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.
Laurie – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was clear and to the point. We need to be advocates for our GT students.
Elsa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Highly recommended
Clinton – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Juli – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
This was good information, especially for parents.
Julius – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
awesome
Janette – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good information
Alonso – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I think the assessment was confusing
Gloria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The speaker had a very interesting tone of voice and she was not boring.
Kim – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
She had a lot of great points.