2025 Annual Conference Details
Are you ready to reinvigorate your passion for gifted education? Join us for the Annual West Virginia Association of Gifted and Talented (WVAGT) Conference! This exciting event will take place in Morgantown, West Virginia, at the Holiday Inn on October 13, 2025, from 8 AM to 4 PM. As a coalition of dedicated West Virginia gifted and talented teachers, we come together once a year to reflect, inspire, and support each other in our mission to nurture the unique needs of our students.
This year, we are thrilled to announce the renowned leader in education as our keynote speaker, Dr. Sandra Kaplan! She will be presenting her “Depth and Complexity Framework” to our great benefit. This engaging and in-depth framework is not specific to Gifted learning, broadening its uses and applications to all classrooms and students. Whether you teach majority gifted students or not, Dr. Sandra Kaplan’s keynote address will resonate with your education practice. Register today using the link below and be part of this inspiring experience!
Networking Event
Get ready to kick off the Annual WVAGT Conference with a bang! Join us the night before the conference for an exciting mixer from 6 to 8 PM at Smokin’ J’s, located inside the Holiday Inn on Pineview Drive. This is a fantastic opportunity to unwind, mingle, and connect with gifted educators from across the state in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy delicious appetizers while sharing stories, ideas, and inspiration with fellow professionals who share your passion for gifted education.
Don’t miss out on this chance to build valuable relationships and set the tone for an incredible conference experience! Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the field, this mixer promises to be a fun and engaging event that will leave you energized for the days ahead.
Come join us for a night of laughter, connections, and camaraderie!
Accommodations
Looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay during the Annual WVAGT Conference? We are excited to announce that the Holiday Inn in Morgantown, WV, has graciously provided us with a discounted hotel block at an incredible rate of just $119 for the night of October 12, 2025. This is your chance to enjoy a restful stay inside the conference venue!
To take advantage of this special rate, be sure to call and reserve your room before October 9, 2025. You can call 304.241.6649 and press 0 for the reservation line, or use the link below. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax and recharge before diving into an inspiring day of learning and networking. Don’t miss out on this fantastic offer—secure your stay at the Holiday Inn and make the most of your conference experience!
Use Code – WAG for our Special Rate on a King Room.
Dr. Sandra Kaplan
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California Rossier School of Education
Email: skaplan@usc.edu
Center for Depth and Complexity Website: History – The Center For Depth and Complexity
Areas of Expertise: Gifted Education, Differentiated Curriculum
Dr. Sandra Kaplan teaches the methods courses for the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential at USC Rossier. She is a consultant for several state departments and school districts nationwide on the topics of education for gifted students, differentiated curriculum in depth and complexity, and thematic interdisciplinarity.
Her research interests include recognizing and responding to the potential and abilities of young children of diversity through the development of non-traditional methods of curriculum and instructional practices. The application of advanced reading strategies designated for gifted readers to English Learners and Special Education students to affect their reading scores is currently under study. Curriculum appropriate to contemporary issues in teaching and learning in early childhood have been an integral feature in her efforts forward defining and implementing the concept of differentiated curriculum and instruction.
Sandra has received the Legacy Award from the National Association for the Gifted (NAGC). She was president of NAGC and the California Association of the Gifted (CAG), where she currently serves as chair of the Education and Advisory Committees.