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 Sept 1 - Registration Link
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.
Opens Sept 1 - Click to Register
(You may need to sign in to canvas before the course opens for you.)
This course uses a free version of Canvas. These courses are not in our (ISD) Canvas, it is a separate platform. Tip to teachers: If you set up a new account, after you sign up, please check your email to confirm your email address and establish a password. Skipping this step will make it difficult to re-enter the course.
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.
Opens Sept 1 - Click to Register
(You may need to sign in to canvas before the course opens for you.)
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.
Opens Sept 1 - Click to Register
(You may need to sign in to canvas before the course opens for you.)
This course uses a free version of Canvas. These courses are not in our (ISD) Canvas, it is a separate platform. Tip to teachers: If you set up a new account, after you sign up, please check your email to confirm your email address and establish a password. Skipping this step will make it difficult to re-enter the course.
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
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens Sept 1 - Click to Register
(You may need to sign in to canvas before the course opens for you.)
This course uses a free version of Canvas. These courses are not in your (ISD) Canvas, it is a separate platform. Tip to teachers: If you set up a new account, after you sign up, please check your email to confirm your email address and establish a password. Skipping this step will make it difficult to re-enter the course.
Unlock the potential of gifted learners in your classroom. Delve into evidence-based methodologies and innovative techniques tailored for gifted students, covering differentiated instruction, creativity, and problem-solving topics. Prepared by Dr. Meredith Austin of Academity Online
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens Sept 1 - Registration Link
This course is designed for educators and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of how to identify, engage, and support gifted students in today's diverse classrooms. Through the lens of resilience, educators will learn how to nurture well-rounded, confident, and resilient gifted learners, preparing them for success both in and out of the classroom.
Presented by Christin Kimball, Spring ISD
Certificates shared with participants and completion list sent to districts.
Opens Sept 1 - Click to Register
(You may need to sign in to canvas before the course opens for you.)
This course uses a free version of Canvas. These courses are not in our (ISD) Canvas, it is a separate platform. Tip to teachers: If you set up a new account, after you sign up, please check your email to confirm your email address and establish a password. Skipping this step will make it difficult to re-enter the course.