Description
In this course, educator Dr. Colleen Boyle dives into the reasons behind the lack of support for these students and gives practical ideas to bridge the gap that you can start using in your classroom today.
After taking this course, you will have the tools you need to:
- Describe the diverse nature of Ohio’s student population
- Recognize the unique challenges of gifted student identification
- Implement strategies for improving gifted student identification
- Address the needs of diverse gifted learners
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Colleen Boyle is the president of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children. She has been an educator for more than 20 years, nearly all in gifted education in schools in Ohio and Texas as well as with the Department of Defense Education Activity. Dr. Boyle holds a B.S. in elementary education, an M.Ed. in gifted education and educational administration, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology. She currently serves as a supervisor of gifted and talented programs with Columbus City Schools. Dr. Boyle is a past president of Gifted Coordinators of Central Ohio. She enjoys working with educators and families to plan appropriate interventions for gifted learners. Her research interests include the social-emotional aspects of gifted learners, educational and psychological assessment, and giftedness within families. Dr. Boyle enjoys traveling and doting on her twin niece and nephew whenever she gets the chance.
Gary – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Good information, relevant
Woodrow – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very informative
Hailey – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course.
Karen – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
I truly learned from this course = thank you!
Abby – CIRCLEVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
The course of
Julie – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in learning Ohio’s typology regarding gifted identification.
William – CIRCLEVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
It was informative.
Claudia – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course is very interesting. All educators should take it and do reviews throughout the year to stay up today in the subject
Vicki – BEAVERCREEK CITY (verified owner) –
Very good information about what types of students we have in Ohio and the challenges gifted students may face as a result of their environment.
Gabrielle – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
The class gave great information and was easy to follow.