Gifted Education Coordinator Boulder Valley School District, Colorado
Short description: Giftedness and dyslexia are not mutually exclusive, as many gifted learners are also diagnosed with a reading disability. The most common reading disability for gifted students is dyslexia. This presentation focuses on characteristics of both giftedness and dyslexia, discusses best practices for identification, and provides programming strategies.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Be able to implement instructional strategies for gifted learners with dyslexia
Understand evidence-based strategies they can use immediately
Understand the characteristics of gifted learners with dyslexia