Gifted/ Talented
30-hour GT Foundation Training
The 30-hour GT Foundation Training is comprised of 3 types of sessions:
Nature and Needs of GT Students (at least 6 hours)
Assessment and Identification of GT Students (at least 6 hours)
Curriculum and Instruction for GT Students (up to 18 hours, and can vary depending on grade level or content)
Our District provides this professional development each semester (fall and spring).
Fall 2023
Sign up for sessions!
9/21, 4:00 PM (face-to-face). Nature & Needs Intro [REGISTER]
9/26, 4:00 PM (Google Meet). C&I: Depth & Complexity [REGISTER]
10/12, 4:00 PM (Google Meet). Assessment & Identification (intro) [REGISTER]
10/17, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (face-to-face, with a sub!) Student Observations and Assessment & Identification [REGISTER]
11/2. 4:00 PM (face-to-face). C&I: Differentiation [REGISTER]
12/5, 4:00 PM (face-to-face). Teacher Project Share [REGISTER]
In addition to time spent together (face-to-face or online), additional assignments and projects are used to complete the 30-hour requirements.
Other 6-hour GT Updates
Teachers have many options for maintaining qualifications through annual 6-hour updates.
Region 9
Many of the courses offered through Region 9 can count for GT updates. When searching, under "Credits Available," look for something like "(6) GT."
HOWEVER... Avoid courses in the Gifted/Talented Co-Op. These courses require additional fees, which are typically NOT paid by the District's central office.
If you're interested in attending a session for which there is a fee, contact your campus principal and ask if funds are available.
Eduhero
Many of the courses in Eduhero can be used for GT update hours.
Site: https://eduhero.net/
General instructions: [CLICK HERE]
List of GT courses: [CLICK HERE]
GT course instructions:
Log in using Google (with your District email).
Click on the Learning tab.
Search for "GT."
Select a course, and click "Launch" to start.
Otherwise: It may be possible to count other sessions for GT credit--as long as certain criteria are met.
To submit a professional development for approval as a 6-hour GT update, complete one of the forms below.