Selected Presentations

  • Foley-Nicpon, M. (2024, February). How research can inform practice for educators and parents of twice-exceptional learners [Keynote]. 2e@William & Mary: Twice-Exceptional Conference, virtual.
  • Foley-Nicpon, M. (2025, July). When high ability meets disability: Implications for assessment and accommodations [Invited presentation]. SSD Reviewer’s Conference, College Board, Atlanta, GA.
  • Foley-Nicpon, M. (2025, March). Musings about our Javits grant [Invited presentation]. Talent Development Summit, Berkeley, CA.

Meet Our Authors

Susan Assouline
Susan Assouline

Director Emerita
Belin-Blank Center

Nick Colangelo
Nick Colangelo

Director Emertius
Belin-Blank Center

Megan Foley-Nicpon
Megan Foley-Nicpon

Director
Belin-Blank Center

Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik
Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik

Administrator
Research & Acceleration

Randy Lange
Randy Lange

Associate Director
Professional Learning

Katie Schabilion
Katie Schabilion

Supervisor
Psychological Services

Jolene Teske
Jolene Teske

Associate Director
Professional Learning

"A top priority is to share our research findings with as broad an audience as possible, while making sure those findings are as meaningful and impactful as possible for classroom teachers."

Randy Lange
Associate Director, Belin-Blank Center

Presentations By Year

2024

  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., LeBeau, B., & Assouline, S.G. (2024, May). Validity study of the Integrated Acceleration System. Presented at the Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (January 2024). Acceleration: What Do Parents Need to Know? Webinar presented to the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education. Virtual.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2023, July). Academic acceleration: Tools, policies, and research. Full-day workshop presented to teachers and gifted coordinators. PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network; for educators throughout the state), Harrisburg, PA.
  • Schabilion, K. (2024, April 25). Outreach presentation to Iowa City Community School District Extended Learning Program Team: Working with Twice-Exceptional Students. Iowa City, Iowa.
  • Floyd, E. F., Teske, J. K., Bonner, F. A., Smalls, A., Martyak, L., & Gilchrist, M. (2024, November) Equity and access in action panel: School district success stories. Presented at the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Davis, S., & Teske, J. K. (2024, November) Successfully promoting a more equitable identification process in one urban district. Presented at the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Teske, J. K., Randleman, K., & Alessio, J. (2024, November) Universal qualitative screenings in K-1 can help identify underrepresented students. Presented at the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Pancheco DuBois, M., Teske, J. K., Diaz, G., Wilkins-McCorey, D. M., Wells, A., & Flo, J. (2024, November) Equitable programming for culturally and linguistically diverse gifted students. Presented at the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2024, April). Academic acceleration: Research, grade-skipping, subject acceleration, and more. Full-day workshop for educators and administrators. Summit Educational Service Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

2023

  • Clark, T., Roberts, J. L., Corwith, S., Hinshaw, M. B., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (November 2023). Signature Session: The Talent Search Model: Where Are We Now? National Association for Gifted Children. Orlando.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (August 2023). A Toolkit for Academic Acceleration. World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. Virtual conference.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2023, October). Academic acceleration: Decision-making tools, policies, and research. Full-day workshop presented to teachers and gifted coordinators. Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Foley-Nicpon, M. (2023, June). Twice-exceptionality: What is it, and what do we do about it? [Keynote]. Detroit Public Schools Summer Institute, Detroit, MI, United States.
  • Colangelo, N. (2023, March 24). Acceleration: Intervention that meets the academic and social needs of gifted students [Invited presentation]. Tasmanian Association for the Gifted. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
  • Foley-Nicpon, M. (2023, June). Twice-exceptionality: Identification and intervention strategies [Ancillary session]. Detroit Public Schools Summer Institute, Detroit, MI, United States.
  • Field, E.R., Mahatmya, D., Assouline, S.G., Foley-Nicpon, M., & Ali, S.R. (2023, February). On AIR and SEA: Holland Codes for Middle School Interventions [Poster presentation]. 2023 National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Denver, CO, United States.
  • Field, E.R., Assouline, S.G., Foley-Nicpon, M., & LeBeau, B. (2023, February). Pre-Service Teachers’ Knowledge of Twice-Exceptionality [Poster presentation]. 2023 Trainers of School Psychologists Conference, Denver, CO, United States.
  • Schabilion, K., & Smith, C.L. (2023, October). Twice-Exceptional: All day, every day [Conference session]. Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Conference, Des Moines, IA. 
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (November 2023). Making Decisions About Math Acceleration: Where Does Policy Fit in? Texas Association for Gifted and Talented. Dallas.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (October 2023). Grade-Skipping and Subject Acceleration: Important Tools in Your Toolbox. Ohio Association for Gifted Children. Columbus.
  • Schabilion, K., & Smith, C.L. (2023, November). Essential tips for parents of twice-exceptional children [Conference session]. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.

