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).
marisol – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
loved it
Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has clarified many misconceptions on grouping the students and differentiation of instruction. I now have a better understanding of how to address GT students.
Raquel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has provided an understanding of the GT framework. It clarified some misconceptions about groupings and ideas to differentiate my instruction.
Yvette – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave information that will allow teachers to differentiate and understand GT students.
Katherine – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
This was a great overview, with information geared towards the test.
Andrea – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This course is very helpful since it is very specific. It is one of the best trainings I have completed.
Jesus – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
its very nice and informative.
Eduardo – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course provides a lot of information based on GT concepts and ideas for the Texes Prep Exam.
Teshuvah – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This was great.
Gerardo – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good curse