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.
Marlayne – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I feel this course is very helpful, especially when there is a mixture of diverse learners combined with SES.
gary – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
must see
Lott – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Full of great insight!
Leah – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Very informative and provides great insights into understanding underrepresented gifted students and how to make changes within the classroom.
Kelly – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Nice overview of different learners and how to support them.
Ashley – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I learned alot about students of diverse backgrounds.
Mary – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Super helpful!
Jennifer – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Diana – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Probably the best of the courses I have taken this year. So many more students are not being identified and serviced than I could imagine.
Tracy – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Very insightful.