Seeing the Whole 2e Learner — Educator Guide

License: Classroom — one educator, for use with their own students. Need copies for a whole school or district? Contact us at support@growingtreegifted.com for a group rate.

“Every learner is a whole forest. Look for the roots, not just the leaves.” — Nova NeuroFox

Twice-exceptional learners are gifted and neurodivergent — and their strengths and challenges often hide each other. This guided reflection helps educators look past a single test score, grade, or behavior to see the whole student.

Inside you’ll find:

• 🌲 The three 2e masking patterns — which one fits your student?

• 🌲 A strengths and interests inventory

• 🌲 A barriers section that frames challenges as mismatches, not flaws

• 🌲 An overexcitabilities + sensory regulation chart: what each intensity may look like and which supports may help harmonize it

• 🌲 An 8-sense seek/avoid snapshot

• 🌲 An ability–performance gap tool with mismatch checklist

• 🌲 A “My next step” action plan

• 🌲 The 2e Quick Guide — six desk-side reminders for planning meetings and tough moments

• 🌲 A closing letter from Nova to educators

Perfect for: Gifted coordinators · Classroom teachers · Counselors and school psychologists · MTSS/SST teams · Administrators

Format: 6-page printable PDF · Instant download

An educational reflection tool — not a diagnostic or evaluation instrument.

Strong Roots. Empowered Minds. Strong Futures.