Description
Since every student has unique needs, educators can’t use a one-size-fits-all approach to GT.
After taking this 1-hour course presented by TAGT, you’ll discover:
- Common challenges of identifying gifted students
- How to partner for equity
- Strategies for identifying gifted students
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Clint Rodriguez is the Gifted and Talented and Advanced Academics Specialist for Region 11 ESC. He previously served as the district-wide secondary gifted/advanced academics specialist in Richardson ISD and taught middle school Humanities at ASPIRE Academy for the Highly Gifted in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. He holds a master’s degree in religious studies from the University of Kansas. His interests include building real equity and social justice in gifted education, evidence-based best practices, replacing the gimmickry in gifted learning environments with meaningful curriculum and experiences, and developing ethical leadership and genuine critical thinking capacity in gifted learners and their teachers.
Kelly – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Love the idea of identifying students from other “labels” ( SpEd, 504, ESL, AVID). Would really like to see further training on identifying and assessing ESL students who are not English-fluent yet!
Krystle – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Good to learn what AVID is.
Gave reminder to advocate for all students to be considered for gifted programs
Meridee – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great info!
Juan – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
I like how he mention that fighting each other is not the answer.
Willie – Private Pay (verified owner) –
It gave me a different view of gifted.
Stacey – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Good information if you can get it to work in your school.
Rosymar – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The course is presented in a clear, thought-provoking way.
Jyotsna – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Keith – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good information given.
Janice – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This was informative. I liked the comparison between the two groups.