Description
In this 1-hour course you will learn:
- Who gifted students are
- What the service or program options available to gifted students are
- Why having a diverse selection of services and program options is important
- How to address services and program options in your district
Presenter Bio
Janet Newton has become a leading voice in the field of gifted in the state of Texas. She received her
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Education degree
from Texas A&M University in Texarkana.
After starting her career as an art educator, Janet became a Gifted and Talented Specialist for Region 8
Education Service Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas and then for Region 13 Education Service Center in
Austin, Texas.
Janet was instrumental in developing the Advanced Academics program for Georgetown Independent
School District before enhancing GT Ignite across the country with Responsive Learning.
Jess – FT HANCOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Great presentation!
Jason – MARBLE FALLS ISD (verified owner) –
great
Rob – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
The course was helpful in connecting the meaning of RTI and differentiation to specialized instruction for gifted students.
Jessica – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great PD
Lisa – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and i enjoyed the self pace because it took me a little longer to complete the videos.
Laura – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in understanding how to develope a Gifted and Talented Program in the district.
Rachel – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It has a lot of useful information.
Beatriz – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very educational!
jane – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Presentation was easy to understand.
Pedro – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informative and will make one think what is our district providing.