The Whole Child Series Guests Dr Linda Silverman and Bobbie Gilman Part II

We continue with our guests Dr Linda Silverman and Bobbie Gilman, MS. The Gifted Development Center, Our discussion on the necessity of assessment would not be complete without addressing current trends ineducation.  The rising popularity of RtI and Common Core.  RtI may govern how gifted children- with and without accompanying disabilities – are identified and served.  Emerging RtI programs raise concerns about the methodoogy employed in identifying and serving both gifted and twice exceptional students. Bobbie is one of the authors of a brand new article RtI and The Gifted Child: What Every parent Should Know.  She and Dr. Silverman offer invaluable insight for parents and professionals on these critical current issues in education.