Dr. Richard D. Courtright is a lifelong educator with fifty years of experience in PreK-12 public education and consulting. Tune in to listen to Rick discuss the prevalent and often harmful stereotypes associated with gifted students.

Dr. Richard D. Courtright is a lifelong educator with fifty years of experience in PreK-12 public education and consulting. Tune in to listen to Rick discuss the prevalent and often harmful stereotypes associated with gifted students.

Misconceptions of Gifted Scholars, Part 1 - Richard Courtright

“They're smart. Why would they need additional services? They'll be fine!” Sound Familiar? Time and time again we hear “they’ll be fine, they’re smart, when people refer to gifted learners. Because of this sad misconception, too many students fail to reach their potential because they do not receive appropriately challenging curriculum and services.Here at NCAGT we believe that it is up to us, as parents, educators and stakeholders to provide the gifted community the support that they rightfully deserve. Listen to “They’ll Be Fine’ to learn more about what you can do to ensure that your gifted and talented scholars are provided the resources they need to thrive. Follow us on social media @theyllbefine------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use this form <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/6GxhA3e9no1k6P4t6)">https://forms.gle/6GxhA3e9no1k6P4t6</a> to receive your professional development certificate for the ‘They'll Be Fine’ podcast. Please note that NCAGT is not a credit-granting agency and therefore, we encourage you to check with your administration to determine if your participation will count toward continuing education requirements.

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“They're smart. Why would they need additional services? They'll be fine!” Sound Familiar? Time and time again we hear “they’ll be fine, they’re smart, when people refer to gifted learners. Because of this sad misconception, too many students fail to reach their potential because they do not receive appropriately challenging curriculum and services. Here at NCAGT we believe that it is up to us, as parents, educators and stakeholders to provide the gifted community the support that they rightfully deserve. Listen to “They’ll Be Fine’ to learn more about what you can do to ensure that your gifted and talented scholars are provided the resources they need to thrive. Follow us on social media @theyllbefine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Use this form https://forms.gle/6GxhA3e9no1k6P4t6 to receive your professional development certificate for the ‘They'll Be Fine’ podcast. Please note that NCAGT is not a credit-granting agency and therefore, we encourage you to check with your administration to determine if your participation will count toward continuing education requirements.

“They're smart. Why would they need additional services? They'll be fine!” Sound Familiar? Time and time again we hear “they’ll be fine, they’re smart, when people refer to gifted learners. Because of this sad misconception, too many students fail to reach their potential because they do not receive appropriately challenging curriculum and services.Here at NCAGT we believe that it is up to us, as parents, educators and stakeholders to provide the gifted community the support that they rightfully deserve. Listen to “They’ll Be Fine’ to learn more about what you can do to ensure that your gifted and talented scholars are provided the resources they need to thrive. Follow us on social media @theyllbefine------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use this form <a href="https://forms.gle/6GxhA3e9no1k6P4t6)" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/6GxhA3e9no1k6P4t6</a> to receive your professional development certificate for the ‘They'll Be Fine’ podcast. Please note that NCAGT is not a credit-granting agency and therefore, we encourage you to check with your administration to determine if your participation will count toward continuing education requirements.

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