Inside the Classroom – Outside the Box: Focusing on and Nurturing the Needs of Gifted Students in the Classroom

$20.00

Presenter: Sheila Mulbry, Round Rock ISD 
Core Area: Nature & Needs
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary 
Hours: 1 

Challenging gifted students in the regular classroom can be overwhelming. Discover how to engage gifted students in authentic learning experiences that take them beyond the confines of regular classroom curriculum.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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Description

Are our efforts to close the achievement g: 1 ap coming at the expense of our gifted students? That doesn’t have to be the case when you think outside the box. Sheila Mulbry explores the seamless integration of advanced expectations for gifted learners in a regular classroom. She also offers strategies on how to promote independent work and create autonomous gifted learners.

In this 1-hour course, you will learn to:

  • Modify grade-level curriculum to incorporate higher-order thinking activities
  • Explore several programs and websites to engage in independent learning
  • Design activities for students who have mastered grade level outcomes
  • Assist students in developing advanced-level products as a result of their independent learning experiences

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Sheila Mulbry currently serves as Gifted Coordinator with Lockhart ISD. She is a constant advocate for
gifted students and their special needs and has presented staff development on gifted education for the
past 20 years at local, state, and national conventions. She obtained BA degrees in Humanities (‘83) and
Elementary Education (‘90) and holds ESL and Gifted Endorsements from the State. Awards include
TAGT’s 2019 Educator of the Gifted. Sheila is currently serving as TAGT’s Board of Directors, K-12
Representative. 

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237 reviews for Inside the Classroom – Outside the Box: Focusing on and Nurturing the Needs of Gifted Students in the Classroom

  1. Roberta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Useful information was presented, including practical strategies for the classroom.

  2. Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    It was very interesting and informational.

  3. Debra – SWEENY ISD (verified owner) –

    I really enjoyed all the examples per subject.

  4. Nora – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative. Provided websites and platform sites for independent research and presentation opportunities.

  5. Carol – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –

    I liked that she had examples for all grade levels.

  6. Sheri – KENT CITY (verified owner) –

    Lots of great ideas and resources!

  7. Anju – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    yes I feel these training help teachers to identify and cater to the need of GT students and help them bloom to their full potential make class more fun learning for them

  8. Sara – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was very helpful by offering strategies for the classroom. It also included valuable resources to use in the classroom.

  9. Clarissia – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –

    Good

  10. Claudia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative.

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