Meeting the Needs of Ohio’s Diverse Learners

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Presenter: Colleen Boyle, Ph.D.,OAGC
Core Area: Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences 1.1, 1.2; Learning Environments 2.3; Assessment 4.1; ODE Teacher Competency e; OAGC Characteristics
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Identifying and providing support for gifted students is an important part of every teacher’s job, but some students from diverse backgrounds are getting left behind. In this course, educator Dr. Colleen Boyle shares which students receive the least support and how to practically change the statistics. Learn how to make sure each of your gifted students thrives. 

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Description

Ohio is a state with a diverse range of students, but studies are showing that not all students are getting their educational needs met. There are huge discrepancies between services being provided to different categories of students, especially in the area of Ohio’s gifted student population.

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
ODE Competency: e
NAGC Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 4.1

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.
 

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105 reviews for Meeting the Needs of Ohio’s Diverse Learners

  1. LoAnn – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –

    I thought this was a great over view of issues and suggestions to providing gifted services to our students.

  2. Emily – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Good information- but just an overview. There was not a lot of “meat” to this course.

  3. Barbara – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –

    It was informational.

  4. Katie – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –

    This was a well prepared course that was full of good information

  5. Kathryn – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Good overview of populations that may be underrepresented in our gifted programs and how to identify and service them.

  6. Michele – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –

    no comment

  7. Nicole – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Really interesting and causes one to check their perspective/biases in certain areas.

  8. Jennifer – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –

    I loved the section on Els

  9. Angela – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –

    This course provided good basic knowledge about Ohio’s diverse learners.

  10. Kathy – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –

    Highly informative and relevant for all teachers.

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