Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice-Exceptional Children

by Kelly Hirt, Sarah J. Wilson (Editor)

Even the most experienced teachers often know little about the challenges their gifted and twice-exceptional students face. Misinformation abounds, and well-intentioned in-class solutions can backfire. How can teachers support the educational and social needs of these unique learners while still addressing the needs of all their other students? Kelly Hirt, a public school teacher with 25 years of experience and writer at MyTwiceBakedPotato.com, understands the frustration felt by many teachers and parents. After realizing that her own son was one of these unique learners, Hirt developed strategies that any teacher or parent can readily implement. In her new book, 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice-Exceptional Children, Hirt outlines 12 strategies to design a supportive, safe, and encouraging learning environment for twice-exceptional students. By using Hirt’s strategies, educators can better work with parents and students to create an educational experience in which all students can thrive and excel.

Genres: Parenting, Education

103 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 16, 2018

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this great book!

Gave me a new perspective on how I approach my students.

Kelly Hirt is not only a veteran teacher of 25+ years but she is also an amazing mentor and friend!

She's an expert on helping teachers work with students who are often misunderstood.

This is a quick and easy read!

[Jeff Morton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do think the author needed to acknowledge the different learning differences and perhaps paints a bit too rosy of a picture of homeschooling without identifying possible challenges, but there is a lot of good and important information here, especially for educators or for parents of 2e learners to share with teachers.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. The book certainly nails good areas of concern and focus for 2e students, but the advice is fairly broad and vague. A worthwhile read, for sure, but I was hoping for more concrete suggestions.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book! Easy to read with great strategies for parents and educators.

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably really helpful for teachers or someone who is just beginning their 2e research. But for parents - not so much.

[Jonathan Cassie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good place to start for readers gathering information as the contents of the book are really good, but really only for those getting up to speed.