Description
Making sure gifted students have quality instruction and challenging assignments is widely popular in the education world. But do you know exactly what it means to be gifted and why it matters? This six-hour course, “Identification & Assessment of the Gifted,” addresses issues surrounding gifted students and practical ways to identify them.
Lisa Van Gemert, a leading voice in gifted education, shares an overview of the history of gifted education and its importance today. Educators will also learn how to tell whether or not a student is gifted by using different tests and assessments. Teachers who have a thorough understanding of how to identify and assess gifted students will be able to equip and challenge these students better.
In this informative course educators will learn:
- What it means to be gifted
- Characteristics of gifted children
- How to test intelligence
- The importance of CLD populations
- Traits of twice-exceptional students
Michael – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I find it highly informative. It’s not just theoretical, it offers practical suggestions and guidance for seeking new information.
Ynelda – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course increased my awareness of biases associated with the identification and testing of gifted students.
REBECCA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Yasmin – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very insightful, and it really taught me a lot.
James – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Thought provoking
EDRICK I – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!
Claudia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Really good information provided.
Leticia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I have enjoyed the course but it is a lot of information to remember and apply.
Jasmine – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
great
Paula – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
this course was the hardest of all of them so far. it seemed more complex for me. perhaps the statistics part was just a bit too much. the information at times became confusing for me. Lisa has done a great job in all of the modules.
Felicia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It touches on sensitive area many would rather not discuss but are needed conversations. highlights on not just those who display extended talents but what to look for in those who maybe showing potential.
Nicole – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative!
Melissa – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I really found this course to be engaging and authentic.
Coy – STAFFORD MSD (verified owner) –
This class will make you rethink some of your ideas of what is a gifted student.
Robert – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Its a good course to learn new things one may not have encountered before.
Priscilla – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I love this course. I love how Lisa explains things, gives examples and is easy to understand. She is also personable which helps to relate to the information she explains. I also love the resources part of the trainings!
Meredith – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This was probably the best GT course I’ve taken – I already really liked the Gifted Guru blog but I felt like a lot of the discussion was like a podcast almost and less like a lecture class. really good material and I liked how she took a deeper dive into topics that were challenging.
Robin – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I think its important for teachers to understand what a gifted child looks like. That way they can differentiate within their classrooms with or without a label. I highly recommend this training.
Heather – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It made me aware of certain aspects of giftedness I never considered before.
Elsie – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I think I learned enough information in regards to the Identification and Assessment process for GT students.
Peter – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
I learned a lot and I liked the pace it was delivered.
Irene – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Diana – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources and information regarding gifted children’s motivations.
Monica – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Thank you for this training.
Crystal – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It had alot of useful information for me to take back with me to the classroom.
Maria – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course and great information.
Laura – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It helps you be more aware of your students’ individual strengths and needs in depth.
Paola – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I love this course, love Lisa and I am learning a lot.
Bailey – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It helps with understanding the testing aspects as well as the biases we might see.
Javier – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
good course, a little lengthy
Ashley – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great.
Patrick – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Brought up a lot of ideas that I have not thought of pertaining the Gifted.
Meiby Catalina – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
The course was very valuable. I learnt a lot
Teresa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this course! Gave me lots of great information
Edna – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
This is a great way to start reflecting about gifted and talented students and apply immediately ideas that may enrich your classroom to favor all students and GT students.
Peggy – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
It is very insightful and interesting to listen to understand the gifted and talented student.
Daphne – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Try to identify students and give them the attention and services as those who needs it most
Mary – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
I think this course is very informative and useful for all teachers.
Veronica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
There were many interested facts about GT.
Shannon – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Very helpful!
Stefanie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting
An – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Yes , it was very good and easy to follow.
Edwardo – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Very good
Jennifer – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this module. I learned new ideas pertaining to my GT population.
Natalie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Extremely informative.
Alejandro – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
There’s a lot to think about with some sad situations of the gifted. Seems like we still know very little about human perceptions. Intelligence may be insignificant without wisdom.
Sabri – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
It is seriously beneficial for a teacher.
Rebecca – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
great
BUSHRA – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
It was enlightening and informative.
Desiree – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informational and engaging!