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).
Jena – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Good information. I will be able to use this in my classroom immediately.
Barbara – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Enjoyable and valuable information
Brandon – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was incredibly helpful.
Corey – PEARLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent learning opportunity. The presenter was engaging and the ideas presented had a profound impact on my preconceived opinions.
Marla – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Engaging presenter with lots of useful tools
Kristie – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
great ideas to better reach and help more students
Megan – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Good information on helping students learn how to self regulate.
Hilda – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you.
Christina – PEARLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great information and activities.
Kelley – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the information in this course was wonderful and relevant to all students. Great presentation.