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).
Kasey – PEARLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Good course! I passed my test on the first try!
Angelita – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s very specific in the examples it gives about different types of gifted students and how to work with them in order to get them to be successful and to continue challenging them in their areas of giftedness.
Shannon – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Great information about gifted learners.
Jeini – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very thorough and informative. Enjoyed all that was covered.
David – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
amazing
Michelle – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Good overall review of test-taking strategies for this topic.
Jennifer – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
A little on the difficult side.
Eida – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Jenny – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
EXCELLENT!!!
Myranda – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of information to learn. Her testing tips proved to be very helpful in the practice test that concludes the training.