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).
Lisa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was thorough.
Tessa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great preparation
Kristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was great
Bobby – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course with valuable information and guidance to help you identify GT student and the available resources for a teacher.
Victoria – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Kimberly – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course provided a lot of information to hep with test prep.
Deidra – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
The speaker was engaging, however the practice test required more information to know than was provided in the course.
David – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s about accelerating gifted and talented students by knowing their own strengths and weaknesses.
sukran – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY – AUSTIN (verified owner) –
It was helpful and informative but needs an update in Texas state paln.
Rachel – Private Pay (verified owner) –
She’s a great presenter, but I’m not sure I am well prepared for the exam, and the course notes are not well organized.