Coaching in Gifted Education

This resource equips educators with essential tools for effective Gifted and Talented coaching, fostering better support for high-potential learners in regular classrooms.

This resource offers essential structures, processes, and resources to enhance Gifted and Talented (GT) coaching, aimed at empowering classroom teachers in their efforts to identify, serve, and educate gifted and high-potential learners. Recognizing that gifted students often remain in general education settings, this book addresses the gap in specialized training among teachers, providing them with the necessary tools to cater to the unique needs of these learners.

Coaching in Gifted Education emphasizes the importance of best practices and research in professional learning, outlining a comprehensive approach to developing effective coaching practices. It includes actionable steps, strategies, and tools to ensure that advanced learning opportunities and differentiation are accessible throughout the school. The chapters are designed to support teachers through co-thinking, co-planning, and reflective practices, fostering a culture of ongoing professional development.

The book serves as a step-by-step guide for the coaching process, equipping gifted and talented coaches with the resources needed to assist teachers in meeting the diverse needs of their students. By focusing on differentiation within the regular education classroom, Coaching in Gifted Education aims to reveal and nurture the talents of gifted and high-potential students, ensuring that they receive the attention and support they deserve.