Lawson Davis's guest appearances

Lawson Davis

The Psychology Podcast

TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids

The Boyd's Speedway Podcast

John Schneider

Brian Highfield

Josh Walker

Jim Gilbert

Landon Gentry

Dylan Perry

Ronnie Johnson

Bobby Mason

OwlTail

Deb Douglas

Joy Lawson

In this episode, I talk to Joy Lawson Davis and Deb Douglas about gifted education. Specifically, we identify the underrepresented population of gifted students and the unique cultural barriers they face. Joy and Deb share their definition of what self-advocacy is and why it’s a skill everyone should have. They give helpful tips and resources for educators, parents, and advocates on how to find and nurture gifted potential. We also touch on the topics of equity, test preparation, IQ, special education, and intersectionality.BioDr. Joy Lawson Davis is a career educator with over 40 years of experience as a practitioner, scholar, and consultant in gifted education.She holds both master’s and doctorate degrees in gifted education. Dr. Davis has conducted workshops, been a long-term program consultant, and served as a keynote speaker and distinguished guest lecturer in several countries. In 2019 she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted organization (SENG). She is also the author of numerous articles, technical reports, book chapters, and the award-winning book: Bright, Talented &amp; Black.Deb Douglas has spent her professional career as an educator, first as a high school English teacher, then K-12 gifted resource teacher, director of gifted programming, and International Baccalaureate coordinator. She holds master’s degrees in professional development and curriculum and instruction for gifted learners. She served as president of the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted and member of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Parent Advisory Board. Deb is a contributor to the quarterly magazine Parenting for High Potential, and is a frequent presenter at state, national, and international conferences.Together, Joy and Deb co-authored Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students: Perspectives from the Field. Website: drjoylawsondavis.com  &amp; www.gtcarpediem.comTwitter: @davis_joy Topics01:15 The underrepresented gifted population04:43 Equity and excellence can co-exist07:20 How Deb and Joy met  09:00 Test preparation and IQ12:42 Expanding the definition of giftedness  17:10 Is it possible to become gifted?20:45 Identifying potential in underrepresented communities25:33 Education often prioritizes limitations over ability27:45 What is self-advocacy?30:34 Normalize giftedness in all communities41:12 Cultural barriers to self-advocacy43:22 How to be advocates for gifted students46:47 Scott’s experience of self-advocacy  48:56 Everyone needs to be a part of the process

In this episode, I talk to Joy Lawson Davis and Deb Douglas about gifted education. Specifically, we identify the underrepresented population of gifted students and the unique cultural barriers they face. Joy and Deb share their definition of what self-advocacy is and why it’s a skill everyone should have. They give helpful tips and resources for educators, parents, and advocates on how to find and nurture gifted potential. We also touch on the topics of equity, test preparation, IQ, special education, and intersectionality.BioDr. Joy Lawson Davis is a career educator with over 40 years of experience as a practitioner, scholar, and consultant in gifted education.She holds both master’s and doctorate degrees in gifted education. Dr. Davis has conducted workshops, been a long-term program consultant, and served as a keynote speaker and distinguished guest lecturer in several countries. In 2019 she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted organization (SENG). She is also the author of numerous articles, technical reports, book chapters, and the award-winning book: Bright, Talented &amp; Black.Deb Douglas has spent her professional career as an educator, first as a high school English teacher, then K-12 gifted resource teacher, director of gifted programming, and International Baccalaureate coordinator. She holds master’s degrees in professional development and curriculum and instruction for gifted learners. She served as president of the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted and member of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Parent Advisory Board. Deb is a contributor to the quarterly magazine Parenting for High Potential, and is a frequent presenter at state, national, and international conferences.Together, Joy and Deb co-authored <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Empowering-Underrepresented-Gifted-Students-ProfessionalTM/dp/1631984888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students: Perspectives from the Field</a>. Website: <a href="https://drjoylawsondavis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drjoylawsondavis.com</a>  &amp; <a href="http://www.gtcarpediem.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gtcarpediem.com</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/davis_joy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@davis_joy</a> Topics01:15 The underrepresented gifted population04:43 Equity and excellence can co-exist07:20 How Deb and Joy met  09:00 Test preparation and IQ12:42 Expanding the definition of giftedness  17:10 Is it possible to become gifted?20:45 Identifying potential in underrepresented communities25:33 Education often prioritizes limitations over ability27:45 What is self-advocacy?30:34 Normalize giftedness in all communities41:12 Cultural barriers to self-advocacy43:22 How to be advocates for gifted students46:47 Scott’s experience of self-advocacy  48:56 Everyone needs to be a part of the process

Joy Lawson Davis and Deb Douglas || Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students

