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. Veronica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Good information on acceleration.

  2. Silvia – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –

    Highly recommended ! challenge your beliefs about accelaration

  3. Amy – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –

    Very insightful and the process has been well thought out.

  4. Cori – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    Eye opening

  5. Teresa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Great ideas and very informative

  6. Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    I learned that there are many things to take into consideration for accelerating a student.

  7. Chassidie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    Amazing but too long

  8. John – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Good information.

  9. Amy – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –

    It was thorough with a lot of good information for someone new to the acceleration process.

  10. Jami – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    It was great!

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