The Decision to Accelerate – From Start to Finish

$80.00

(18 customer reviews)

Presenter: Angela Osborne, OAGC
Core Area: Learning Environments 2.4; Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1; ODE Teacher Competencies a, c, f, g; OAGC Acceleration
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 5

If you’re thinking about accelerating a gifted student, the process can seem mysterious and overwhelming. Many myths exist about acceleration, and in this 4-hour course, educator Angela Osborne shares data-driven facts about acceleration and gives examples from her own experiences. After taking this course, you’ll be able to confidently navigate the entire acceleration process from start to finish.  

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Academic acceleration is one of the most impactful strategies for meeting the needs of gifted learners. For educators considering acceleration, the process can seem difficult, and many don’t know where to begin.

In this course, education expert Angela Osborne leads participants through the process from start to finish. Ms. Osborne explores the myths many believe about acceleration and reviews a data-driven process for making placement decisions. The course also includes an overview of Ohio’s acceleration policy.

This 5-hour course is the perfect tool for educators to refer to throughout their careers whenever you encounter a student who may need to be accelerated. You’ll learn about:

  • What acceleration is
  • Who makes a good candidate for acceleration
  • Common myths and the truth about acceleration
  • The question of maturity
  • Pathways to acceleration
  • Acceleration alternatives
After taking this in-depth course, you’ll be able to confidently navigate the acceleration process and explain it to parents and students.

This course applies to the following standards:

NAGC Standards 2.4, 5.1
ODE Competencies a, f, g

Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Angela Osborne is the first vice president of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children. She serves as gifted coordinator for Marion City Schools. Angela earned a B.A. and MBA prior to discovering her love of teaching. She then completed coursework through the Ohio State University and the University of Connecticut to earn her gifted licensure. She has been in the field of education for 15 years, all of which have been passionately focused on working with gifted students. Angela is a member of the Gifted Coordinators of Central Ohio (GCCO) and is currently serving as a representative to the OAGC Governing Board. 

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18 reviews for The Decision to Accelerate – From Start to Finish

  1. Meghan – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –

    I really enjoyed a lot of parts of this course but felt like it was overly long in some parts. The third module in particular felt overly detailed.

  2. Josi – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –

    A very good course if you are responsible for leading an acceleration committee or team or if you are a gifted teacher or coordinator.

  3. Stachia – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was very informational.

  4. Lauren – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –

    More interactive modules would have been nice.

  5. ROSA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    course is interesting and gives perspective as to the referral and decision process for acceleration or gifted programs.

  6. Lorena – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    good course

  7. Brenda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –

    Great!

  8. Josephina – NEWARK CITY (verified owner) –

    Easy to follow and provides great data.

  9. Yolanda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –

    Good Course

  10. Elsa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very insightful.

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