Best Practices Education Guidelines for Twice Exceptional Students
Twice-exceptional (2e) students are gifted children who also have a learning or developmental disability:
Giftedness. They have exceptional intellectual, creative, or artistic abilities. They may excel in a specific academic field or have an unusual capacity for leadership.
Disabilities. They have a learning or developmental challenge, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia.
Challenges. They may struggle with emotional, social, or academic issues due to the way they process information. They may also have behavioral problems due to stress, boredom, or lack of motivation.
This presentation will include ways to support 2e students:
- How to develop an IEP to offer services to support their gifted abilities and interventions for their disabilities.
- How to create a 2e-friendly testing environment while ensuring that sensory stimuli doesn't interfere with concentration.
- How to involve family members: Family members can advocate for their educational needs and collaborate with teachers and school administrators.
- How to provide enriched learning opportunities: Provide opportunities to develop their interests and talents.
- 2resources for students residing in Washington State.
Meet our presenters:
Megan McCall, Head of School
Megan grew up on Oahu in Hawaii. She earned her BA in Social Studies at Chaminade University in Honolulu, spent the next 25 years curating her own professional development opportunities, and recently completed a Masters Degree in Independent School Leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. Shaped by her own experiences as a 2e student, Megan knew early on she wanted to be part of reshaping the educational environment for future students who did not fit the traditional structure. She started her career at Assets High School in Honolulu teaching Study Skills, Linguistic Structures, and Assistive Technology to gifted students with language-based learning differences. After moving to Seattle in 2004, she spent a year at Morningside Academy as a 4th-9th grade teacher. She worked at Seattle Academy (SAAS) for 19 years as a Study Skills teacher, advisor, coach, instructional coach, trip leader, and Director of Learning Support before joining Bridges Academy Seattle as Assistant Head of School. On July 1, 2024, the new Trillium Academy board welcomed her as Head of School.
Jaymie Lewis, Director of Admissions and Business Office
Before joining the administrative team at Trillium Academy, Jaymie worked as a Middle School & Upper School Learning Specialist at Annie Wright Schools. Prior to her year at Annie Wright, she served as Accommodations Manager at Seattle Academy (SAAS) for six years. Jaymie also has a background as a Behavior/Emotional Support Specialist for the Edmonds School District, has worked in residential treatment facilities and supported district level behavior classrooms in Montana. She has a Bachelor's degree in psychology, MBA in Marketing and Advertising Management, and a Master of Education in Special Education. She is also Mom to a 2e teen.
This training workshop will be held via Zoom. Please register today to reserve your spot.
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