OAGCT 2008 Spring Conference
A Kaleidoscope of Gifted Learning
2009 OAGCT Spring Conference
Oklahoma Association for the Gifted, Creative, and Talented, Inc.
Friday, February 22, 2008
University of Central Oklahoma, Nigh University Center
Edmond, Oklahoma
Bertie Kingore is an international consultant who has worked with students, their teachers, and their parents for over 30 years. She continues to work in classrooms to model the differentiation of instruction for all learners. Recognized for her humorous and practical presentations, her energetic sessions leave teachers revitalized and eager to implement her shared ideas and learning experiences in their own classrooms.
Dr. Kingore is the author of numerous articles, instructional aids, and 24 books on education. These include most recently:
PORTFOLIOS AND AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS
REACHING ALL LEARNERS: MAKING DIFFERENTIATION WORK
ASSESSMENT: TIMESAVING PROCEDURES FOR BUSY TEACHERS
DIFFERENTIATION: SIMPLIFIED, REALISTIC, AND EFFECTIVE
She has received many honors including the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of North Texas where she earned her Ph.D. She is a past President of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented and was also recognized as the Texas Gifted Educator of the Year.
TEACHING
Shelton Professor of Education, Hardin-Simmons University 1980-1998
Director, Early Childhood Education Program at HSU
Director, Threshold Program for Advanced or Gifted Youth, Ages 5-16
Classroom Teacher - elementary and secondary students
PRESENTATIONS
- Keynote at National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), November, 2006
- Keynote speaker at numerous state conferences.
- Speaker at state and national conferences including the International ReadingConference and the National Association for Gifted Children Conference.
- Presenter at seven world conferences in reading and gifted education.