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The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) Podcast

Effective Goal Setting for 2e Learners: A Conversation with Vicki Phelps

Season 3, Ep. 7

Join Vicki Phelps on this week's podcast episode. Vicki is the Head of School for Quest Academy, a preK-8 grade gifted independent school in Palatine, IL, and she has over 20 years of experience in gifted education. Vicki is passionate about providing professional learning and consultation services to help districts improve their gifted practice. In this episode, she shares insights on twice-exceptional (2e) learners and why educators in gifted education need to be mindful of this important population. She also highlights the impact of effective goal setting for 2e learners.


(Note: Since the time of this recording, Vicki has changed her position from Assistant Professor at Milligan University to Head of School for Quest Academy.)


Learn More About Vicki Phelps

vphelps@milligan.edu

www.twitter.com/DrVickiPhelps


This episode of the TAGT Podcast was sponsored by our friends at Renzulli Learning.

www.renzullilearning.com

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