MS055: The Look-fors When Identifying Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Gifted Learners

Friday, February 16, 2024
4:00 PM–5:50 PM CST

  • PMD: 1,8
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. describe and identify how giftedness manifests in culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
  2. apply their new understanding of giftedness to the gifted identification process for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
  3. advocate and leverage the use of multidisciplinary teams to facilitate comprehensive supports for culturally and linguistically diverse gifted learners.

Description

Culturally and linguistically diverse learners are underrepresented in gifted education. Learn common traits and characteristics demonstrated by culturally and linguistically diverse gifted learners to promote successful identification and services.

Presenter(s)

Kimberly L. Bowers, University of Denver
Lindsey D. Reinert, EdD, University of Denver

Contributor(s)

Norma L. Hafenstein

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