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).
Roel – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course is great and informative and really helps me develop myself to be the best teacher I can be
Rita – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great course, hoping this helps me pass the exam! Interesting and kept me motivated to keep learning. I believe I chose the right field after taking this course.
Buffy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This training was very engaging. I lost track of time and enjoyed the training. I feel that I am in a much better place to take the exam. thank you
Rolando – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
it was great
Nourelsabah – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Perfect
Farzana – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It’s a good overview.
Julia-Paz – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Pretty amazing online course.
laura – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It was very informative and to the point with the dates and names of key figures expected to be on the TEXES exam.
Anita – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and educational about Gifted and Talented programs.
Estela – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This couse is very informative. It helps you understand the GT students that are in your classroom and how to plan effectively.