2022

  • Lynch, S. G., Jangiou, E., Assouline, S.G., Mahatmya, D., Ihrig, L. M. (2022). Developing high-achieving rural students' STEM, academic, and career self-efficacy through place-based informal programming. Conference presentation at American Educational Research Association, 2022 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Foley-Nicpon, M. (2022, October). Advocating for twice-exceptional students through talent development [Invited presentation]. Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Conference, Des Moines, IA, United States.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2022, November). Research into Practice: Academic Acceleration [Invited roundtable presentation]. National Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Assouline, S. G. (2022, August). Unlocking Potential: Finding the Keys to Student Success in a University Early Entrance Academy [Paper presentation]. European Council for High Ability (ECHA), The Hague, The Netherlands.
  • Assouline, S. G. &. Foley-Nicpon, M. (2022, September). Twice-Exceptional Students: Linking Psychology and Neuroscience [Paper presentation]. The 4th American-European Summit on Talent Development, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
  • Chandler, K. L., Castellano, J. A., Hertzog, N. B., Sedillo, P. J., Gray, A., Lansdowne, K. A., Meyer, M. S., Foley-Nicpon, M., Francis, E. M., & Kendrick-Dunn, T. B. (2022, November). Identifying and serving diverse gifted learners: Meeting the needs of special populations in gifted education [Paper presentation]. National Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Croft, L. J. & Treat, A. (2022, November 18). Diverse Faces in Gifted Education: LGBTQ+ [Conference session]. National Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Croft, L. J. (2022, October 20). On a QUEST to Empower Teachers to Advocate and Serve their Gifted Students [Conference session]. Advocacy & Empowerment: If Not You, Then Who? Iowa Talented and Gifted (ITAG) Association Conference, Des Moines, IA, United States.
  • Croft, L. J. (2022, October 20). Creating Empowerment Curriculum: Diverse Faces in Gifted Education [Conference session]. Advocacy & Empowerment: If Not You, Then Who? Iowa Talented and Gifted (ITAG) Association Conference, Des Moines, IA, United States.
  • Foley-Nicpon, M., Assouline, S., Mahatmya, D., Ali, S., & Teriba, A. (2022, November). A hybrid model of talent identification-career exploration for underrepresented students [Paper presentation]. National Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Worrell, F., Olszewski-Kubilius, P., Subotnik, R., Portenga, S., Foley-Nicpon, M., Metzler, J., & Simonton, D. K. (2022, August). Presidential Programming: Insider knowledge for high performance [Symposium presentation]. American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Lange, R. & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2022, November). Grade-Skipping: The Essential Considerations [Poster presentation]. National Association for Gifted Children. Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Pauley, J., & Foley-Nicpon, M. (2022, August). Benefits and Barriers to sports participation for youth with autism spectrum disorder [Poster presentation]. American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Payne, A. M. & Croft, L. J. (2022, November 19). Acceleration: Insights into Environmental Constraints to an Effective Practice [Poster presentation]. National Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Shearer, E., Foley-Nicpon, M., Ali, S., Assouline, S., & Mahatmya, D. (2022, August). Comparing students’ sense of belonging and enjoyment in a career exploration intervention [Poster presentation]. American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Szymanski, A. & Croft, L. J. (2022, November 18). Exploring Curriculum Models through Lesson Planning [Poster presentation]. National Association for Gifted Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Teriba, A., Foley-Nicpon, M., Assouline, S., Ali, S., & Mahatmya, D. (2022, August). Influences of achievement goal orientation among high-ability rural middle school students [Virtual Poster presentation]. American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Schabilion, K., & Berns, A. (2022, November). Essential Tips for Teachers of Twice-Exceptional Students. Conference presentation at National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Schabilion, K., & Berns, A. (2022, November). Essential tips for teachers of twice-exceptional students [Conference session]. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Karakis, N., Ihrig, L. M., Mahatmya, D. (2022, November). Who is missing from rural stem talent development efforts? Poster presentation at the National Association for Gifted Children, 69th Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Ihrig, L. M., Lynch, S., Karakis, N. (2022, November). Developing rural stem talent through afterschool programs. Conference presentation at the National Association for Gifted Children, 69th Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

