As we prepare to represent the highly/profoundly gifted (HG/PG) community at the upcoming 51st Annual NCAGT Conference, Allison and I are filled with enthusiasm and anticipation as we gear up to present on a vital, yet often overlooked topic that holds significant importance in the educational landscape: "SEL Requires True Peers: Bridging Brilliance and Belonging for the Profoundly Gifted." Our presentation will shine a light on the intricate dynamics of social-emotional learning (SEL) as experienced by HG/PG students, emphasizing the critical need for genuine peer relationships in their developmental journey.

Our session will delve deeply into the unique developmental hurdles that HG/PG students and their families face. These challenges can range from social isolation and emotional intensity to the struggle for acceptance in both academic and social settings. Because this is one of the only sessions at the conference specifically addressing the HG/PG population, we feel a significant responsibility to…