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.
Felicia – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I found it very interesting to learn all the models that can be made available for gifted learners.
STACI – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
It was a little long but a good course
Ashley – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent! I agree with Dr. Newton’s analogy of RTI and Gifted needs.
Bionca – Private Pay (verified owner) –
An eye opener to understanding how GT students are similar to students on the RTI process.
Wanda – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
The information was helpful. Would have been great to have a little more animation/
Lisa – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
I like interaction. 🙂
Jacqueline – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Great training!
Jeanette – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Gives a better overview of meeting the needs of GT students.
Gerald – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Great