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    Total School Cluster Grouping

    $50.00
    Presenter: Marcia Gentry Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary Hours: 3
    The generic Cluster Groups Model separates gifted students from the rest of the class and pours all the resources into them during a small time block, but gifted educator Marcia Gentry says there’s a better way. Total School Cluster Grouping allows gifted students to receive full-time gifted instruction while also helping average students thrive. Come and learn all about Total School Cluster Groups in this 3-hour course.
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  • Leveraging AVID, SPED, and ESL to Improve GT Identification and Support

    $20.00
    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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  • What’s Your Problem? – PBL in Middle School GT ELAR

    $20.00

    Presenter: Kristina Janeway
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level:     Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Students thrive when they have the opportunity to dive deep into a successful project. Are the projects you assign meeting the needs of your students? In this 1-hour course, “What's Your Problem? Project Based Learning in Middle School GT ELAR,” Kristina Janeway shares the difference between giving students projects and developing a project-based learning program. Learn the best tips and tricks to develop project-based literature circles that encourage teamwork and growth. 

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  • Tiering and Compacting

    $20.00
    Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
    Core Area: Differentiated Curriculum
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    There are endless ways to approach differentiation in your classroom. Learn the essential steps and rules of tiering and compacting to make your GT classroom more fun, engaging, and independent.

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  • Iconic Prompts of Depth and Complexity

    $20.00

    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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  • Social Emotional Dimensions of the Gifted and the Impact of Asynchrony

    $20.00
    Presenter: Lori Comallie-Caplan
    Core Area: Social and Emotional
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Social and emotional needs of gifted children is a hot topic right now, and for good reason. Our gifted students are more than just little (or big!) brains. They require nurturing and development of both their hearts and their minds. So what do we do when that social/emotional development doesn’t keep pace with the cognitive development?


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  • Inquiry, Connection, Autonomy – Advanced Learners Will Advance With Differentiation

    $20.00

    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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  • Developing Learning Partnerships in the Gifted Classroom (3-Hour)

    $50.00
    Presenter: Dr. Joyce Juntune, Texas A&M University
    Core Area: Creativity & Instruction
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 3      

    When do gifted students, and all students, learn and flourish? They say a student doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. As a teacher, the way to show this is by building relationships. When you foster learning relationships in your classroom, every student will begin to flourish. There are specific skills and strategies that help promote successful learning partnerships.

    Dr. Joyce Juntune not only teaches you those strategies, she helps you create a roadmap for your classroom. Once the skills are in place you can trust students more to do something on their own initiative!

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  • Effective Bullying Prevention and Intervention – Equipping Adults & Empowering Bystanders

    $20.00

    Presenter: John Linney, Impact Associates
    Core Area: Social & Emotional
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    The statistics on bullying are sobering. According to one recent report, one in four students report being bullied at school. Now more than ever before teachers need tools and resources to help identify and prevent bullying.

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  • Thinking Outside the Book

    $20.00

    Presenter: Sheila Mulbry & Nicole Shannon, Round Rock ISD
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Do you want your gifted students to deepen their responses to the text they read? One of the most fulfilling moments in a teacher’s day is when the light comes on, a sign that the students are making a deep connection with the material being taught. Teaching students to think outside the book is one of the ways you can empower your students to experience those “aha” moments.

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  • Future Proofing Your Students (6-Hour)

    $90.00
    Presenter: David Sebek, GT Innovators
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 6

    The internet has changed the way we do life. Not only are students learning in new ways, they must also be prepared for a future that is developing so rapidly, we cannot know what it will be like for them.

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  • (For Parents) Idealism and Depression in the Gifted

    $20.00

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

    This course is intended for parents of gifted students.

    Nearly all gifted children 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 child toward personal growth and success.

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  • The Creativity Prescription

    $20.00
    Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Does your classroom environment spark joyful learning? Do you need some ideas to help make your class more fun? In this 1-hour course, “The Creativity Prescription,” Lisa Van Gemert shares practical ideas to help educators create an exciting and enjoyable classroom experience. Learn creative tips that Van Gemert uses in her own classroom.

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  • Mindsets Matter in Talent Development – Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Gifted Students (for GT Teachers)

    $20.00

    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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  • Meeting the Needs of Gifted Students in the Multi-Ability Classroom Part 1 (3-Hour)

    $50.00

    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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  • Moving Past Perfectionism and Procrastination

    $20.00
    Presenter: Lori Comallie-Caplan
    Core Area: Social and Emotional
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    There is no such thing as healthy perfectionism. The demands of perfectionism can inevitably leave gifted students feeling discouraged and burned out, and that can lead to procrastination. Learn from Ms. Comallie-Caplan’s personal journey as she discusses methodology for helping students move past perfectionism and procrastination.

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  • Gifted and Thriving – A Deeper Understanding of the Meaning of Gifted and Talented

    $20.00

    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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  • Intelligence – What Is It and Why Is It Important

    $20.00
    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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  • Understanding and Serving Gifted Students Raised in Poverty (3-Hour)

    $50.00
    Presenter: Dr. Joyce Juntune, Texas A&M University 
    Core Area: Nature & Needs
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary 
    Hours: 3

    Many different things affect the academic performance of students. One that is sometimes overlooked is poverty. Do you know the effects of poverty on your classroom? Poverty impacts a student’s intelligence and achievement. In this 3-hour course led by Dr. Joyce Juntune, a nationally renowned consultant, educators will learn about how to serve gifted students raised in poverty. Educators will walk away with knowledge about verbal gaps, complex language skills, and strategies for supporting students in poverty.

    Note: This course is part II in the series "Serving Gifted Students from Poverty". We highly recommend taking Part I "Closing the Achievement Gap for Students Raised in Poverty" first.

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  • Uncovering and Retaining Gifted Students – Advocating for Historically Underserved Students

    $20.00
    Presenter: Karen Zeske, Ph.D. 
    Core Area: Identification & Assessment 
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    Receiving quality gifted instruction can help students grow and be challenged in many new ways. However, the transition from a general education classroom to a gifted classroom can be difficult. If students don’t learn how to manage the new expectations of their teachers, it can become too much to handle. In this 1-hour course, “Uncovering and Retaining Gifted Students: Advocating for Historically Underserved Students,” Dr. Karen Zeske teaches educators how to retain their gifted students. Learn strategies to support gifted students and help them thrive.

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  • Letters to the Young Gifted

    $20.00

    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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  • Teaching Like Lucy – Taking Advantage of the Five-Minute Opportunity

    $20.00
    Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
    Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    What do a rice bin, a music CD, and a bag of rocks have in common? They can all be tools to create trust and connection between you and your gifted students! Join trainer Lisa Van Gemert, M.Ed.T., and learn how make the most of those unexpected pockets of free time, and build relationships with your students.


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  • Uncovering Gifted, Diverse Learners

    $20.00

    Presenter:Karen Zeske, Ph.D.
    Core Area: Identification & Assessment
    Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
    Hours: 1

    With so much effort and attention placed on raising low performing students, researchers are finding that G/T students in the classroom are often stagnating in their achievement. While this group of learners are being left behind, low-income gifted students are falling even further behind their higher-income classmates. Good program design can address all of these achievement gaps, including the unique needs of low-income students.

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  • Introverts – The Quiet Learners

    $20.00

    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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