• GiftEDVenture Summer Institute Application

    August 4-6, 2026 at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

  • Join us for an immersive 3-day professional learning experience focused on equity in gifted education!

    The Pennsylvania Gifted Equity Initiative (PGEI) invites you to apply for our Summer Institute, a residential professional development experience designed to deepen your understanding of equitable gifted identification and programming for underrepresented student populations.

    What You'll Learn:

    • Evidence-based strategies for identifying gifted students from culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse backgrounds.
    • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) applications in gifted education.
    • Characteristics of gifted students who may not fit traditional profiles.
    • Support strategies for twice-exceptional (2E) learners.
    • Building sustainable, equitable systems in your district.

    Event Details:

    Dates: August 4-6, 2026 (Tuesday-Thursday)


    Location: Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, State College, PA


    Cost: $50 registration fee (includes single room overnight accommodations, breakfast, lunch, and snacks; dinner on your own Wednesday evening)


    Audience: PA educators working with or supporting gifted students


    Space is limited to 100 participants. Applications will be reviewed once the application closes.

    Application Deadline: March 6, 2026

  • Contact Information


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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Professional Role and Experience

  • Do you hold a PA Gifted Education Endorsement?

  • District Context

    No answers will be shared with your district. When reporting results from this section, all identifying information will be removed.
  • What types of opportunities does your district offer for gifted students?*
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  • Have you noticed disparities in who gets identified as gifted in your school/district?*
  • If yes, what student groups are underrepresented in your gifted program? (Select all that apply)*
  • Is your district currently reviewing or revising its gifted identification procedures?*

  • Professional Learning Background

  • Have you previously attended or plan on attending any Grant funded professional development sessions?*
  • Have you previously attended professional development focused on gifted education?*
  • Which of the following topics have you received training in? (Select all that apply)*

  • LEARNING GOALS & COMMITMENT

  • Do you have support from your administration to attend this institute?(Please note: Your district is not responsible for paying the registration fee or providing any financial support. We simply want to know if your administration supports the professional learning and the work you'll be doing.)*
  • Are you able to commit to attending ALL THREE DAYS (August 4-6, 2026)? (If "No" or "Unsure": "The Summer Institute is designed as a cohesive 3-day experience. We strongly encourage full attendance.)*
  • Are you willing to share your learning journey and implementation efforts with other educators?*

  • Help us prioritize our GiftEDVenture Learning paths!

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  • Which statement best describes your district's current approach to gifted identification?*
  • How would you describe your sphere of influence in your district?*
  • Would you be interested in participating in ongoing support (follow-up sessions, coaching, PLC) after the Summer Institute?*

  • Additional Information

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