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).
Brenda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I really like the Practice Questions given to help prepare for the test.
David – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course and I will study all the print materials in detail in order to prepare to take the TExES exam during this school year.
Antonio – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Cynthia – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Presenter was very knowledgable. Gained knowledge on varius key points. Our school district needs to make modifications to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the gifted.
Farhad – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Great!
Sara – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
I loved the course material and learned quite a bit. The course did not adequately prepare me for the practice exam.
Babie – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars, very informative and helpful
Victor – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It definitely makes you aware of what kind of students you will and have already encountered. Definitely a good refresher…
Javier – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
very well organized
Sylvia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent course