Gifted 101

$50.00

Presenter: Dr. Lynette Breedlove
Core Area: Identification & Assessment, Differentiated Curriculum
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 3

Do you know if your gifted students are being challenged enough in the classroom? Teachers of gifted students need to take special care to make sure that they are creating an environment where their students can thrive. In this course, educators will gain an in-depth knowledge about gifted students and how to make their classroom a place where gifted students are equipped for success. Come and discover the definition of giftedness, differentiated strategies for gifted students, and more in this 3-hour series.

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

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Teachers of gifted students need to take special care to make sure that their students are being challenged enough each day. In this course led by Dr. Lynette Breedlove, educators will gain an in-depth knowledge about gifted students and how to help them thrive. Dr. Breedlove is a gifted specialist and has held several different positions that work to support gifted students. She offers tested advice and brings a fresh perspective to the table.

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). 

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144 reviews for Gifted 101

  1. Jennifer – PORT CLINTON CITY (verified owner) –

    Although it is focused more towards Texas rules and teachers, there is still some good background information for theories on instructing your gifted students.

  2. enrique – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –

    very engaging class

  3. Esmeralda – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –

    Very helpful.

  4. Amanda – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –

    This a very informative course.

  5. Kaitlin – PORT CLINTON CITY (verified owner) –

    Interesting facts I did not know for the identification of gifted children.

  6. Carrie – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –

    This is a very good course to start your gifted journey. I particularly like that she goes over the laws of GT. There were things that I didn’t know but should have.

  7. Ashley – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –

    It was very informative and was easy to follow along.

  8. Melanie – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was very detailed and informative about GT students.

  9. Kimberly – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Presenter is very informative

  10. Tina – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –

    The Texas State requirements is not useful or helpful to me in Ohio. I would either like to have the Ohio codes or that section left out.

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