K-12 Gifted Education Specialist Polson School District #23 Polson, Montana, United States
Short Description: The role of the Gifted Coordinator includes having challenging conversations, such as meeting with the Superintendent to advocate for gifted services, explaining to parents why their child didn't qualify, and helping a teacher understand that the behavior problem student who is driving her up a wall might actually be gifted. Come learn strategies for navigating these difficult conversations!
Gifted Coordinator Track - Sponsored by National Inventors Hall of Fame
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will describe scenarios in which their advocacy is needed.
Attendees will demonstrate skills that are necessary for the difficult conversations they can expect to encounter as teachers and coordinators for gifted programs and services.
Attendees will build confidence in their abilities to navigate difficult conversations in gifted education.
