Gifted and Talented
Summer Learning 2024
Gifted & Talented Initial Institute (30 hours)
For all questions related G/T training, please contact Kristine Kline at kkline2@libertyhill.txed.net.
Teacher Option: (Virtual)
Window: May 30, 2024 - August 13, 2024
Instructor: Kristine Kline
Description: This institute consists of 5 modules (6 hours each). The modules cover the following:
Module 1: The Nature and Needs of Gifted Learners
Module 2: Identification and Assessment
Module 3: Differentiation and Depth & Complexity
Module 4: Social and Emotional Needs
Module 5: Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Required Staff:
For all K-5 classroom teachers who have G/T students in their class (Modules 1-5)
For 6-8 G/T advisory period teachers and ELA teachers who have G/T students in their class (Modules 1-5)
For secondary Honors and AP teachers (APSI training provides 12 hours of G/T credit. Teachers must still complete modules 1,2, and 3 for 30 hour initial training.)
Eduphoria Links (in order to receive professional learning credit)
Gifted & Talented Update Courses (6 hours)
For all questions related G/T training, please contact Kristine Kline at kkline2@libertyhill.txed.net.
Upon completion, G/T Virtual Opportunities will count for your 6 hour update, as well as 1 Flex Day.
G/T update hours will also be offered in the fall 2024 semester for teachers in need of the six hour update.
APSI: For secondary Honors and AP teachers this counts as your 6-Hour GT Update.
Option #1: Book Study (Virtual)
Window: May 30, 2024 - August 13, 2024
Audience: For K-12 Classroom Teachers who have already completed the 30-hour initial training
Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess
Instructor: Anel Ellsworth
**Participants are required to purchase the book prior to beginning the course. **
Overview: Teach Like a Pirate offers strategies and principles that can enhance the educational experience for gifted students by promoting engaging lessons, differentiated instruction, fostering a love for learning, encouraging creativity, and empowering students as leaders. When teachers embrace these principles, they create environments that support and challenge gifted learners to reach their full potential.
Register in Eduphoria to receive professional learning credit.
Google Classroom Code will be sent out to all registered participants on May 30th.
Option #2: Mathematically Gifted Podcast + 3 G/T Articles (Virtual)
Window: May 30, 2024 - August 13, 2024
Instructor: Bri Benton
Audience: For Teachers, Administrators, Counselors who have already completed the 30-hour initial training
Description: Teachers will dive into understanding and effectively implementing open-ended math strategies in the classroom to cater to the unique needs of gifted learners. With a focus on nurturing mathematically advanced students, this course aims to explore innovative approaches and techniques to facilitate the growth and development of gifted students in mathematics.
Participants will read articles about what a mathematically gifted student looks like in the classroom, developing a mathematical mindset, and what it means to truly think conceptually about math and not just memorize.
Register in Eduphoria to receive professional learning credit.
Google Classroom Code will be sent out to all registered participants on May 30th.
Option #3: Neurodiversity Podcasts
Window: May 30, 2024 - August 13, 2024
Instructor: Lindsey Jameyson
Audience: For Teachers, Administrators, Counselors who have already completed the 30-hour initial training
Description: Each podcast is approximately 30 minutes long and covers an array of topics about gifted children and adults, intelligence, twice-exceptional people, general interest psychology and other "mind matters." Participants will need to complete 6 different podcasts. After each podcast, they will reflect on their learning with an overview of the discussion, and then respond to another participant's comment in order to earn credit. This course is designed to help teachers, counselors and administrators meet the G/T update requirements on their own time.
Register in Eduphoria to receive professional learning credit.
Google Classroom Code will be sent out to all registered participants on May 30th.