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.
Horatio – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Lynsi – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It gave great and easy suggestions on how to challenge TAG students in the regular classroom.
Laura – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Olga – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very valuable information
Kimberly – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting topic.
Sherry – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This was an amazing experience in regards to learning and the brain.
Marilyn – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I don’t like tricky questions…
Letitia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course pinpointed how to bring in the interest of GT students within the classroom in an effective yet simple way.
Tiffany – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This course has some good information, but it was not very engaging.
Shelley – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Great ideas!