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.
Lynda – FLORENCE ISD (verified owner) –
Good one.
Sharon – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good way of discussing the challenges of gifted education within the context of the Digital Age and budget competing priorities.
Ruth – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
is good and simple to understand
Amanda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
The idea is great but lots of varying opinions.
Taylor – Logan-Hocking Local Schools (verified owner) –
Good information on the current climate of Gifted Education.
Cheryl – RIDGEDALE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good course
Katrina – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I like this course because she is obviously an advocate for GT/AP students who are always left to fend for themselves and leaves those of us teaching GT/AP students juggling several preps to accommodate SPED and GT.
Cristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Nereyda – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Great
Brenda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Yes It was very informative.