WATG 2024 Annual Conference

One child panics when a single mistake is made. Another child breaks down when asked to work in groups. A third child has low self-esteem and refuses to turn in work. What do they all have in common? They are all perfectionists. While many professionals who work with children are able to recognize perfectionism when they see it, they may be unsure how to help a child overcome this barrier. This presentation will give specific strategies to use in the classroom or counseling setting to work both individually and in groups with students to overcome perfectionism.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence in schools has led to questions about the impact on student writing. How can we inspire students to find joy and efficacy in using their unique and authentic voices while also acknowledging that AI tools can provide assistance for many writing tasks? This session will inspire participants to focus on writing joy in the age of AI.

This breakout session will be around what gifted students have shared can be challenging in their academic settings regarding their social and emotional needs. The session will include background/ psychoeducation around some of the mental health, social and emotional concerns that can arise for a gifted student in the classroom and the playground.