February 6 - 9, 2026 | The Geneva Inn, Lake Geneva, WI
The Geneva Inn
N2009 S Lake Shore Dr
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Enjoy panoramic lakeside views and intimate learning spaces.
Friday, Feb 6 – Monday, Feb 9
Four days of immersive learning for K-8 educators, coordinators, and administrators.
K-8 Gifted & AI
Safety for under-13s, differentiation tools, gamification, and inquiry-based learning.
Select from multiple tracks each hour: Tech Tools Pedagogy SEL & Equity Leadership
Join us in the Lakeside Atrium. Connect with fellow K-8 educators, meet the speakers, and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
Navigating student data privacy. Which AI tools (MagicSchool, Mizou) are legally safe for K-8?
Using tools like "Read Along by Google" and AI voice tools to support early advanced readers.
A gentle, non-technical start. How to use AI just to save time on emails and newsletters.
Instantly rewrite texts to 3rd, 5th, or 9th grade Lexile levels for mixed-ability clusters.
Teaching 6th-8th graders how to "interrogate" AI for deeper research questions.
Assistive tech tools that bypass executive function deficits to unlock gifted potential.
Addressing perfectionism and "cheating anxiety" in high-achieving students.
A guided workshop using SchoolAI to create a "Historical Figure" bot for your class.
Roundtable: Does AI change our identification criteria for creativity?
Using Adobe Firefly to help students visualize complex fantasy worlds.
Integrating AI coding assistants into middle school robotics clubs.
How to host a workshop for parents concerned about AI use in schools.
Using ChatGPT to find logical fallacies in student arguments (Double Session).
Generate Blooket, Kahoot, and Gimkit sets from your curriculum in seconds.
Breakouts: K-2 (Port Room), 3-5 (Starboard Room), 6-8 (Lobby).
Generating "Low Floor, High Ceiling" math challenges for advanced 4th/5th graders.
Using "PBL Works" AI tools to design interdisciplinary units instantly.
Drafting academic honesty policies that make sense for 2026.
Tools to help disorganized gifted kids create their own checklists and timelines.
Creating custom discussion guides and "What If" scenarios for novel studies.
Using AI data analysis to spot potential in underrepresented K-5 populations.
Plenary Session: Examples of 5th and 8th grade Capstone projects where students used AI as a research assistant, coder, or editor. Featuring a panel of students from local districts.
Designing podcasts, speeches, and builds that prove mastery without AI cheating.
Using AI to help students curate and reflect on their growth over the year.
Helping gifted kids navigate social media algorithms and online pressure.
Guided time for school teams to plan their AI integration strategy for the upcoming school year. (Coaches available in the room).
Leading staff through AI anxiety and professional development requirements.
Using AI to scan your current curriculum maps for gaps in rigor.
What skills will matter in 2035? Adjusting the NAGC Standards for an AI world.
Automating emails, scheduling, and grant writing for busy coordinators.
Why human connection and EQ are becoming the new "premium" skills for gifted students. How to teach empathy in a digital age.
Identifying the unique human traits we must nurture in gifted children alongside AI.
A synthesis of the weekend's learning and a call to action for Illinois K-8 educators.