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.
Abigail – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was a good intro to gifted representation in Ohio.
Lisa – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
presenter is easy to listen to and very informative about the subject
Allyson – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course presented new information to me. It also helped me to see the importance of gifted education and begin to understand how to help students gain access to it as a classroom teacher.
Natasha – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Easy to follow and understand.
Ashleigh – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Michael – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
The course was very informative.
Rhonda – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good course.
Amy – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course provided a lot of information.
Debby – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good information
Mary – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very informative