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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 explore curriculum excellence, resilience, ethical AI use, differentiated instruction, and future-ready learning models.</p>
<p><strong>Keynote:</strong> <strong><span>Dr. Claire E. Hughes, </span></strong>Professor, <strong><span>Cleveland State University</span></strong>; President, <strong><span>The Association for the Gifted</span></strong>&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., <strong><span>University of Central Florida</span></strong> &mdash; Fulbright Scholar and lead investigator on multiple U.S. Department of Education Javits grants.</p>
<p><strong>Registration:</strong> Free (limited capacity; early registration encouraged). Bring printed confirmation for check-in. Onsite registration is not guaranteed.<br><strong>Lunch:</strong> On your own.<br><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>

		<status>Happening As Scheduled</status>
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