Debbie Troxclair
Teaches graduate special education and gifted education courses at Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas, United States
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Dr. Debbie Troxclair, Lamar University Associate Professor, is a lifelong advocate for gifted education with over 40 years of active involvement in state, national, and international gifted education organizations. Dr. Troxclair currently serves as Treasurer for CEC-TAG and is the immediate past-president of the Association for Gifted and Talented Students (AGTS-Louisiana). She has a long list of presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences. Her publications include book chapters in several books in the field of gifted education and journal articles in Roeper Review, Gifted Child Today, and more. She is co-editor of the book, Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education. Dr. Troxclair is also exploring her creative side with watercolor painting.
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No More Masing: The Trellis & Blossom Framework for Twice-Exceptional Learners
Twice-exceptional learners are often masked by either their disability or their giftedness, leaving critical needs unmet. This session introduces the Trellis & Blossom framework, a practical classroom tools that embeds both support and challenge in everyday instruction, ensuring teachers see and respond to the whole twice-exceptional student.
Are We Missing Them: Closing the Knowledge Gap for Twice-Exceptional Learners in Your School
Twice-exceptional learners are hiding in plain sight in our schools, often missed by the very educators meant to serve them. This session examines critical knowledge gaps among teachers and administrators, translating recent research findings into practical, immediately applicable strategies for improving identification, collaboration, and equitable support for 2e learners with MTSS frameworks.
Debbie Troxclair
Teaches graduate special education and gifted education courses at Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas, United States
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