SENGinar: Incorporating Cultural Responsiveness through Online Learning in Advanced-Level Classrooms

In today’s age of virtual and distance learning, educators of gifted diverse populations must be equipped with resources and strategies that support equity and promote their academic success. Being culturally responsive is essential

in online learning especially for advanced level classrooms on the primary and secondary level.

During this session, participants will be equipped with research, various strategies, and resources that can help incorporate cultural responsiveness through blended and online format while building rigor and relevance in the advanced level classroom. Participants understanding how to incorporate cultural responsiveness through an online platform for diverse gifted students is critical for their academic success and motivation. Participants will also have an opportunity to share with other advanced level teachers and leaders on adjusting their curriculum and instructional practices to reflect cultural responsiveness aligned to common core and state standards through online learning.

About the Presenter:

Javetta   Jones Roberson serves as the District Coordinator of Secondary Advanced   Academics & Gifted and Talented in McKinney ISD in McKinney, Texas.  Javetta   received her doctorate of education in the Educational Leadership program at   Texas A&M University-Commerce.  Her research interests include   diverse gifted and AP populations, Blended Learning, Culturally Responsive   pedagogy (teaching, leadership, and curriculum), and professional learning of   teachers (special education and gifted). Previously, she has served as   a high school administrator, high school Advanced Academics Coordinator, elementary   gifted campus liaison, district professional development facilitator for   Advanced Academics and gifted dual language teacher. Javetta serves on the   Board of Directors for the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented   & the Council of Exceptional Children-Association for the Gifted. She   also serves on the Diversity, Equity & Access committee, Education   committee and Special Populations Network with the National Association of   Gifted Children.