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.
Angelica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful.
JOSEFINA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I acquired some knowledge on how to implement strategies with GT student within the classroom. I love the fact the presenters share a selection of books I can use for GT students. Thank you for your training.
Kelsey – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Brian – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
it was very informative
Monica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Laurie – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
The actiities presented would work well with other students as well
Nancy – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Lauren – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
its was fine
Michael – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was an interesting course. It had some ideas I didn’t even think about.
Janie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information