Susan Winebrenner

Susan Winebrenner is a consultant and author who works with school districts to help them translate current educational research into classroom practice. Susan has a passion for motivating and teaching students at both ends of the learning continuum. She has co-authored two books that have appeared in several editions for more than 20 years: "Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom," and "Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today's Classroom." Her other co-authored books include "The Cluster Grouping Handbook" and "Differentiated Lessons for Every Learner."

Articles by Susan Winebrenner

• What should my gifted child be doing over the summer?

  Summer is beginning, and you haven't made any activity plans for your gifted child. By the end of this…

  Wednesday, June 07, 2017

• What LD families need from teachers and schools

  Teaching and parenting students with learning difficulties is extremely complex and sometimes very frustrating…

  Monday, May 15, 2017

• Are gifted education practices appropriate for all students?

  After delivering workshops on teaching gifted kids, I am often asked by participants, "Wouldn't these…

  Tuesday, May 02, 2017

• What parents of gifted students desperately want your school to know

  As a young adult, I paid to sign up for an adult course called "Advanced Bridge." After playing "at bridge"…

  Friday, March 24, 2017

• Listen up: Understanding the truth behind learning disabilities

  ​Can you remember when you tried to learn something you really wanted to know how to do? And it didn't…

  Monday, March 20, 2017

• Twice-exceptional students: Who they are and what they need

  Do you know a student who demonstrates a dramatic strength in some area of learning, but who also clearly…

  Monday, February 06, 2017