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.
Jennifer – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
well paced class, easy to follow
Stephanie – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources provided!
Gina – Bullhead City School District (verified owner) –
Not only good information but some tools I can take back to the classroom.
Melissa – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the ideas for literature circles!
Rebecca – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Improves instructional focus on having a meaningful literature circle
Iliana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
excellent overview on how to plan for TAG students in the classroom.
Monica – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
good
Maria – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Angie – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
This course is not that helpful for K-2 teachers
Lori – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great tips and strategies to use with TAG students.