Cognitive giftedness is one type of neurodivergence. Twice exceptionality refers to cognitive giftedness layered with another type of neurodivergence, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, or Dysgraphia. Participants will learn about the four key ingredients needed to create a neurodiversity affirming classroom and school as described by Emily Kircher-Morris, gifted educator and counselor. Participants will walk away with the skills they need to meet the needs of every gifted learner.
This course includes independent applications of learned material in classroom situations. Upon successful completion of this class, participants will receive 6 hours of recertification credit.
Date: January 12, 2026 – February 23, 2026
Location: Virtual: Asynchronous and self-paced
Cost: $25
Facilitator: Vanessa Hill
Vanessa has been an educator for over twenty years. She is a gifted specialist who taught in Title 1 schools for a decade before becoming Amphitheater Public Schools Gifted Education Coordinator. Vanessa has two twice exceptional children of her own, so understands the unique needs of this population on a very personal level. She has presented at the AAGT Annual Conference, the NAGC Annual Convention, and the ADE Teacher’s Institute and Leading Change Conference. Vanessa facilitates professional learning experiences for gifted and general classroom educators. Vanessa is the 2019 AAGT Gifted Educator of the Year, Raytheon Leaders in Education Award Finalist 2021, and the 2024 NAGC National Gifted Coordinator Award Recipient.
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- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Pima County School Superintendent's Office (PCSSO).
- Contact Name: Marianne Landrith
- Phone No: 520-724-8451
- Email Address: marianne.landrith@pima.gov