The following courses were attended to meet the 30 hour requirement of core GT training:
Nature and Needs of the Gifted for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to identify unique characteristics and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Judy O'Neal
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to develop lessons for gifted students that include differentiation strategies, such as tiered assignments, centers, curriculum compacting, and independent research.
Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Laurie Westphal
Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to recognize the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners and develop classroom activities and implement strategies that will foster a supportive climate for gifted students.
Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Rick Olenchak, Ph.D.
Creativity and Productive Thinking for Gifted Learners for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to utilize the strategies presented to create an environment in their classroom that develops creative thinking skills in gifted learners.
Date: Monday, August 10th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Johnny Wells
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Learners for Secondary Teachers - Part I (3 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to describe state policy regarding the identification of students for gifted programs, the various instruments and procedures districts may employ in the identification process, and issues regarding the identification of underrepresented populations.
Date: Tuesday, August 11th, 2015
Time: 8:30 - 11:30am
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Learners in Katy ISD for Secondary Teachers - Part II (3 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to describe state and local policies and procedures used in the identification of gifted students in Katy ISD.
Date: Tuesday, August 12th, 2015
Time: 1-4pm
Nature and Needs of the Gifted for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to identify unique characteristics and emotional needs of gifted learners.
Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Judy O'Neal
Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to develop lessons for gifted students that include differentiation strategies, such as tiered assignments, centers, curriculum compacting, and independent research.
Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Laurie Westphal
Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to recognize the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners and develop classroom activities and implement strategies that will foster a supportive climate for gifted students.
Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Rick Olenchak, Ph.D.
Creativity and Productive Thinking for Gifted Learners for Secondary Teachers (6 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to utilize the strategies presented to create an environment in their classroom that develops creative thinking skills in gifted learners.
Date: Monday, August 10th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Speaker: Johnny Wells
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Learners for Secondary Teachers - Part I (3 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to describe state policy regarding the identification of students for gifted programs, the various instruments and procedures districts may employ in the identification process, and issues regarding the identification of underrepresented populations.
Date: Tuesday, August 11th, 2015
Time: 8:30 - 11:30am
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Learners in Katy ISD for Secondary Teachers - Part II (3 credits)
Description: The learner will be able to describe state and local policies and procedures used in the identification of gifted students in Katy ISD.
Date: Tuesday, August 12th, 2015
Time: 1-4pm
Depth and Quality of the Gifted Leaner (6 hours)
Location: History Museum of Natural Sciences (Houston, Texas)
Date: Friday, June 19th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
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Location: History Museum of Natural Sciences (Houston, Texas)
Date: Friday, June 19th, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Click [here] for certificate.