2021

  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, December). Academic acceleration: Is grade-skipping a good idea? Presented at the at the Texas Association for Gifted and Talented annual convention. Dallas, TX.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, December). Acceleration: Early entrance to kindergarten or first grade. Presented at the at the Texas Association for Gifted and Talented annual convention. Dallas, TX.
  • Corwith, S., Hinshaw, M. Assouline, S.G., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, November). A key to equity: Access to talent development through talent discovery. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children. Denver.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. & Behrens, W. (2021, November). What do counselors need to know about acceleration? Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children. Denver.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, November). Tools and resources for academic acceleration. Presented at the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) annual convention. Cranberry, PA.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, November). Whole-grade acceleration: Making the decision and creating a transition plan. Presented at the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) annual convention. Cranberry, PA.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., Assouline, S.G., & Lange (2021, October). Making informed decisions about academic acceleration. Presented at the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) annual convention. Virtual.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., Assouline, S.G., & Lange (2021, October). Academic acceleration 101: The Integrated Acceleration System. Presented at the Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC) annual convention. Virtual.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, October). Digging deeper into whole-grade acceleration. Presented at the annual convention of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC). Columbus, OH.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, October). Making decisions about grade-skipping. Presented at the annual convention of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC). Columbus, OH.
  • Lynch, S.G., Ihrig, L.M., Mahatmya, D., Jangjou-Tazehkand, E. (2021, June). Creating and sustaining more equitable and inclusive identification practices. Session presented to the 2021 FOCUS: Equity for all students Summer Learning Conference hosted by Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. June 23-24, 2021. Pocahontas, IA.
  • Lynch, S.G. (2021, June). Changing minds to change identification practices in Iowa: Blending universal screening with local norms and practices to help language learners gain access to gifted programming. Session presented to the 2021 English Learner Mini Conference hosted by the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency. June 8-10, 2021. Bettendorf, IA.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, July). Acceleration in Math: Who needs that? Invited presentation for the annual meeting of the Texas Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT) (virtual).
  • Behrens, W.A., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, July). Preparing for successful acceleration. Presented at the biennial conference of the World Association for Gifted and Talented (virtual).
  • Croft, L. J., & Payne, A., Teacher-Student Relationships that Inspire Gifted Student Engagement. Conference presentation presented at the Developing the Future of Gifted Education, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Virtual On Demand. (July 2021).
  • Croft, L. J., & Payne, A., Gifted and Talented International: A Resource for Professional Development. Conference presentation presented at the Developing the Future of Gifted Education, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Virtual On Demand. (July 2021).
  • Godor, B. P., Szymanski, A., Croft, L. J., & Hoogeveen, L., Identifying the Essential Tensions in Teaching Gifted Students. Panel presented at the Developing the Future of Gifted Education, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Virtual Live and Recorded. (August 2021).
  • Croft, L. J., Professional Learning: An Independent QUEST. Poster presented at the NAGC21, National Association for Gifted Children, Denver, Colorado United States. (November 13, 2021).
  • Shaff, T., & Croft, L. J., Gifted Emerging Adults Coming of Age Stories from Our Class and Radio Interviews. Conference presentation presented at the NAGC21, National Association for Gifted Children, Denver, Colorado United States. (November 13, 2021).
  • Croft, L. J., Focus on Teacher-Student Relationships that Impact Gifted Learners. Conference presentation presented at the Shining a Light on Giftedness, Iowa Talented and Gifted (ITAG) Association, Des Moines, Iowa United States. (October 18, 2021).
  • Kircher-Morris, E., Krisel, S., Croft, L. J., Beisser, S., & Wayne, K., Panel of Experts. Panel presented at the Shining a Light on Giftedness, Iowa Talented and Gifted (ITAG) Association, Des Moines, Iowa United States. (October 17, 2021).
  • Croft, L. J., & Lange, R., Introduction to Gifted and Talented Education. Workshop, Baker Teacher Leader Center, Virtual (live and recorded). (September 13, 2021).
  • Lange, R. & Croft, L. (2021, October 4). Differentiation. Baker Teacher Leader Center, Virtual (live and recorded). University of Iowa College of Education, Iowa City, IA, United States. 
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. & Assouline, S.G. (2021, April). Policy: The key to navigating acceleration advocacy. Presented at the meeting of the California Association for the Gifted (virtual).
  • Croft, Laurie J. (February-March, 2021). Changing Minds to Change Identification Practices in Iowa [Conference presentation]. Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Virtual Convention 2021. Des Moines, IA, United States.
  • Croft, Laurie J. (February-March, 2021). Cluster Grouping: Changing Policies to Serve More Gifted Students [Conference presentation]. Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Virtual Convention 2021. Des Moines, IA, United States.
  • Croft, Laurie J. & Warren, Jan. (February-March, 2021). Iowa's Center for Gifted Education: Helping Define Minds, Policies, Practices in Iowa. [Conference presentation]. Iowa Talented and Gifted Association Virtual Convention 2021. Des Moines, IA, United States.
  • LeBeau, B, Foley-Nicpon, M., Assouline, S.G. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on Student Time and Well-being of Academically Talented Students. Conference presetation at NAGC 2021, National Association for Gifted Children, Denver, Colorado, United States. (November 12, 2021).
  • Assouline, S.G., LeBeau, B., Schabillion, K. (2021, May). Intersection of the Medical Model and Talent Development Model in Understanding Twice-Exceptionality. Invited presentation at the Summit on the Neuroscience of Twice-Exceptionality, virual.
  • Croft, L. J., & Payne, A., What Gifted Students Say About Teachers Who Make a Difference. Poster presented at the NAGC21, National Association for Gifted Children, Denver, Colorado United States. (November 12, 2021).
  • Assouline, S.G., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, July). Acceleration: Practical applications and policy implications. Presented at the biennial conference of the World Association for Gifted and Talented (virtual).
  • Assouline, S. G., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2021, December). Acceleration: A deeper dive. Invited keynote presentation at the Acceleration Summit, a special event at the Texas Association for Gifted and Talented annual convention. Dallas, TX.
  • Foley-Nicpon, M., Doobay, A., & Mahatmya, D. (2021, May). From data to diagnosis: Complexity of understanding 2e students with ASD. Invited presentation at the Summit on the Neuroscience of Twice-Exceptionality, virtual.

