Gifted and Talented
| Audience | Training | Timeline |
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All educators who deliver instruction as part of the district's designated G/T service design (e.g., cluster group teachers, Honors, Pre-AP, AP, Dual credit courses, etc.) |
One-time 30 hours of training in gifted/talented education that includes:
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Prior to assignment with G/T students OR within one semester of assignment |
| Minimum 6-hour annual G/T training |
Annually (determined by district calendar)
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| Administrators who have authority for program decisions (e.g., campus administrators, G/T coordinators, counselors) |
One-time G/T training including nature and needs of G/T students and program options for G/T students. |
Prior to assignment/within one semester of assignment |
| Update after each legislative session |
By the end of the school year
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| Counselors who work with G/T students |
One-time G/T training that includes nature and needs of G/T students, program options for G/T students, and social emotional learning for G/T students.
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Prior to assignment/within one semester of assignment |
| Update after each legislative session | By the end of the school year |
Click the image to access the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.
Section 1: Fidelity of Services
Section 2: Student Identification
Section 3: Service Design
Section 4: Curriculum and Instruction
Section 5: Professional Learning
Section 6: Family/Community Involvement
Resources:
Classroom
Hoagie's Gifted-a variety of resources and publications
https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
Byrdseed-example lessons and other resources
Texas Association for the Gifted/Talented
Program Management
Created by TEA, this site includes editable forms for the identification process and resources related to all portions of the State Plan.
https://www.texasgtresource.org/