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).
Nasim – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This course was a wonderful opportunity to learn and review the most important facts/ information about GT education and placement.
Rene – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Informative.
Sonia – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This is an informative well-paced course packed with a lot of relevant information and useful resources to help prepare for the exam.
Stacy – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great help with what is going to be on the test. Maybe offer more on the different organizations.
Anabel – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave me a refreshed look at gifted and talented. It reminded me of why I do the things I already do but also provided me ideas for how to improve my practices.
Mariandrea – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome. Very well structured and explained.
Perla – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Taking this course was Amazing, I learned a lot of information
Lucy – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Great course!
Diane – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
Needed moe resources prior to quiz and test
Karen – SWEENY ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful and informative.