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Services

how to identify the student's school and home issues.
how to make sense of data to inform identifications.
how to identify and support both the student's strengths and areas of needs.
how to advocate for an appropriate educational plan that includes focus on both child's strengths and weaknesses.
appropriate schooling options for gifted/2e children.

regarding correct gifted/twice-exceptional identification, thus avoiding misdiagnosis.
about the importance of social and emotional needs of gifted/2e children.
regarding appropriate screening/testing of students for gifted programs and services.
about how to build trust and partnerships with the child's school.
how to support gifted children with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, friendships, self-esteem, motivation, and underachievement.

professional development learning on topics such as gifted characteristics, identification of gifted/twice-exceptional students, social and emotional needs, gifted boys versus gifted girls, myths versus truths about gifted children.
understanding of other learning options for high potential students, such as cluster grouping, independent study projects, and mentorships.
understanding the benefits of subject and whole-grade acceleration.
understanding of how to write and implement a clear policy for acceleration.
support setting up a gifted or enrichment program.

differentiate and/or enrich the regular curriculum.
assess differentiated assignments.
design rubrics for assessments.
integrate student portfolios.
use project-based learning in the regular classroom.
partner with the parents of gifted students.
use curriculm compacting, learning contracts, and tierred lessons as options for advanced students.