What is Ability Data and Why Does it Matter?

Presented by Dr. Joni Lakin and Anna Houseman

• Understand the difference between ability and achievement data
• Explore opportunities for using ability data to elevate learners to their fullest potential 

Ability Data as a Tool for Differentiation

Presented by Marla Caviness-French and Monica Simonds

• Learn best practices and classroom tricks for using ability data you already have from two CogAT Power Users 

Develop Students' Verbal, Nonverbal, & Quantitative Reasoning Skills

Presented by Elizabeth Uptegrove and Vickie Driver

• Discover best practices for developing students’ cognitive reasoning skills with Charleston County’s creative and engaging “Stretch or Support" Program

What to Do as a Gifted Director/Coordinator

Presented by Monica Simonds and Anna Houseman

• Explore practices to strengthen your gifted department and maximize the growth of your gifted learners 

Local Norms and Equitable Identification 

Presented by Dr. Joni Lakin, Monica Simonds, and Vickie Driver

• ​Hear from CogAT author, Dr. Joni Lakin, about the research behind local norms and equitable identification
• Dive into Richardson ISD’s journey to build equitable identification practices for all students

In the Eyes of a Parent: Understand Your Child's Cognitive Ability

Presented by Jen Zink and Andy Blanco

• Discuss methods for helping parents understand their students’ cognitive abilities and providing home support 

Help All Students Thrive in the Classroom and Beyond 

Presented by Christina Jordan, Rob Dyson, and Vickie Driver

• ​Discover tools that will transform school culture and develop a thriving whole child 

Understand Social-Emotional and Cognitive Strengths

Presented by Evelyn Johnson and Vickie Driver

• ​Investigate using student social-emotional and cognitive strength measures as a baseline for academic growth
• Discuss best practices for using cognitive ability measures alongside social-emotional competencies to understand a learner’s strengths

Compare Student Potential and Performance

Presented by Vickie Driver and Andy Blanco

• Explore best practices for combining ability and achievement data to understand gaps in student potential and performance
• Preview the upcoming CogAT/Achievement data comparison and graphing tool coming soon for CogAT users

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