Description
- The importance of pre-assessing students before accelerating them
- How to take a literature circle experience and make it meaningful
- The benefits of teaching Bloom’s Taxonomy in literature
- Ways in which depth and complexity can be developed in book studies
- The importance of “non-standard problem solving” for gifted students
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Nicole Shannon, M.Ed. has over 19 years of experience in gifted education. She currently serves as the Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD. Prior to joining her current district, Nicole served as the Coordinator of Gifted/Advanced Academic Services for Round Rock ISD for five years. She was a gifted specialist in Round Rock ISD for 10 years before taking this position. She has presented at the district, local, and state level to preservice and in-service teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents on a variety of topics in gifted education throughout her years in this field. Prior to moving to Round Rock, Nicole served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school principal at private schools in Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a specialization in Gifted/Talented at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Ashley – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Good for reading teachers
Kellie – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This course was very beneficial in presenting ideas about using literature circles.
Marlene – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Was not relevant to my job or grade level
Lauren – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Wonderful! I learned a lot about how to serve my TAG students in the classroom.
Jaime – SAN DIEGO ISD (verified owner) –
Valuable information.
Jose – SAN DIEGO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting information.
Michelle – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Jessie – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very good.
Roxanna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Guvanchmyrat – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It is Ok.