Description
Did you know you can probably trace your biggest challenges in gifted education back to social and political mistakes? For example, the No Child Left Behind Act was meant to increase support for at-risk and struggling students, but it resulted in a lack of focus and resources for G/T students. Though society and politics may be beyond your help, your gifted students are not! When you understand the roots of the problem, you can become an advocate for better G/T education.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- How high-stakes testing affects G/T students
- The impact of the economy on gifted education
- Pervasive myths about gifted students
- How you can become an advocate
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Deborah Mersino is the principal of Ingeniosus, a company created to provide individual consulting and seminars. In this position, she combines her over 20 years of marketing and communications experience with her passion for gifted education. Mersino speaks and writes for educators, nonprofit organizations, and businesses that serve gifted and talented communities nationwide.
Laura – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
It was a good course.
John – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative but it is nearly 10 years old. Needs to be updated.
Ruth – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
5 stars
Linda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Cecilia – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
GT needs to be advocated for more now then ever.
Reynaldo – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great presentation
Jacqueline – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Rene – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
interesting information about G/T and what we do for G/T vs other programs in school. We really do things backwards in education.
Martin – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good presentation
Mario – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!