In this foundational study of Nature and Needs, participants will examine and analyze the history of gifted education, state requirements, and variety of program options, additional, participants will examine gifted profiles and social needs of students to gain a better understanding of how their giftedness impacts academics. At the end of the session, teachers will understand the benefits and challenges and that gifted students face in school. Prepared by Dr. Meredith Austin of Academity Online only-
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens June 1 - Click to Register
Learn about various ways you can differentiate for students in your classroom. Self paced and Online only- Created and shared by Dr. Meredith Austin of Academity.
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens Sept 1 - Registration Link
Who are the gifted and how do we find them? Explore the assessment and process for identifying GT students. Session on the varied ways to identify gifted students and what classroom teachers can do to further meet their needs. Hosted by Spring ISD and prepared by Amy Ellingson. Self paced and online.
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
This course is hosted on Google Classroom. Access the course on THIS LINK
To access google classroom, it is likely that you may need to use a personal email. Many districts restrict access to outside Google Classroom accounts.
Open June 15 - Aug 15
What are the aspects of gifted student related to their Social and Emotional Learning? We will explore several unique, key factors. Self Paced and Online only. Created by Christin Kimball, Spring ISD.
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
This course is hosted on Google Classroom. Access the course on THIS LINK
To access google classroom, it is likely that you may need to use a personal email. Many districts restrict access to outside Google Classroom accounts.
Open June 15 - Aug 15
Learn about various ways you can differentiate for students in your classroom. Self paced and Online only- Created and shared by Joshua Hicks, Aldine ISD
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
This course is hosted on Google Classroom. Access the course on THIS LINK
To access google classroom, it is likely that you may need to use a personal email. Many districts restrict access to outside Google Classroom accounts.
Open June 15 - Aug 15
Diving Into Deep Thinking and Critical Questioning-We will explore depth and complexity through Inquiry Based Learning, questioning strategies and help you create lessons with strong task statements.
Presented by Amy Ellingson, Spring ISD
This course is hosted on Google Classroom. Access the course on THIS LINK
To access google classroom, it is likely that you may need to use a personal email. Many districts restrict access to outside Google Classroom accounts.
Open June 15 - Aug 15
Gifted student burnout is becoming increasingly visible in today’s academic and social climate, where high expectations, constant performance pressure, and a culture of achievement can overwhelm even the most capable learners. Many gifted students internalize the need to excel, leading to perfectionism, fear of failure, and chronic stress. Over time, this can result in disengagement, anxiety, and a loss of motivation—despite their high potential. When educators and caregivers prioritize both well-being and intellectual development, gifted students are more likely to remain engaged, resilient, and fulfilled.
Prepared by Sharon Nolan from New Caney ISD
This course is hosted on Google Classroom. Access the course on THIS LINK
if the course is full, use this link
To access google classroom, it is likely that you may need to use a personal email. Many districts restrict access to outside Google Classroom accounts.
Open June 15 - Aug 15
Would you like to become a Depth & Complexity master? Would you like to become so confident in the Depth and Complexity framework that it is second nature to you? This is the course for you!
Get this on-demand professional development course that will empower you to teach any content or grade level with the Depth & Complexity framework as your true friend.
In addition to the six hours of content to earn a certificate, there are four additional bonus hours to help you grow and deepen your practice.
Prepared by Lisa VanGemert, the Gifted Guru
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens June 1 - CLICK HERE TO TAKE THIS COURSE
Explore a plethora of highly practical strategies and techniques to support advanced and gifted learners as you engage them in critical and creative thinking across the curriculum. Walk away with innovative ideas you can implement immediately to increase creativity, higher-level thinking, and problem-solving skills in a student-centered setting featuring increased rigor, motivation, and engagement.
Presented by Shontel Newsome, Spring ISD
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens June 1 - Registration Link
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This session will serve as a blueprint for creating unit review activities which focus on student collaboration and higher-level thinking skills. The presentation will offer attendees the opportunity to experience an Amazing Race-style review contest just as students would in the classroom. This demonstration features both physical manipulatives as well as a variety of digital challenges. Technology applications such as OneNote, Google sites, Breakout EDU, Puzzel.org, Lumio, Wordwall, Nearpod, Quizlet and Quizizz will be showcased as well. Time will be allocated for questions as well as strategies of effective implementation. Attendees will need a laptop (as well as a potential unit of study) as time will be provided to build an entire "Race" which teachers can use in their own classes.
Presented by Phil Losasso, Katy ISD
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens June 1 - Registration Link