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.
Cassie – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
The course highlights important aspects of giftedness and the programs therein; it challenges viewers to think about implementation of best practices to integrate into classroom settings and curriculum that may challenge and interest gifted learners in all environments.
Greg – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
The course was full of information in how to best support GT learners.
Mari – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great
Nancy – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Ismelda – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
Great course on how to see GT students
Viviana – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
It was good
Roshasta – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
i love this perspective on supporting gt students
Patrick – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative, but it is the 3rd year in a row I’ve been required to watch it. So I don’t need to view it again.
Samantha – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Sabrina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Did a good job of simplifying information.