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.
Karen – Centerburg Local (verified owner) –
I liked the breakdown of subgroups, and recommendations (both overall and by subgroup) were quite practical.
Erin – Centerburg Local (verified owner) –
Format easy to follow
Becky – Centerburg Local (verified owner) –
There is a lot of information in this course that helps us to be able to identify some of the challenges we could face in identifying gifted students.
Ashley – BENJAMIN LOGAN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Okay
Tonia – Centerburg Local (verified owner) –
OK
Lidia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative information.
Nancy – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Relevant!
David – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I liked this course.
David – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very well presented with all areas covered.
Julie – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Eye opening to the bias of testing.