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.
Jaime – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful in the elementary levels for both math and reading skills
Deborah – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this course. I believe EVERY teacher should take this class if they have GT students or not.
Gloria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great info about blooms taxonomy and our students
Ashlee – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Sarah – CARDINAL LOCAL (verified owner) –
I liked the practical advise they shared.
Jo Ann – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent. Helped to show another way to help gifted students accelerate
Erika – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good Training
Karen – LAKEWOOD CITY (verified owner) –
I learned some great strategies & activities that I can use with my class right away.
Anjanette – Gloucester County Public Schools (verified owner) –
Great!
Amy – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
There’s not really an introduction. Overall, it was helpful to teachers.