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.
Russell – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
good
PEDRO – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Lauren – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Great, made my feel like I am not alone in my GT concerns.
Monica – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It provides a lot of information about being an advocate for the GT program.
Ricardo – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent course.
Christine – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Informing
Crystal – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Good, relevant.
Melinda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Meghan – RIDGEDALE LOCAL (verified owner) –
very informative
Ada – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was an eye opener.