2020

  • Doobay, A. (2020, February). Twice Exceptionality: The intersection of giftedness and disability. Invited Workshop at Children’s Health Council, Palo Alto, CA.
  • Doobay, A., Goodwin, J., & Schabilion, K. (2020, November). Essential tips for teachers of twice-exceptional students. On demand session with live Q & A at the meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, virtual.
  • Schabilion, K., Doobay, A., & Foley-Nicpon, M. (2020, November). Resources and strategies for teachers of high ability students with anxiety. On demand session at the meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, virtual.
  • Doobay, A., Schabilion, K., & Foley-Nicpon, M. (2020, August). Twice-Exceptionality: The intersection of autism and giftedness. Invited presentation at the Let’s Talk 2e! Virtual Conference.

2019

  • Warren, J. & Gould, D. (2019). How High School Summer Art and Writing Programs Can Empower, Direct, and Accelerate Young Talent: A Case Study. Oral presentation delivered at the National Association of Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Ihrig, L., Mahatmya, D., Lynch, S., & Assouline, S.G. Creating High Quality, Impactful Out-of-School STEM Learning Environments in Rural Schools. Combined Concurrent. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM. (November 9, 2019).
  • LeBeau, B., Assouline, S. G., Mahatmya, D., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. E. Differentiating Gifted Learners: Comparing Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory, Combined Concurrent. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM. (November 9, 2019).
  • Foley-Nicpon, M., Ali, S., Assouline, S. G., Mahatmya, D. Talent Domain Identification Models for Students Underrepresented in Gifted and Talented Programming. American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (August 11,2019).
  • Assouline, S. G. The Neuroscience of Twice-Exceptionality: A New Agenda. Parallel panel presentation for World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Convention, Nashville, TN. (July 25, 2019). World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Biennial World Conference, Nashville, TN. (July 26, 2019).
  • Assouline, S. G., Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. E., Behrens, W. Grade-Skipping, Subject Acceleration, and Early Entrance to Kindergarten: Developing Academic Acceleration Policies. Symposium. World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Biennial World Conference, Nashville, TN. (July 28, 2019).
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2019, February). Acceleration in math: How do we do that?  Presented at the California Association for Gifted annual conference, Palm Springs, CA.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2019, February). Developing academic acceleration policies.  Presented at the California Association for Gifted annual conference, Palm Springs, CA.
  • Doobay, A., Foley Nicpon, M., Ali, S., & Assouline, S. (2014). Cognitive, Adaptive, and Psychosocial Differences between High Ability Youth with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44 (8), 2026-2040. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2082-1
  • Bahr, P., Doobay, A., & Croft, L. (2019, November). Twice-exceptionality: Actualizing student potential through assistive technology. Oral presentation at National Association for Gifted Children Convention, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Foley Nicpon, M., Doobay, A., Ksiazak, T., & Goodwin, J. (2019, November). Essential tips for teachers of twice-exceptional students. Oral presentation at National Association for Gifted Children Convention, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Ksiazak, T., Doobay, A., & Goodwin, J. (2019, November). The truth about twice-exceptional students and test accommodations. Oral presentation at National Association for Gifted Children Convention, Albuquerque, NM.
  • LeBeau, B., Assouline, S.G., Mahatmya, D. & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2020). Differentiating Amount High-Achieving Learnings: A Comparison of Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory on Above-Level Testing. Paper presented at the National Association of Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Assouline, S. G., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. E. Academic Acceleration 101: Understanding Why, When, and How to Make Acceleration Decisions. Concurrent. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM., November 8, 2019).
  • Assouline, S. G. Academic Acceleration. Minnesota Council on Gifted and Talented Mini-Conference. Minneapolis, MN. (September 7, 2019).
