Description
This course will provide both beginner and seasoned educators with practical tools for making your classroom a place where gifted students are equipped for success. You’ll also learn about the how the state of Texas defines giftedness, and what that means for your classroom.
After taking this three-part series, educators will know about:
- The definitions of giftedness
- The Texas requirements for identification and assessment of gifted students
- Differentiation strategies for teaching gifted students
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).
Adolfo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting subject
Bertha – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and well explained.
Maricela – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This training reinforced what I had been taught before. I enjoyed the training.
keila – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course.
Amabeli – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Elsa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It clarifies the process to select GT students and more interesting information.
Stephanie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great information. it was great to review the necessary information recommended by the state of Texas
John – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Course was great. Good introduction into the basics on placement and meeting some of the needs of GT learners.
Judy – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative and interesting.