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).
Sonia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It has very focused needs for GT students.
Umit – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
great
Joshua – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I think it is a good source of prep but I wish there were more reference materials, some of the questions on the test talked about scenarios and terms that I did not see in the course.
Rosario – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The course is extremely informative.
Evelia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
olga – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
very informational
robin – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
The review was very thorough and detailed to specific areas of focus.
Dean – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Format worked well and content was easy to follow.
Amanda – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Thorough
Juan – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
The course was great and offered good information when working with students that are potentially G.T or are already identified as G.T.