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  • Presenter: Dr. Michael Sayler, University of North Texas
    Core Area: Nature & Needs, Social & Emotional
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Have you ever wondered about that one gifted student who showed so much promise, yet somehow struggled to find success in life? Talent alone is not enough.
    In this course, Dr. Sayler invites us to turn our classrooms into an environment where students can flourish. You’ll explore how to develop talents, character, and integrity in your students, all of which are invaluable for training gifted students to thrive in life.

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  • Presenter: Debra Troxclair, Ph.D.
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    The characteristic traits of giftedness are often misinterpreted by parents and other professionals who have little or no training or information about the nature of giftedness. Incorrect interpretations or a misdiagnosis could potentially harm the developing self-concepts of gifted children.

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    © Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented, Austin, Texas 2020

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  • Presenter: Benny Hickerson 
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies 
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary 
    Hours: 1

    Given the challenges facing society today, we need our G/T students stepping into leadership roles and offering creative solutions more than ever before. When we provide the right instruction and an atmosphere that encourages creativity, our students don’t have to wait for the future to begin making a difference; they can help change the world today!

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  • Presenter: Nicole Shannon, TAGT
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    What makes a student, or anyone for that matter, successful? You might be surprised to find that it isn’t social intelligence, physical health, good looks, or even IQ. The one trait that sets apart the mediocre from the truly exceptional: Grit. But grit can be a tough concept to teach to your gifted students. Get tips and strategies to encourage perseverance and growth-mindsets in your class.

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  • Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
    Core Area: Creativity and Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Imagine this vibrant learning scene: groups of students, working busily to accomplish tasks within their groups, all listening and engaging together. That is the utopia of small group learning. However, it takes more than arranging a few desks and handing out instructions for this ideal learning situation to occur. Planning and strategy are necessary. In this course, you will learn how to set up groups for success and how to assess their effectiveness.


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  • Presenter: Mary Ann Clark, TAGT
    Core Area: Differentiated Curriculum
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Imagine the frustration of being a gifted student with endless potential, but simultaneously struggling with a learning disability that hinders you every step of the way! One of the greatest needs for students with learning disabilities is help organizing their thoughts. Get tips and insights to help provide that structure so your twice exceptional students can thrive.

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  • Presenter: Jennifer Leal, TAGT
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Students begin their journey as readers with simple phonic lessons, but even with the apparent ability to read, many grow and struggle to garner meaning from text - a skill that goes far beyond identifying words. Learn how to recognize reading skill gaps and how to teach your gifted students to think critically about the texts they read.

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  • Presenter: Dr. Paige McCord, TAGT
    Core Area: Differentiated Curriculum
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Solid G/T education depends on strategies that not only allow students to delve deeply into content, but to notice the interdisciplinary connections across various areas. Trainer Paige McCord lends her passion for productive G/T education to this informative course that will get you comfortable using depth and complexity prompts to enrich your classroom.

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  • Presenter: Lori Comallie-Caplan
    Core Area: Nature and Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Nearly all gifted students will experience at least one period of depression. This can arise from their tendency toward perfectionism, creativity, idealism, and passion. These same qualities can be harnessed as strengths to direct a gifted student toward personal growth and success.

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  • Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 6


    Dive deep into the world of gifted students! In this six-hour course, “Identification & Assessment of the Gifted,” educators will learn the history of gifted education, characteristics of gifted students, and how to assess and identify gifted children. After taking this course, educators will have a thorough knowledge of exactly what it means to be gifted.

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  • Presenter: David Lohman, Ph.D., University of Iowa
    Core Area: Identification & Assessment
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Most school districts screen students for possible inclusion in their talent-development programs. How effective are these screening methods at truly identifying talent? Delve into the world of identification to discover more effective and inclusive methods of recognizing gifted and talented students.

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  • Presenter: Birdie Chesanek
    Core Area: Creativity and Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Negative stereotypes are often associated with those raised in generational poverty. Of all these stereotypes, one of the most damaging in education today is that students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to be gifted. Low verbal skills often mask true giftedness. It’s time to get past the stereotypes and begin uncovering giftedness in our low-SES students.

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  • Presenter: Bob Iseminger, Pieces of Learning
    Core Area: Creativity & Instruction 
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary 
    Hours: 3


    Creativity is elusive. It’s hard to put a grade on, or test for creativity. As a result, it is often devalued in traditional learning environments. Bob Iseminger believes that infusing creativity back into our classrooms is essential for the success of our gifted and talented students.

