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Understanding Twice Exceptional Students: Capacity Building Institute

Gain insight into identifying and supporting twice exceptional students who are both gifted and have disabilities. Learn about IDEA disabilities, case management, and strategies for effective accommodations. Contact Terry Riley for more information.

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Understanding Twice Exceptional Students: Capacity Building Institute

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  1. Twice Exceptional Gifted (2e) Capacity Building Institute

  2. Introduction • Twice exceptional is a term used for a student that would qualify as a gifted students and has a disability. • The more common IDEA disabilities are: • Speech • Section 504 - Diabetes • OHI - ADHD • SLD • Autism • Behavior Disorder

  3. Section 504 and 2e Students

  4. Identifying Twice Exceptional Students • Difficult to identify 2e students because: • 1. Disability masks Giftedness • 2. Giftedness masks disability • 3. Neither are identified

  5. Case Management • Coordination of the Case Management of: • Services • Accommodations • Re-evaluations • IEP development • In WV the disability will always be the primary eligibility.

  6. Review of Strategies and Accommodations

  7. Introduce and Review the following book • Twice-Exceptional Gifted Children: Understanding, Teaching, and Counseling Gifted Students

  8. Contact Information Terry Riley – CoordinatorOffice of Special Education Division of Teaching and Learningtjriley@k12.wv.us304-558-2696 ext 53223WVDE Medicaid Website:

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