Name: Differentiation That Works: Practical Tools for the Gifted Classroom and Beyond
Start: 2026-12-03T09:45:00-0500
End: 2026-12-03T10:55:00-0500

Differentiation That Works: Practical Tools for the Gifted Classroom and Beyond

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST

Colony A

Bridging theory and practice, this interactive K-12 session empowers educators to understand gifted characteristics and asynchronous development. Participants will master differentiation techniques and acquire a turnkey toolkit of actionable classroom strategies. Through polls, case studies, and rapid action-planning, attendees will collaborate to elevate rigor and support high-ability learners.
Outcomes: Diagnose asynchronous needs, design tiered frameworks, and immediately implement three practical strategies or share them with school-wide peers.
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Melissa Ross

Gifted Resource Teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Melissa began her teaching career at Plaza Elementary School and has since worked as a cluster teacher, a teacher at the Old Donation School Gifted Academy and is currently a Gifted Resource Teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools at Salem Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor... Read More →

Marie Schuh

Gifted Resource Teacher, Stafford County Public Schools

Marie Schuh is a veteran educator, currently serving as a Gifted Resource Teacher, AP Research, and Biology instructor for Stafford County Public Schools at Hartwood High School. Over nearly two decades, Marie has taught a diverse range of Middle and High School Science courses across both New Y... Read More →

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST
Colony A

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Melissa Ross

Marie Schuh

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VATLL Annual Conference

Melissa Ross

Marie Schuh

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