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.
Tammy – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It gave me some good ideas
Corina – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
4 stars
Marissa – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
It provided useful ideas for ELA and MATH classes.
Leslie – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great way to show strategies to use in the class.
Jamie – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very good examples and enjoyed listening to the presenters!
Jennifer – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
very informative
Lilly – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was helpful.
Deanna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
LIKE THAT THEY USE BLOOMS TAXONOMY ON TAG STUDENTS STARTING WITH CREATING AND SYNTHESIZING, HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND HOW TO PRESENT KNOWLEDGE, AND MAKE CONNECTIONS FROM WHAT THEY READ.
Patricia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Lauren – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Great insight