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.
Monica – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
The course was well presented and easy to follow.
Shelby – NEW BRAUNFELS ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Christa – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Well put together!
David – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
The connections provided in this course were an eye opener!
Tiffany – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Angela – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great training, very informative.
Mark – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I like the shift in paradigm.
Kourtney – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Helped me to evaluate our current program
Jason – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course to be relevant and I agreed with the information presented. Most of this information was not new to me. I would have preferred more practical recommendations for implementing an appropriate service model on a tight budget.
Sonya – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
great information