  • Croft, L. J., Empowering Teachers of the Gifted with Practical Counseling Strategies. (2019, February).  Conference presentation presented at the Nebraska Association for the Gifted Conference, Nebraska Association for the Gifted, Omaha, NE.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2019, February).  Student Reflections on Teachers Who Make a Difference. Conference presentation presented at the Nebraska Association for the Gifted Conference, Nebraska Association for the Gifted, Omaha, NE.
  • Assouline, S. G., Sitting in an Endowed Chair: Responsibility and Accountability to Gifted Education. Keynote for Denver University Gifted Education Summit, Denver, CO (February 6, 2019).
  • Bahr, P., Doobay, A., & Croft, L. (2019, November). Twice Exceptionality: Actualize Student Learning Potential Through Assistive Technology. Conference presentation presented at the 66th Annual Convention, National Association for Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Payne, A., & Croft, L. J. (2019, November). Teachers Who Make a Difference: What Gifted Students Say. Poster presented at the 66th Annual Convention, National Association for Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2019, October). Traits, Aptitudes, Behaviors: Identification Through Panning for Gold. Conference presentation presented at the The Many Facets of Gifted and Talented Students Annual Conference, Iowa Talented and Gifted Association, Des Moines, IA.
  • Croft, L. J., & Kavars, M.  (2019, October). Cluster Grouping: One of the Essentials in Gifted Education. Conference presentation presented at the The Many Facets of Gifted and Talented Students Annual Conference, Iowa Talented and Gifted Association, Des Moines, IA.
  • Assouline, S. G., Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. E., Hoogeveen, L., & Croft, L. Acceleration: An Effective Option for the Development of Talents. Parallel Presentation. World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Biennial World Conference, Nashville, TN. (July 28, 2019).
  • Croft, L. (2019, October). The Belin-Blank Center, Iowa's Only Center for Gifted Education. Conference presentation presented at the The Many Facets of Gifted and Talented Students Annual Conference, Iowa Talented and Gifted Association, Des Moines, IA.
  • Payne, A., & Croft, L. (2019, July). Teachers Who Make a Difference: What Gifted Students Say. Conference presentation presented at the A World of Possibilities: Gifts, Talents, & Potential, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Nashville, TN.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2019, July).  Seeing the World of Possibilities: Creative Problem Solving. Conference presentation presented at the A World of Possibilities: Gifts, Talents, & Potential, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Nashville, TN.
  • Novak, A., Weber, C. L., Lewis, K., Horak, A., Croft, L. J., Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., Hughes, C. E., Friedrichs, T. P., Sedillo, P.J., Davis, J. L., Fugate, C. M., Bower, J., Inman, T. F., Breedlove, L., Shaunessy-Dedrick, E., Ritchotte, J., Lee, C., & Graefe, A. K.  (2019, November).  Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Development. Conference presentation presented at the 66th Annual Convention, National Association for Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Warren, J. & Gould, D. (2019). How High School Summer Art and Writing Programs Can Empower, Direct, and Accelerate Young Talent: A Case Study. Oral presentation delivered at the National Association of Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Doobay, A, Assouline, S. G., & Foley-Nicpon, M. The Intersection of Autism and Giftedness: Establishing a Research Agenda. Concurrent. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Albuquerque, NM. (November 9, 2019).
  • Ihrig, L.M., Mahatmya, D., & Assouline, S.G. (2019). Creating high quality, impactful out-of-school STEM learning environments in rural schools. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention. Presentation conducted at the meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2019, December). Advocacy for acceleration. Presented at the Acceleration Summit, a special event at the Texas Association for Gifted and Talented annual convention. San Antonio, TX.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2019, December). Feeling overwhelmed? Acceleration for beginners. Presented at the Acceleration Summit, a special event at the Texas Association for Gifted and Talented annual convention. San Antonio, TX.
  • Behrens, W.A., & Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2019, November). Setting district policy for acceleration. National Association for Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., Behrens, W., & Assouline, S. G. (2019, July). Grade-skipping, subject acceleration, and early entrance to kindergarten: Developing academic acceleration policies. World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, Nashville, TN.

