Professional Development
Combined Concurrent
Rachel Mun
Assistant Professor
University of North Texas
Miriam Ezzani
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Janessa Bower
Research Assistant
University of North Texas
Daphne Moriel
Doctoral Student/ Research Assistant
University of North Texas
Culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse (CLED) student populations remain underrepresented in American gifted education programs. The blame has fallen on teacher deficit views, inequitable identification practices, and differential access to resources. We suggest the solution rests in culturally responsive leadership, which is sympathetic to the cause of appropriate and equitable education for diverse gifted learners.
In this session, we present key findings and recommendations from a comprehensive review of literature on culturally responsive leadership and gifted education. We also share preliminary insights from a study exploring the implementation of a culturally responsive initiative at the district and school level.
Assistant Professor
University of North Texas
Dr. Rachel U. Mun is Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Talented concentration). She received her Ph.D. in Education, Learning Sciences and Human Development from the University of Washington. Dr. Mun’s research interests are best described as an intersection between gifted education, mental health and immigrant issues. Her research focuses on culturally responsive leadership, social and emotional development, parental influences, decision-making and educational access for special populations of gifted learners using primarily mixed and qualitative methods. Most recently, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) at the University of Connecticut, conducting research on identifying and serving traditionally underrepresented gifted learners.
The Great Reveal: NAGC's New Diversity Toolbox for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents!
Friday, November 10
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Research & Evaluation Dissertation Winners
Friday, November 10
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Culturally Responsive Leadership in Gifted Education
Saturday, November 11
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Exploratory Study on the Identification of English Learners in Gifted and Talented Programs
Saturday, November 11
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Patterns in Cultural Responsiveness
Saturday, November 11
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Culturally Responsive Leadership in Gifted Education
Saturday, November 11
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Research Assistant
University of North Texas
Culturally Responsive Leadership in Gifted Education
Saturday, November 11
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Doctoral Student/ Research Assistant
University of North Texas
Creativity and Ethics: A Research Synthesis
Friday, November 10
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Culturally Responsive Leadership in Gifted Education
Saturday, November 11
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
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