Concurrent 45 min

Race and Twice-Exceptionality: Challenges in Gifted Education Identification

Saturday, November 15, 2025

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Location: Convention Center, 317/318

Grade Level: PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Content Level: Introduction to the Topic
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers, Couselors and other Clinical Professionals, Gifted Coordinators

Danielle T. Moore

Doctoral Candidate
University of North Texas
Glenn Heights, Texas, United States
Shannyn Wentz (she/her/hers)

Doctoral Student
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas, United States
Akanksha Srivastava (she/her/hers)

Doctoral student
University of North Texas
Richardson, Texas, United States

Explore the unique challenges faced by twice-exceptional (2e) students of color in gifted identification. Discover effective strategies for equitable assessment, culturally responsive teaching, and classroom interventions designed to support both their gifted and talented potential and disability-related needs.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand the unique challenges and systemic barriers affecting twice-exceptional (2e) students of color, including the role of race, disability, and implicit bias in under-identification and support.
Participants will learn to apply culturally responsive assessment practices and differentiated instruction to equitably identify and support 2e students within inclusive classrooms.
Participants will create and evaluate intervention plans that address both giftedness and disability-related needs, integrating strategies to foster self-advocacy and resilience in twice-exceptional students.