Identification of English Learner (EL) students for gifted education services is not occurring at the level that it should be. This session will present the rationale for utilizing non-traditional methods of identification for EL students as well as how these methods are exemplified in practice. A continuum of identification for EL students will also be discussed with the intent of underscoring the fact that gifted education must be inclusive rather than “exclusive” in both identification and services.
Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California
An expert in gifted education and differentiated curriculum, Kaplan teaches the methods courses for the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, and acts as a consultant for several state departments and school districts nationwide on the topics of education for gifted students, differentiated... Read More →
Jessica Manzone, University of Southern California, has been a Research Assistant on two Department of Education grants to assist in the collection and analysis of data. Dr. Manzone currently teaches at USC in the MAT program. She also has been instrumental in managing the grant resources... Read More →
Lee Angela has served as the Senior Legislative Advocate since the firm was founded in 2012, afterspending 23 years in the State Capitol working on K-12 education issues. Previously, Ms. Reidserved as a consultant on state and federal education issues in the Senate Office of Research,providing... Read More →