2018

  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., Behrens, W., & Assouline, S.G. (2018, November). Developing academic acceleration policies: The first intervention for gifted students. Presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., & Ksiazak, T. (2018, November). Who is ready for early entrance to kindergarten? Presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A., Behrens, W., & Assouline, S.G. (2018, November). NAGC Leadership Forum: Developing academic acceleration policies for gifted students. Presented at a preconference session of the annual conference of the National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2018, October). The Iowa Acceleration Scale: An insider’s guide. Presented at the Michigan Association for Gifted Children. Detroit, MI.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2018, March). The key to decisions about subject acceleration: Above-level testing.  Presented at the California Association for Gifted annual conference, San Diego, CA.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2018, March). Academic acceleration: Making decisions about grade-skipping. Presented at the California Association for Gifted annual conference, San Diego, CA.
  • Doobay, A., Foley Nicpon, M., & Ksiazak, T. (2018, November). Ten essential tips for parenting your twice-exceptional child. Oral presentation at National Association for Gifted Children Convention, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Kim, J. Y. C., Ho, Y. S., Goodwin, J. W., Gann, L., Doobay, A., Kivlighan, D. M., & Foley-Nicpon, M. (2018, August). The efficacy of a social skills intervention for postsecondary students with cognitive disabilities. Poster presented at the 126th American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Division 33, San Francisco, CA.
  • Doobay, A. (2018, September). Affective and executive function correlates of dyslexia: What clinicians need to know. Invited oral presentation at Iowa Physician Assistant Society conference. Coralville, IA.
  • Warren, J., Baldus, C., & Gould, D. (2018). Supporting the Next Generation of Creatives: A Comprehensive Model for Developing Young Artists and Writers. Oral presentation delivered at the National Association of Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Croft, L. J., (2018, December).  Student Reflections on Influential Teachers. Invited presentation presented at the IAG: Gifted Cornerstones, Indiana Association for the Gifted, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, December).  Bright vs Gifted: Why Isn't Bright Enough? Invited lecture presented at the IAG: Gifted Cornerstones, Indiana Association for the Gifted, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Assouline, S. G. The paradox of twice-exceptionality: What do educators know; what do educators need to know? Keynote Plenary for Indiana Association for the Gifted, Indianapolis, IN (December10, 2018).
  • Assouline, S.G., Acceleration: When Is It the Right Decision? Panelist for Research and Evaluation Lightening Talks. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN (November 16, 2018).
  • Assouline, S.G. and Foley-Nicpon, M. Neuroscience and Gifted Education: Translating the Research behind “Brain-Based Education. Panelist for Research and Evaluation Session. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN (November 16, 2018).
  • Ihrig, L., Lynch, S., & Assouline, S.G., Creating a Community of Advocates for Gifted Learners through Extracurricular Programming. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN (November 15, 2018).
  • Croft, L. J., & Muratori, M. (2018, November).  Empowering Teachers of the Gifted with Practical Counseling Strategies. Conference presentation presented at the 65th Annual Convention, National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Weber, C., Novak, A., Brigandi, C., McIntosh, J., Fogarty, E., Croft, L. J., Gilson, C., Miller, M., & Lewis, K.  (2018, November).  Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Development. Panel presented at the 65th Annual Convention, National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Croft, L. J., (2018, November).  Creative Problem Solving: A Classic for Today's Classrooms. Conference presentation presented at the 65th Annual Convention, National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Bahr, P., Shaff, T., & Croft, L. J.  (2018, November). Feature Matching of Assistive Technology for Twice-Exceptional Students. Conference presentation presented at the 65th Annual Convention, National Association for Gifted Children, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Assouline, S. G. Narrowing the Excellence Gap with an Expanded Talent Pool: Using the Talent Search Model. Presented at the European Council for High Ability 2018 Conference, Dublin, Ireland (August 10, 2018).
