Davidson Academy Online is proud to highlight two upcoming webinars from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), where our educators will share their expertise on supporting gifted learners through resilience and intellectual freedom.
Strength in the Stretch: Using Curriculum to Build Resilient Gifted Learners
September 18, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM EDT
This webinar, presented by NAGC’s Social & Emotional Development Network and Curriculum Studies Network, focuses on how carefully designed curriculum can help gifted students develop resilience, perseverance, and growth mindsets. Attendees will learn strategies to create opportunities for reflection and personal growth within daily instruction.
Davidson Academy Online’s Dr. Jessica Potts, Curriculum Coordinator and NAGC Curriculum Studies Chair-Elect, will be one of the featured presenters. With years of experience in gifted education and online learning, Dr. Potts brings valuable insight into how educators can help students build “strength in the stretch.”
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Challenging Minds, Challenging Bans: Protecting Intellectual Freedom for Gifted Learners
September 24, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM EDT
This live-only event will explore the growing issue of book bans and the impact of curricular censorship on gifted students. Participants will hear strategies to safeguard intellectual freedom and ensure access to challenging, meaningful content.
Two speakers will represent Davidson Academy Online:
- Dr. Jessica Potts, sharing her perspective on protecting student learning opportunities.
- Tracy Sangster, a Davidson Academy Online instructor recognized with multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the Blackboard Catalyst Award and Learn 21 Innovator in Instruction Award.
Both sessions highlight Davidson Academy Online’s commitment to thought leadership in gifted education. From helping students develop resilience through curriculum design to defending their right to intellectual freedom, our educators are shaping the future of how gifted learners are supported across the nation.