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		<title>ADAGE Gifted Conference</title>
		<subtitle></subtitle>
		<start_date>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400</start_date>
		<end_date>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400</end_date>
		<location>Morgridge International Reading Center</location>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Join the <strong><span>UCF Advocates for Advanced and Gifted Education</span></strong> for a dynamic conference for educators, specialists, graduate students and families focused on innovative strategies for advanced and gifted learners. Sessions will explore curriculum excellence, resilience, ethical artificial intelligence (AI) use, differentiated instruction and future-ready learning models.</p>
<p><strong>Keynote:</strong> <strong><span>Dr. Claire E. Hughes</span></strong>,<strong><span> </span></strong>professor at Cleveland State University and president of the Association for the Gifted&nbsp;&mdash; <em>Rethinking Brilliance, Disability, and Twice-Exceptionality in the Age of AI</em></p>
<p><strong>Program Coordinator:</strong> <strong><span>Gillian Eriksson</span></strong>, Ph.D., University of Central Florida, Fulbright Scholar and lead investigator on multiple U.S. Department of Education Javits grants</p>
<p><strong>Registration is free.</strong> Early registration is encouraged, as capacity is limited. Bring printed confirmation for check-in. On-site registration is not guaranteed.<br><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Lunch:</strong> On your own.<br><em></em></p>
<p><em>Explore emerging ideas, connect with leaders and gain practical tools to support high-potential learners.</em></p>]]></description>
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		<contact_person>Dr. Gillian Eriksson</contact_person>
		<contact_email>Gillian.Eriksson@ucf.edu</contact_email>
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			<tag>College of Community Innovation &amp; Education</tag><tag>Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research</tag><tag>Education</tag><tag>Gifted Education Conference</tag><tag>Gifted Education</tag>
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		<registration_link><![CDATA[https://UCFADAGEGiftedConference2026.eventbrite.com]]></registration_link>
		<registration_info><![CDATA[Free (limited capacity; early registration encouraged). Bring printed confirmation for check-in. Onsite registration is not guaranteed.]]></registration_info>

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