Description
This dual-purpose course is designed to both prepare teachers for the TExES exam and meet the Texas 6-hour update requirement for existing G/T teachers. Lynette Breedlove, Ph.D. has been teaching this course for over a decade. In addition to covering foundational principles of gifted education, this course introduces you to some of the leading thinkers in the field of giftedness.
Here’s what else you’ll cover from TExES Prep:
- Four keys to giftedness
- History and models in the field of G/T
- Identification via qualitative and quantitative measures
- Learning frameworks for program & instruction
- Take a practice test as review
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Lynette Breedlove is the Director of the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University. Previously, she served as the Director of Advanced Academic Studies and Secondary Counseling for Spring Branch ISD, the Coordinator of the Gifted and Talented Program in Fort Bend ISD, and a gifted specialist in Lamar CISD, all in the greater Houston area. Dr. Breedlove is currently the president elect of The Association for the Gifted, a division of the Council for Exceptional Children, and serves as the Education Committee Chair and Special Schools and Programs Network chair-elect of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). She is also a past president of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT).
Kristy – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
I like the depth of background knowledge that was shared. I, like my students, like to know how something came to be the “right” was of doing things.
Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very good
Barbara – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I like that I work at my own pace
Taylor – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Cristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is very helpful and detailed.
Jasmine – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This course allowed me to think about more opportunities for gifted and talented students and how to effectively expand on their interest and previous knowledge.
Epifanio – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Excellent information for us to know
Elizabeth – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and interesting course.
Kelly – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful in learning about GT students & what they need.
Antonio – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent and informative.