Director of Graduate Studies and Gifted and Talented Indiana University Southeast Anderson, Indiana, United States
Participants will learn alternative ways to identify English Learners (ELs) for advanced programming. This session provides methods and results from strategies piloted in a case study. We discuss using rapid language acquisition and growth on achievement measures as additional indicators of high ability. Experience one district’s journey to create a more inclusive Gifted program. Leave with actionable steps for change.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the challenges and barriers to identifying gifted ELs using research-based frameworks.
Apply knowledge of language acquisition and achievement data to develop equitable identification models.
Design pilot programs that integrate best practices for increasing EL representation in gifted education.
