From Rigor Traps to Rigor Upgrades
Grades Pre K-12 | Differentiation, Acceleration, and Curriculum Design|Intermediate/some experience with gifted education
Advanced and gifted learners need rigor that deepens thinking, not more assignments. This session introduces Paul & Elder's Intellectual Standards as a practical framework for elevating cognitive complexity in your classroom. Participants will engage in a downloadable "upgrade" activity to transform existing curriculum plans and student products. Applying these standards supports opportunities for deeper analytical thinking educators can implement immediately.
Jen Flo
Whitworth University
Ms. Flo is a Whitworth University lecturer and consultant with K-20 experience. Her career has taken many forms as regional administrator, district coordinator, and classroom teacher across multiple districts. For the past decade, she has served WAETAG as past president and continuing board member. In 2025, she received the WAETAG Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to gifted education in Washington.