PARENT TICKET for TUESDAY OCT 28 2025 IAGC CONFERENCE This Parent Ticket provides a one-day discount for parents, grandparents and caregivers to experience the many sessions at the 2025 IAGC Conference that are especially relevant for gifted and advanced learners and their families.  As part of the IAGC Annual Conference, parents are invited to attend engaging speakers, network with other parents and professionals, and connect with  exhibitor resources, alongside hundreds of conference attendees!  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2025 CONFERENCE WHEN:      Tuesday October 28, 2025 TIME:         8:00 am - 3:45 pm WHERE:    NIU Naperville Conference Center,  1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville IL  60563 WHO:    Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of Gifted Children, Advanced Learners, Twice Exceptional Students as well as PTA members, Gifted Support Group members, and parents who are curious about the policies that impact advanced learning opportunities and how to advocate for their children throughout their education journey.  NOTE: The Parent Ticket does NOT include PD Hour credit.  The Parent Ticket does NOT include a Box Lunch. Ticket Pricing IAGC Members $125 Non-Members $155 Plus 1 (Guest Ticket) $25 Become an IAGC Member Parent-Focused Highlights Keynote Speaker Dr. Brian Housand -- Cultivating Pearls of Potential: From Unseen Grit to Unforgettable Brilliance Attend up to 5 Parent Focused Strands including:  Acceleration and Identification Social-Emotional Learning and Support Addressing Opportunity Gaps Effective Use of Technology  Effective Program Leadership Network with our Exhibitors to learn about Resources, Services, and Opportunities for gifted children Opportunities to get involved with IAGC Policy & Advocacy Committee Note:  This is an adult-only event.  No childcare or children's activities are available.