This week I’m talking with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, an award-winning author, professional learning trainer, independent consultant, and equity activist. Dr. Davis’ areas of expertise and focus are culturally responsive teaching, supporting Black gifted students, equity and access in gifted education programs, and meeting the needs of diverse gifted learners.Dr. Davis is the author of Bright Talented &amp; Black: A Guide for Families of African American Gifted Learners; Gifted Children of Color Around the World: Diverse Needs, Exemplary Practices &amp; Directions for the Future, and her recently released books Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students: Perspectives from the Field and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Gifted Education.This is a jam-packed conversation with a lot of resources for parents and schools. We talked about special gifts that Black gifted children have that are often missed, the biggest roadblocks in traditional education models for Black gifted students, and how schools can support the Black families in their community and make their programs more inclusive. I asked Joy her perspective on the very timely issue of racial disparities in public gifted school programs, as well her ideas for white families who want to join the fight for equity in gifted programs. Things you’ll learn from this episodeWhy Dr. Davis does the work she does for underrepresented and Black gifted studentsWhat Joy sees as the biggest roadblocks in traditional education models for Black gifted students when it comes to being identified as gifted and getting the support and opportunities they deserveHow schools can support Black families in their communities and make their programs more inclusiveWhat public schools can do to support all of their gifted students and address the racial disparities in their programsHow test prepping for gifted programs creates an unfair barrier, and other types of screenings that can be used insteadHow white families can be allies when it comes to ensuring gifted programs are inclusive and representative Resources mentioned for supporting Black gifted studentsDr. Joy Lawson Davis’ websiteEmpowering Underrepresented Gifted Students by Joy Lawson Davis Ed.D. and Deb DouglasCulturally Responsive Teaching in Gifted Education edited by C. Matthew Fugate, Ph.D., Wendy Behrens, M.A. Ed., Cecelia Boswell, Ed.D., and Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D.Bright, Talented, &amp; Black by Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D.Going Beyond Lip Service When It Comes to EquitySupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting   Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge   Read a chapter of Differently Wired  Follow Tilt on Twitter &amp; Instagram  

This week I’m talking with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, an award-winning author, professional learning trainer, independent consultant, and equity activist. Dr. Davis’ areas of expertise and focus are culturally responsive teaching, supporting Black gifted students, equity and access in gifted education programs, and meeting the needs of diverse gifted learners.Dr. Davis is the author of Bright Talented &amp; Black: A Guide for Families of African American Gifted Learners; Gifted Children of Color Around the World: Diverse Needs, Exemplary Practices &amp; Directions for the Future, and her recently released books Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students: Perspectives from the Field and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Gifted Education.This is a jam-packed conversation with a lot of resources for parents and schools. We talked about special gifts that Black gifted children have that are often missed, the biggest roadblocks in traditional education models for Black gifted students, and how schools can support the Black families in their community and make their programs more inclusive. I asked Joy her perspective on the very timely issue of racial disparities in public gifted school programs, as well her ideas for white families who want to join the fight for equity in gifted programs. Things you’ll learn from this episode<ul><li>Why Dr. Davis does the work she does for underrepresented and Black gifted students</li><li>What Joy sees as the biggest roadblocks in traditional education models for Black gifted students when it comes to being identified as gifted and getting the support and opportunities they deserve</li><li>How schools can support Black families in their communities and make their programs more inclusive</li><li>What public schools can do to support all of their gifted students and address the racial disparities in their programs</li><li>How test prepping for gifted programs creates an unfair barrier, and other types of screenings that can be used instead</li><li>How white families can be allies when it comes to ensuring gifted programs are inclusive and representative</li></ul> Resources mentioned for supporting Black gifted students<ul><li><a href="https://drjoylawsondavis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Joy Lawson Davis’ website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631984888/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_GAQFBS7R6BSWEADQR629" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students</a> by Joy Lawson Davis Ed.D. and Deb Douglas</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646320891/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_SFQDX0C2BPAYYC429T6P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Culturally Responsive Teaching in Gifted Education</a> edited by C. Matthew Fugate, Ph.D., Wendy Behrens, M.A. Ed., Cecelia Boswell, Ed.D., and Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1935067028/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=deborahreber-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1935067028&amp;linkId=38170ac688b98fe2ea5ce64904a26e91" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bright, Talented, &amp; Black</a> by Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D.</li><li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10762175211011210" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Going Beyond Lip Service When It Comes to Equity</a></li></ul><a href="https://patreon.com/tiltparenting" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Connect with Tilt Parenting <ul> <li> <a href="https://tiltparenting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit</a> Tilt Parenting</li> <li>Take the free <a href="https://tiltparenting.com/7day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7-Day Challenge</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://tiltparenting.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read a chapter </a>of Differently Wired </li> <li>Follow Tilt on<a href="https://twitter.com/tiltparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="https://instagram.com/tiltparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul>

TPP 278: Supporting Black Gifted Students, with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis

The crew sits down to talk with Camryn Kecskes, Landon Gentry, Josh Walker, Lawson Davis and Hamilton Byrd

The crew sits down to talk with Camryn Kecskes, Landon Gentry, Josh Walker, Lawson Davis and Hamilton Byrd