Engage in activities designed to bring clarity to the definition of giftedness, the unique needs of gifted learners, and the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.
Leave with the knowledge and tools to
- Assist in the recognition of the nature and needs of gifted students;
- Understand the social emotional development and needs of gifted students;
- Approach proportional identification of students based on campus demographics;
- Understand the importance of the family-school partnerships and gifted services; and
- Understand the connection between the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students and the identification process along with available service options.
This professional learning opportunity fulfills the Counselor requirement outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.