The Power of Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners: Teaching Four Essential Steps to Success (Grades 5-12) (Free Spirit Professional)

About this book

Empower gifted learners to take charge of their education. Gifted learners are full of potential but sometimes theyre also frustrated bored and even disruptive in class. Many bright students struggle because they have never been taught how to ask for what they really need to improve their school experience. This research-based guide shows educators how to teach self-advocacy skills to gifted students in four essential steps. Gifted students will: Understand their rights and responsibilities Develop their learner profiles Investigate available options and opportunities Connect with advocates These simple yet comprehensive strategies are brought to life in triumphant true student stories. Also included are complete instructions for conducting a day-long self-advocacy workshop with gifted students. Digital content includes a workshop facilitators guide a PDF presentation for use in workshops pre- and post-workshop student surveys and customizable forms.