2025 Annual Conference

10/06/2025 08:00 AM - 10/07/2025 03:00 PM CT

Admission

$395.00 - Regular Registration
$200.00 - Monday Only Registration
$200.00 - Tuesday Only Registration
$35.00 - Preservice Teacher (Tuesday only)

Location

Wilderness Conference Center
45 Hillman Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
United States of America

Description

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The Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted's annual conference welcomes teachers, parents, administrators, counselors, coordinators, college students, and more!

Why Should You Attend?

WATG's Annual Conference offers an excellent opportunity to expand your network and access valuable information to support the needs of gifted and talented youth. This event benefits classroom teachers, administrators, G/T coordinators, resource teachers, college professors, parents, and college students alike.

Attendees join the conference to:

Enhance their knowledge, skills, and understanding through sessions led by high-quality local and national presenters
Connect with and learn from parents and educators across the state
Gather innovative ideas to better engage gifted and talented learners
Explore the latest educational resources from exhibitors

Benefits

Attending the WATG Annual Conference not only helps you achieve your personal professional development goals but also equips you to bring valuable expertise and knowledge back to your school, district, family, and community. Here are some key benefits of participating in the conference:

Stay Informed on Trends in Gifted and Talented Education – With 2 keynote speakers and over 30 breakout sessions, you will stay updated on the latest developments in gifted education. Build your toolkit of effective strategies for differentiation, personalization, and acceleration, refine your programs and practices, and discover ways to equitably identify and support diverse learners.
Expand Your Professional Network – Connect with experienced speakers, session leaders, and peers during the conference. Engage in meaningful networking opportunities to learn from others and build relationships within the field.
Keep Students Motivated and Excited About Learning – Gain insights and strategies from speakers across the state to help students succeed and thrive in their learning environments.
Get Inspired with Fresh Ideas – Keynote speakers and state leaders in gifted education will reignite your passion for supporting advanced learners with innovative strategies and perspectives.
Discover New Ideas and Resources – Engage with exhibitors to learn about the latest products and educational tools that can enhance your teaching or parenting practices.
Bring Knowledge Back to Your Community – Apply what you learn from the sessions to benefit gifted students in your classroom, school, and home. Share ideas, strategies, and resources with other parents, caregivers, and educators to amplify the impact.

Hotel Information:

To qualify for WATG's group rate, you need to make reservations prior to September 5, 2025.

Rates: $98/single; $119/double, triple, quad

Call 1-800-867-9453 and state you are with the WATG 2025 Fall Conference at Glacier Canyon Lodge, Leader #858730