The in-person Discover! Institute program has been cancelled.
Event Details
Dates: June 1–3, 2026
Location: Indiana Historical Society - 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Registration Fees:
- $750 – Three-Day Registration
- $300 – Single-Day Registration
Registration includes lunch, refreshments, parking, and free admission to the museum exhibits at the Indiana Historical Society.
Click here to view the schedule.
Click here to view keynote topics and speaker bios.
About the Institute
The Discover! Institute is an annual professional development program designed for teachers, gifted specialists and coordinators, school administrators, and school support staff who are committed to advancing gifted education.
Over the course of three days, the institute features three learning strands: Talent Development, Gifted Education Practices, and Leadership.
Participants are encouraged to follow one strand throughout the program for deeper learning, but they may also attend sessions across strands based on their interests and availability.
Each strand includes keynote presentations, interactive and hands-on breakout sessions, and a collaborative Hackathon.
Sessions will explore key areas of gifted education related to the strands, including differentiation, creativity, gifted identification, twice-exceptionality, career planning and mentoring, and the social and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Why Attend?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Gain practical strategies and tools that can be applied directly in classrooms or schools
- Learn from faculty, researchers, and experienced practitioners in gifted education
- Build professional connections with educators across schools, districts, and universities
- Participate in a collaborative Hackathon and compete for a small grant opportunity to support initiatives in gifted programming at their schools
Join us to connect, learn, and lead in the field of gifted education!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional program information, please contact: Tugce Karatas at tkaratas@purdue.edu.
For questions about your registration or payment, please contact: Purdue Conferences at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue is committed to making its programs accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or special assistance for this program due to a disability, please contact us at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.
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