Description
“Twice Exceptional: The Intersection of Giftedness & Learning Disabilities” provides you with a plethora of insightful information, plus easy to implement activities for your classroom.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- What it means to be Twice Exceptional(2E)
- The strengths and challenges associated with 2E learners
- The importance of collaborating with Special Education
- Specific disabilities that will help you identify your 2E learners
- The importance of music in creating “Atmospheric wallpaper”
- 15 steps to cultivate lifelong learning
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 5.5.
Presenter Bio
Timothy Gangwer is a pioneer in the field of visual learning and a dedicated educator of 26 years. He has served as visual literacy consultant to the Ministry of Education, Paris, France; Ministry of Education, Toranomon, Japan; Mediterranean Association of International Schools, Casablanca, Morocco; Association of International Schools in Africa, Abidjan, Ivory Coast; and as a trainer for the United States Department of Education’s National Diffusion Network. He is an international keynote speaker, educational consultant, and the director and co-founder of the Visual Teaching Alliance. A former elementary teacher of students with learning disabilities, he is also an award-winning digital artist and songwriter.
Maurilia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information
Juan – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Course
Dawn – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
I think learning the difference in disabilities is very beneficial. It is also helpful t know what to look for not so I can diagnose but to help me be more understanding.
Carla – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Well paced and informative. Awareness of 2E is always helpful.
Alan – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter waa very engaging. Excellent information.
josie – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
In another recent training, I was taught that the term Asperger’s is no longer being used and that all will now fall under ASD. Please look into this. Thank you
Enedelia – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and useful ideas
Issa – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Students have many challenges and we are here to help them in any way we can. I absolutely loved the videos and exercises provided by the presenter.
Dawn – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas and reminders
Janet – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Different learning disabilities were mentioned and we were provided with strategies to help us understand 2ES better.