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.
Marissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
good
Elva – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Sandra – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Interesting
Hector – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was very interesting.
Ana – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
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Adrian – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I liked it
JD – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
I learned more strategies that I can use in the classroom for higher level learners
Amanda – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course helped me to consider ways I can advocate for gifted students in my community.
Rumiana – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Very good
Deborah – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
If you are a GT teacher, there are some helpful suggestions on how to become an advocate for TAGT students.