Sonia Cuellar
Gifted & Talented Facilitator
Responsibilities
Oversees GT campus compliance
K-12 GT testing administrator
Parent advocacy including monthly meetings
Maintains accurate records for state auditing
Works closely with Liaisons
M. Veronica Esparza
Gifted & Talented Liaison
Servicing Campuses:
Stonewall Flanders Elementary
Vestal Elementary
Wright Elementary
Harlandale Middle School
Kingsborough Middle School
Leal Middle School
Terrell Wells Middle School
Paola Garcia Torres
Gifted & Talented Liaison
Servicing Campuses:
Adams Elementary
Bellarie Elementary
Collier Elementary
Gilbert Elementary
Gillette Elementary
Schulze Elementary
We do offer GT trainings during your conference, PLC times, and scheduled appointments.
GT Awareness
Learn about the process used in the referral and identification of gifted students. Use strategies to gather information needed for referral. Navigate the online referral forms.
Overexcitability
There are 5 overexcitabilities that have been identified. Take an active role in learning what stimulates your gifted student and contributes to certain physical behaviors.
CogAT Profiles
What are these CogAT profiles in purple folders? Each gifted student has taken this assessment which measures cognitive development. Learn how to group students using the different attributes of CogAT
Differentiation
Everyone is talking about differentiation but how do you do it? Investigate the 3 different ways to differentiate in your classroom.
6 Thinking Hats
Edward de Bono developed a tool that will improve your students' thinking skills. The 6 Thinking Hats will assist your students in developing critical thinking skills and explore the topic in depth through multiple viewpoints.
Depth & Complexity
11 elements represented by icons are used to develop critical thinking skills. This framework is designed so that students can go beyond surface-level learning and understanding to reach higher Bloom's Taxonomy levels.
PBL Intro
Project/Problem-Based Learning provides students with the opportunity to learn objectives and material through the active "building" of a project or through a developed solution to a problem.
Boardgames for Enrichment
Board games are not just for fun. If selected with a purpose in mind they can challenge students cognitively. Learn which popular games target core subject areas.
Genius Hour
Enrich GT students with Genius Hour. Time is allocated for an independent, student-led project. Students will learn how to work autonomously while investigating their passion
6 Types of Giftedness
Not all Gifted students are the same. What makes them different? Identify the types of Gifted learners in your classroom and learn strategies that will help you understand them and the reasons behind certain behaviors exhibited.
TPSP
Align your curriculum so that you create a continuum of G/T services that meet the criteria from the Texas State Plan for G/T education.
New Topics for school year 2024-2025!!!
Using AI for Differentiation
Navigate the tools of AI and game change the art of teaching. You do not have to be a tech guru to create AI resources.
The Brain and its Influence on Behavior
If you love biology and the anatomy of the brain, you will love learning how it functions and ccntrols what your student does in the classroom. Get the answers to "Why did you do that?"
PBL Project Resource
Meet our newest digital resource for differentiation. Learn how to navigate and find what you are looking for to enrich your Gifted learners.
Using UDLs to plan Differentiation
Differentiation does not need to be hard. Learn how to use this tool for effective lesson planning. You will ask "How did I ever plan without this?"
CogAT Profiles
Part 2: Stretch or Support
How do I use these profiles to stretch or support my students learning? Learn strategies to help cognitive development.