Description
Every student is unique, but gifted students from underrepresented populations often require special considerations. What factors do you need to be aware of, and how can you meet needs specific to students with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds?
- Affect (drive, motivation, directing attention)
- Behavior (actions, communication styles and skills)
- Cognition (metaphysical, infracognitive and metacongitive thinking skills)
Presenter Bio
Dr. Richard Cash has worked in the field of education for over 25 years. He has taught at the elementary, middle school and college levels. Most recently, he served as Director of Gifted Programs for the Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. Dr. Cash is the president and lead consultant for nRich Educational Consulting, Inc. His areas of expertise include educational programming, differentiated instruction, brain compatible classrooms, and self-regulated learning. Dr. Cash has authored “Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century” and “Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics” (co-author Diane Heacox), which was a Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Legacy Book® Award winner. He is actively involved with the World Council on Gifted Education, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
Amanda – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great info – thanks!
Melissa – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful and usable strategies in the classroom.
Andrea – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Modules are not engaging
Roberto – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
Great outlook an ideas to consider. Good professional development that applies to what I do every day with students.
Kelly – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I really learned a lot of actionable tips that I can utilize right now in the classroom. The instructor was also extremely relatable.
Rebekah – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Miranda – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Great course
Samantha – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great information and very entertaining
Rachel – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was beneficial and helped me gather more ideas to use with my gifted students.
Jyotsna – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful.