Navigating Twice-Exceptional Education: what we know works and where to from here With Rhiannon Lowrey Rhiannon will discuss How we identify 2e when one aspect covers and hides the other Classroom adjustments that can work for everyone Parenting a 2e child Student friendly 2e toolbox Rhiannon Lowrey believes curiosity is a renewable resource—and she’s [...]
The Development of Personality Factors in Gifted Children With Professor Jennifer L. Jolly The focus of Professor Jolly’s presentation will address the role personality factors play in talent development (as situated in Gagne's model) and how they inform identification of students for gifted programs and services, particularly as these factors are malleable. [...]
Beyond the Grades: Addressing some of the Social-Emotional Roots of Underachievement With Dr Geraldine Townend Underachievement in students is often misunderstood as a lack of ability or motivation, when in fact it can stem from complex social-emotional factors such as perfectionism, anxiety, imposter syndrome, isolation, and loneliness. These internal struggles can manifest in [...]
From Potential to Performance: A talent development approach for high potential and gifted learners With Dr Manoj Chandra Handa This session introduces a research-informed talent development framework that maps the progression of HPG learners from potential to competence, expertise, and ultimately, outstanding performance. Participants will explore the distinctive learning characteristics of HPG students across [...]
Presents An information session for Parents & Teachers Riding Out the Storm - Managing Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students With Dr Matt Zakreski Gifted and twice-exceptional individuals are marked by their intensity, particularly their emotional intensity. These emotional outbursts can be very disruptive and dysregulating to the students, their peers, parents, teachers, and community [...]
Supporting Executive Function Skills Development in Gifted Students With Charl Fourie What is executive functioning? What are age-appropriate expectations for executive functioning? How do you know when a gifted student's executive functioning skills need improving? What can educators and parents do to support development of executive functioning skills? Charl Fourie is a Clinical [...]
Do you need to know more About Early Entry to Kinder (or Prep) Eligibility for Early Entry The assessment process Benefits of Early Entry What a parent could expect of the school Making the right decision for a child View a recording of a previous information evening then participate in an optional [...]
NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 25th September 2025 Online via Zoom Register for the AGM, and the guest speaker to follow at: https://www.trybooking.com/DERUV 7:30pm – 7:50 (approximately) The AGM will be held before a guest speaker presentation AGM AGENDA Attendance Apologies Confirmation of minutes of previous Annual General Meeting Treasurer’s [...]
Dear Members, We would like to warmly invite you to a TAG catch-up in the north of the state. This is an opportunity for gifted children and families to meet, share experiences and build friendships. Join us on Sunday 21st September, from 1 - 3 pm, at Banksia Playground, Pitcairn Street, Port Sorell (or [...]
Policy Into Practice Introducing the social-emotional domain of high potential This interactive session will introduce the 4 domains of high potential: the creative, intellectual, physical and social emotional domains. We will focus on the social emotional domain and discuss: ● What does it mean to have high potential in the social-emotional domain? ● How [...]
