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.
Michelle – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This was a very informative course. It opened my eyes to things I have not thought about connected to the gifted population of students and teachers.
Karen – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Easy to follow
Mary – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This provided good information about typology within my state.
Joyce – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
There was a lot of information given for this course could have broke it up into 2 couses
Colette – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I found this class very powerful to my needs.
Karla – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I thought the course had great information corning Ohio and the status of our students.
Bryce – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It was informative for working with gifted learners of different backgrounds.
Danielle – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This course opened my eyes to a lot of the challenges when identifying gifted students.
Rebecca – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Great course
Kevin – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
very informative