Join top gifted education thinkers in a discussion on how educators can work to combat perceptions and misperceptions of gifted education. Speakers will address legislative and public perceptions of gifted and talented as inherently elitist and/or inequitable and educate attendees around misunderstandings commonly shared within public perception. Learn how you can change the perceptions about gifted education and create stronger conversations around G/T and equity in your communities. This session was originally recorded at giftED21.
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Using Program Evaluation to Support Strategic Initiatives
The Texas State Plan requires evaluation of programs and services based on quantitative and qualitative data. This session describes research practices that drive evaluation and lead to strategic initiatives for continued program development.