Better Serving Overlooked Students: NC’s 2E, ML & MTSS Resources
Recorded On: 05/29/2025
Grade Level: K-12
Content Level: Intermediate/Some Knowledge
North Carolina’s strategic initiative to expand excellence involves changing mindsets, policies, and practices. This session focuses on resources developed in NC to support school districts as they work to recognize and serve twice-exceptional learners, gifted multilingual learners, as well as consider strategic actions for integrating gifted learners within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).
Dr. Crissy Brown
State Consultant
Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education at NCDPI
Dr. Crissy Brown is a state consultant in the Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education at NCDPI where she focuses on multiple advanced learning program areas, including AIG, Honors, and Career and College Promise. She has been an educator for over 20 years serving as an elementary and middle school teacher and AIG specialist.
Beth Cross
Assistant Director
Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education at NCDPI
Beth Cross, an educator for 30 years, is the Assistant Director in the Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education at NCDPI. She works to support districts’ implementation of AIG programs and leads NCDPI’s efforts for Advanced Placement/ International Baccalaureate/ Cambridge Education programming. She enjoys advocating for advanced learning opportunities to ensure that students’ learning needs are met in NC.
Stephanie Cyrus
State Consultant
Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education at NCDPI
Stephanie Cyrus is a State Consultant in the Office of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education at NCDPI. In this role, Stephanie works alongside public school leaders and other stakeholders to effectively implement local gifted programs, and support various other legislation and policy initiatives impacting gifted and advanced learners. Previously, Stephanie served as a teacher, coach, and administrator for over 30 years.
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