Description
- Discern between twice-exceptional myths and facts
- Support different cognitive styles
- Understand the learning issues that accompany autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and Irlen Syndrome
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Mary Ann Clark currently serves as Instructional Specialist for Inclusive Education at Gadsden Independent School District in southern New Mexico. Before transferring to GISD in 2015, Ms. Clark was the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability and the Executive Director of Core Content at El Paso Independent School District. She has served as Director of Advanced Academic Service at EPISD and held numerous teaching and administrative positions in the district since 1985. She has also served as chair of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT) Gifted Plus Division and as member of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Twice Exceptional Task Force.
Crystal – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Informative
Sandra – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Need PDF of Handouts
Elida – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting to learn of all the different ways that children learn and how to use their strengths to help them become better learners. Also to understand how, even if they’re identified as gifted and talented, they have learn in different ways.
Shannon – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good information about different learning styles.
Veronica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Good explanation.
Angie – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Beneficial to understanding G/T students with a disability.
Shawn – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot about why students’ abilities vary so much. It will help me to help them.
Maria – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Very informational!
Felipe – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the presentation. Very interesting information.
Sydney – MOUNT VERNON ISD (verified owner) –
Great information on different learning styles.