Description
In this course, Karen Zeske, Ph.D. highlights the difficulty in identifying and addressing the needs of gifted students, especially those in low-income populations. Dr. Zeske outlines successful program models and educational practices, with a focus on how to implement these strategies for maximum impact. Characteristics of successful programs and expected student outcomes are also tied to specific strategies in the classroom.
- Recognize and implement successful program models
- Define executive skills
- Teach self-confidence, motivation, organization skills, and system awareness strategies
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Fernando – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great
CHASETIE – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
A bit long and not as easy to follow as the other courses.
Erick – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Not at this time.
Jakeira – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very informative.
Veronica – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was a good conscious course with very valid points about helping GT students with low resources.
Sonja – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course offers excellent information to help high achievers from low-income environments to close the gap in academics.
Dara – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
The topic was interesting. I just always want to walk away with more concrete things I can do.
Joseph – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and ;earned many new things
Jennifer – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Well done!
Jonathon – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
It was quick and easy.
Maria Junna – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful and informative
Amy – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Brittany – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I will recommend others to take this course.
Lauren – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Insightful information!
Jacquelyn – Private Pay (verified owner) –
presenter was dry
Norma – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Good information.
Lisa – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Rosa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course.
Judith – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Excellent
Juan – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
I like how she showed a video of the moms and said you are not their mom’s but some of the students you are.
Tannesha – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Good information!
Mari – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
inteesting
Roberta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful ideas for supporting low income, high achieving students.
John – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Liked getting to learn ways and strategies in which we need to reach GT student from diverse backgrounds.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Lynsie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
useful information
Teri – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I love that the attitude was looked at in this course.
Craighton – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Course was good. Had lots of info I’ll use.
David – Private Pay (verified owner) –
The course was good.
Lori – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Michele – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good resources and explanation of these gifted students
Angela – ANGLETON ISD (verified owner) –
very insightful
Andrea – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Informative and helpful!
Jan – NEW BREMEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Alma – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
good information
Victoria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course had a lot of great information and insight to what it is really like when working with GT students
elsa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information
Rolando – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
This course is awesome especially for those who teach in low-income areas.
Ruby – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
informative
Genia – ANGLETON ISD (verified owner) –
Course was well lined out and presenter seemed very knowledgeable.
Richard – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
This gave me a lot to think about in terms of gifted students. It also made me sad to think about what I missed out on growing up when and where I did.
Nancy – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I could not retrieve needed information