Ensuring Success

Being the Catalyst for Change

Throughout our course we have looked at many strategies that can be implemented in a classroom and at home, however, we also need to look at the bigger picture.  How do we get the word out about the needs of our twice-exceptional students to our colleagues we work with, our communities and our administration.   The following excerpt from The National Education Association Report: The Twice-Exceptional Dilemma looks at some ideas beyond the home and classroom.  You can click on the link to review the report.  

As educators, we have a responsibility to always do what is best for students. (Think "First, Best Instruction.") We need to be comfortable taking risks in our own learning in order to help others begin their own journey.  We have to be innovative - we have to remember we are teaching for tomorrow, not yesterday.  You have to be a change agent, which will sometimes be a simple task and other times it will feel like you are moving mountains. The 5 characteristics of a change agent are as follows:  For a little more information about being a change agent,

1) Have a clear vision

2) Be patient but persistent

3) Ask tough questions

4) Be knowledgeable and lead by example

5) Create strong relationships built on trust

For a little more information about being a change agent, 5 Characteristics of a Change Agent.  

For some additional information on Dual Differentiation so you can begin to share this with your colleagues:

We hope that you have saved the many links that we have included in this online course so that you can share them with colleagues or return to them when you find you need them.