  • Croft, L. J., Assouline, S.G. &, Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. E., Acceleration: A Best Practice for Gifted Students. Presented at the European Council for High Ability 2018 Conference, Dublin, Ireland (August 11, 2018)
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, a. E., Behrens, W., & Assouline, S.G. Developing Academic Acceleration Policies: The First Intervention for Gifted Students. National Association for Gifted Children Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN (November 15 2018).
  • Croft, L. J., Kavars, M., & Cunningham, B. (2018, October).  Cluster Grouping Supports the Whole Gifted Child. Conference presentation presented at the Iowa Talented and Gifted Conference Teaming for Gifted, Iowa Talented and Gifted Association, Des Moines, IA.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, October).  Creative Problem Solving for Home, School, and Community. Conference presentation presented at the Iowa Talented and Gifted Conference: Teaming for Gifted, Iowa Talented and Gifted Association, Des Moines, IA.
  • Croft, L. J., & Assouline, S. (2018, August).  Acceleration: A Best Practice for Gifted Students. Conference presentation presented at the Conference of the European Council for High Ability, European Council for High Ability, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, August).  Creative Problem Solving. Conference presentation presented at the Conference of the European Council for High Ability, European Council for High Ability, Dublin.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, May). Gifted Students' Views of Teacher Efficacy. Conference presentation presented at the Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development, Belin-Blank Center on Gifted Education and Talent Development, Baltimore, MD.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, December).  Defensible Differentiation: What Does That Mean? Conference presentation presented at the IAG: Gifted Cornerstones, Indiana Association for the Gifted, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, December).  Academic Acceleration: A Critical Cornerstone for Gifted Learners. Invited lecture presented at the IAG: Gifted Cornerstones, Indiana Association for the Gifted, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, September).  Gifted and Talented Students. Invited lecture presented at the Aditya Birla World Academy, Aditya Birla Education Association, Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India.
  • Croft, L.J. (2018, September).  All About the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Invited lecture presented at the Aditya Birla World Academy, Aditya Birla Education Association, Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, February).  Bright Vs Gifted:  Why Isn't Bright Enough? Conference presentation presented at the Conference 2018: Finding Your Place in the World, Nebraska Association for the Gifted, Omaha, NE.
  • Croft, L. J.  (2018, February).  The World and Giftedness Know No Boundaries. Conference presentation presented at the Conference 2018: Finding Your Place in the World, Nebraska Association for the Gifted, Omaha, NE.
  • Croft, L. J., & Payne, A.  (2018, February).  Developing Math Talent. Conference presentation presented at the "Learners, Doers, Creators, and Makers: NAG 2017", Nebraska Association for the Gifted, Omaha, NE.
  • Croft, L. J., (2018, February).  Inspiring the Doers and Creators: Invention Programs. Conference presentation presented at the "Learners, Doers, Creators, and Makers: NAG 2017", Nebraska Association for the Gifted, Omaha, NE.
  • Lupkowski-Shoplik, A. (2018, October). From Deception to Empowerment: Debunking the Myths
    About Academic Acceleration.     Invited keynote presentation, Michigan Association for Gifted Children. Detroit, MI.