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.
LeAnn – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Great
Paul – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I thought it gave some helpful tips for advocacy, especially when it came to clearing up myths around GATE and gifted students.
Laura – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Absolutely love of these videos!
Melissa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This coarse was very informative.
Gerardo – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Like the lesson sharing sites.
George – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Very good course.
David – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Geraldine – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It was informative.
Pam – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This course had a few good resources, but most of the information is nothing new.
Winona – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It was good for focusing on the needs for GT education