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.
Heather – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Michele – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great
Jessica – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great!!!
Flor – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
ok
JEANETTE – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Yolanda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting information about GT programs.
Krystal – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great
Alberto – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
good
Agar – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the session because it was relevant to parents and educators in Texas.
Vilma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good, interesting information