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Guidelines for assessing and identifying gifted students
8-8:50 in IMC
Examine the nomination, screening, and selection process for placement of students in gifted programs. Review the state laws and administrative rules which determine how gifted education is provided. Discuss how all student populations are assessed for giftedness. -
Differentiated instruction for gifted learners
8-8:50 in IMC
Examine the essential attributes of diifferentiated curriculum - depth, complexity and pacing - to accommodate the needs of gifted learners. -
Higher order thinking strategies
8-8:50 in IMC
Examine instructional strategies promoting higher order thinking strategies, creative and critical thinking skills, problem solving, decision-making skills, research skills and affective skills for gifted students. -
Accelerative and ability grouping strategies
Examine procedures for the evaluation of students for acceleration. Discuss types of acceleration and social concerns. -
Addressing the social and emotional needs of the gifted
8 - 8:50 in IMV
Examine the social and emotional needs of the gifted student. Develop strategies to help students become aware of perfectionism, intense feelings, and sensitivities. -
The CogAT explained
Overview of the CogAT. What does it tell us? How to answer questions parents ask.
