Description
It is impossible to serve the needs of gifted children without first identifying them. Unfortunately, many students aren’t identified until too late in their educational journey. In this 1-hour course, Debra Troxclair, Ph.D. defines what giftedness actually is and presents the reasons why it is important to identify gifted students as early as possible.
In this course you will learn:
- Different types of gifted students
- Traits of giftedness that are often mistaken for misbehavior
- How to identify young children with advanced abilities
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 5.5.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Debra Troxclair, Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at Lamar University, received her doctoral degree in Special Education (Emphasis in Gifted Education) from the University of Southern Mississippi and has over 20 years of teaching experience in both elementary and university classroom settings. She is a member of several professional associations focusing on giftedness. Dr. Troxclair is currently serving on the Professional Standards Committee and the University Networking Committee of the National Association for Gifted Children. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented and is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children-TAG Division.
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I love all the different characteristics of gifted students that I personally wasn’t aware. Great information.
Sascha – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This was helpful in giving ideas and structure for looking at attributes of gifted students/children who may not be identified yet.
Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very detailed in behaviors and supports for gifted students.
Abbi – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
It is great!
RIZWANA – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Meghan – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Good reminder of the various ways students can display gifted characteristics.
Rebecca – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Donna – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Luis – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I think completing this course was a great use of my time. Anyone who teaches or works in any shape or form with gifted students would benefit from taking this course.
Mariea – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Informative and well organized