Description
- Understand gifted students’ unique social and emotional needs
- Teach students to draw from schema and text to create meaning
- Use running records to hone in on reading problemss
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Jennifer Leal is a Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Rockwall ISD. She has been in education for 28 years and still enjoys the diversity of working with students, teachers and parents each day. Jennifer won what she considers the lottery in education. While teaching in Arlington ISD, she was chosen by her faculty members to be challenged and developed in the world of literacy through an organization called The Learning Network. She was fortunate to be supported by Margaret Mooney, a prominent educator in the world, in the area of Reading and Writing. Jennifer also worked for the Learning Network from 2000-2005 under Margaret’s leadership as a facilitator for summer institutes. She recently received her Masters of Education.
Paulina – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was interesting, informational and engaging. Defined the difference between “Read to” and Read with”. Gave examples of guided reading and how to challenge gifted students.
Donna – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I thought that was the best explanation of running records I’ve ever heard.
Rebecca – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed her presentation. The presenter was energetic and passionate about her topic.
Victoria – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it!
Laura – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and realistic of purposeful reading
Rachel – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful and to the point of why read.
Kim – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Evangelina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful information regarding guided reading.
Kelly – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good course! I learned alot!
Kathleen – JASPER ISD (verified owner) –
interesting