Past Events

NY State of the State in Gifted Education 2026
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March 7, 2026

NY State of the State in Gifted Education 2026

Join our Advocacy Chair and President on April 29, 2026, to learn about the current gifted education landscape in New York State and recent activities impacting students with gifted education needs. Topics include: Explore key aspects, challenges, and opportunities, and learn actionable ... Read more

February 4, 2026 | Advocacy Day
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December 5, 2025

February 4, 2026 | Advocacy Day

Gifted New York State is excited to announce our 2026 Advocacy Day at the New York State Capitol in Albany! This is a unique opportunity for our members to come together, meet with lawmakers, and speak with one voice about the needs ... Read more

October 8, 2025 | Virtual Meetup
September 8, 2025

October 8, 2025 | Virtual Meetup

Join us for our next FREE Virtual Meetup via Zoom! About our Virtual Meetups GiftedNYS Meet Ups seek to establish an inclusive community of New Yorkers who know their learners deserve equitable opportunities to excel. You will have the chance to make ... Read more

New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2025
March 12, 2025

New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2025

Webinar Presented by Kathryn Cohen & Nina DeVivo-SchafferMarch 12, 2025 During this March 2025 webinar, Kathryn Cohen & Nina DeVivo-Schaffer facilitated an insightful discussion on gifted education in New York State. Topics of conversation included current policies, challenges, and opportunities, and actionable ... Read more

Private: New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2025
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February 26, 2025

Private: New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2025

Free Virtual Event March 12, 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST

New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2024
March 4, 2024

New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2024

Webinar Presented by Dr. Elissa F. BrownApril 18, 2024 7:00pm-8:15pm This was an interactive session, led by Dr. Elissa Brown, to provide an update on New York’s General Assembly 2024 session activities which have implications for gifted and talented students. We provided ... Read more

Virtual Event: Gifted Ed, Yes You Can!
September 15, 2023

Virtual Event: Gifted Ed, Yes You Can!

At GiftedNYS, we believe that gifted learners deserve equitable opportunities to excel. As individuals, parents, and educators we share a common understanding of the excitement, goals, and challenges associated with gifted advocacy. Knowing where and how to start serving learners with gifted ... Read more

New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2023
March 23, 2023

New York: State of the State in Gifted Education 2023

Video Recording Presented by Dr. Elissa F. BrownApril 19, 2023 In this webinar, Dr. Brown provides a comparative landscape of New York and other select states’ gifted education priorities, legislation and advocacy. Viewers will learn about select gifted education bills in the 2023-2024 NYS ... Read more