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  • Presenter: Carrie Simpson, Ph.D.
    Core Area:
    Differentiated Curriculum, Social & Emotional
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Differentiated instruction has developed a bad reputation in the Advanced Placement (AP) world. This is unfortunate because every student, from the advanced learner to the SPED learner, can benefit when educators have a firm grasp on how to use differentiation.

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  • Presenter: Sheila Mulbry, Round Rock ISD 
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary 
    Hours: 1 

    Challenging gifted students in the regular classroom can be overwhelming. Discover how to engage gifted students in authentic learning experiences that take them beyond the confines of regular classroom curriculum.

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  • Presenter: Dr. Joyce Juntune 
    Core Area: Identification & Assessment 
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary 
    Hours: 1 

    Intelligence has become a taboo subject in some educational circles. Rather than avoiding the subject, hit the issue head-on by addressing some of the myths associated with the concept of intelligence, particularly in the classroom setting.

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  • Presenter:Theresa Biggs M.Ed.
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Intense, loner, wallflower, focused… these are just a few ways introverts are frequently described. Whether its in the classroom, at home, or on the playground, these reserved individuals often get lost in the shuffle. Although we predominantly live in an extrovert world, it is important to remember that introverted gifted students have so much to offer.

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  • Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Part advice, part storytelling, this course offers inspiration for your own journey as well as wisdom to inspire your gifted students to focus on their vision for the future. In “Letters to the Young Gifted,” Lisa Van Gemert, M. Ed.T., shares a message that we can pass along to the next generation of lifelong learners that is both timeless and completely relevant. 

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  • Presenter: Clint Rodriguez
    Core Area: Identification & Assessment
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    Are you looking for ways to better identify, support, and retain gifted students? In this course, Secondary GT Specialist Clint Rodriguez shares strategies that educators from GT, AVID, SPED, and ESL can use to partner together to support overlapping students. You’ll discover why collaboration is better than competition when it comes to providing resources to help gifted students thrive. 

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  • Presenter: Andi McNair, TAGT
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1


    If teaching is 10-percent asking students questions, and 90-percent inspiring them to ask questions, then you’re going to need to make your technology use 100-percent meaningful. Who has time for busy-work anyway, -even if it’s done on an Ipad? Learn how to maximize technology and apps to engage your students and prepare them for life after graduation.

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  • Presenters: Kelsey Karcher, M.Ed.; Meredith Austin, Ed.D.; Kamilah Holmes, M.Ed.; Crystal Wilson, M.Ed. Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Curriculum, Identification & Assessment, Nature & Needs, Social & Emotional; Domain 2 Effective, Well-Supported Teachers Indicator 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4; Domain 4 High-Quality Curriculum Indicator 4.1, 4.2; Domain 5 Effective Instruction Indicator 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary Hours: 3
    Wondering how to effectively address the needs of gifted learners in your school? In this insightful 3-hour course from TAGT, experienced educators Kelsey Karcher, M.Ed., Meredith Austin, Ed.D. Kamilah Holmes, M.Ed., and Crystal Wilson, M.Ed. share practical strategies and advice to enhance gifted education programs. They cover key topics such as fostering an environment for advanced learning and professional development, crucial for successfully supporting gifted students. Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. © Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented, Austin, Texas 2020   Add to Cart or Click Here for District Pricing
  • Presenter: Dr. Joyce Junetune, Texas A&M University
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 3


    You know that meeting the needs of your students in a multi-ability classroom is a challenge. You have more than likely listened to training on differentiated instruction and tiering. But what if there is another way of approaching this challenge? Joyce Juntune, Ph.D., offers a fresh look at how to reach students at all levels by adapting curriculum and encouraging independent learning skills.


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  • Presenter: Dr. Joyce Junetune, Texas A&M University
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 3


    In part 1 of this course, Joyce Juntune, Ph.D., discussed how to adapt curriculum using a variety of self-leveling activities in the classroom. In part 2, you will learn how evaluation, thinking, and planning skills can help students become more in charge of their own learning processes.


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  • Presenters: Dr. Emily Mofield,  Sumner County Schools in Tennessee & Dr. Megan Parker Peters,  Lipscomb University, TN
    Core Area: Creativity and Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    “Mindset” is a buzzword among educators, but many of us are holding onto misconceptions about mindset, its use, and its power. Join presenters Dr. Emily Mofield and Dr. Megan Parker Peters as they share a broadened view of psychosocial variables, including mindset, and how these play a role in talent development. 

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