Overview of Twice Exceptional Learners For Paraeducators December 4, 2024

Course Description

•  This course will provide Paraeducators/Educational Assistants with a foundational understanding of Twice Exceptional (2e) Students; students with a disability who are also identified as gifted. We will explore how 2e students are identified, the characteristics of 2e students, and strategies to support 2e students in the school setting.

Target Audience

• Paraprofessionals - EA IV and EA V ONLY

Date, Time & Meeting Location

• Date: December 4, 2024
• Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

• Location:  Castle Pines Library | 360 Village Square Ln, Castle Pines, 80108Links to an external site.
• Instructors:
  • Jenifer Nerwin
  • Brenna Chapman

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Define twice exceptionality (2e)
• Explore how 2e students are identified
• Examine characteristics of 2e Students
• Explore strategies for supporting 2e students
• Develop an implementation plan to integrate learning into practice