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.
Melissa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
it was ok
SanJuana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Emily – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
These trainings are so white-centered. More diversity is needed. Also, this one is clearly really old.
Anna – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Made me think of an aspect of gifted education that I hadn’t really considered before.
Justin – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
Food for thought
Santos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It will help me improve on my awareness of GT program and it’s potential candidates.
Myra – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Very helpful.
Heather – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning more about GT
Anna – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Presenter is well versed on the topic
Bryan – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –
ok