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).
Melissa – ANDREWS ISD (verified owner) –
informational
Dellanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This provided a lot of good idea to stimulate growth in gifted students.
Stephanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Janice – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was thoughtful.
Tish – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great class and ideas.
Tina – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I like that the information is presented in small, digestible modules with good questions and small assessments.
Ian – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
The information was relevant to my classroom and provided strategies I can immediately implement to help my students succeed.
Santa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
IRIS – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It made me rethink the way in which I plan and teach my advanced classes. I will use some of the information to improve as a teacher overall.
Cleo – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful and useful.