excellence gaps and their causes,  followed by a detailed discussion of potential solutions and  advice for parents. Dr. Plucker will also engage in a dialogue with the participants about other relevant and timely topics in gifted education and parenting. 

Jonathan Plucker is the Julian C. Stanley Professor of Talent Development at Johns Hopkins University, where he works at the Center for Talented Youth and School of Education. He received his Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia. His research examines creativity, talent development, and education policy, and his books include Creativity and Innovation, Excellence Gaps in Education with Scott Peters and Creativity and Innovation. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Scholar Award and E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award from the National Association for Gifted Children. He is the president of the National Association of Gifted Children

When: Saturday, April 17, 2021, 9am to 11am

Zoom information will be sent out the day before the event.

Where: Online! 

Join us from your own home

Who: All those interested in supporting gifted students – parents, educators, other caregivers and professionals welcome!

Cost:

Regular MEGT Members: $10

Premier MEGT Members: FREE

Questions? Email [email protected]

Tickets

$10.00 Regular Member Registration for Jonathan Plucker Event on April 17

$0.00 Premier Member Registration for Jonathan Plucker Event on April 17

$10.00 Non-Member Registration for Jonathan Plucker Event on April 17