Thoughts for administrators, directors, coaches, and other leaders of gifted and talented programs.
If I were advising folks who are new to a leadership position in education, I'd give one piece of advice.
Professional musicians still practice scales. The best NBA player still practices dribbling. What is the core skill a teacher should hone every day of their career?
I didn’t learn by listening to speakers or reading books or going to conferences or by scrolling through lists of resources.
You don’t need to hire experts to fly in and do a one-day training. Look within your ranks for potential leaders. Equip them with resources and opportunities. Grow your own leaders.
You’ve been plunked into a new 1st through 8th-grade gifted pull-out program… what do you do?
How I would find great ideas for your most advanced primary students, whether they’re in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade.