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8:00am CST

Rookie to Rock Star with Depth and Complexity

Friday December 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST

Rookie to Rock Star provides practical strategies, actionable insights, and inspiration to enhance the practice in supporting G/T learners. G/T specialist, support staff, or classroom teacher ALL means ALL! . Depth/Complexity is effective w/instructional approaches, differentiation techniques, and social emotional support systems crucial for the holistic development of G/T students.

Speakers

Michelle Clayton

GT Specialist, Denton ISD

Michelle has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Grade, as well as Special Ed and ESL. She is currently a Gifted and Talented Specialist (K-5) with Denton ISD, andhas been for the past 11 years. Michelle values giving students opportunities for productive struggle and self-reflection, as well... Read More →

Angie Jeffcoat

GT Specialist, Denton ISD

Angie has been an educator for 28 years. She has taught Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, Dyslexia and is currently an EXPO/GT Specialist for Denton ISD. She has been in that role for 7 years. Angie is passionate about giving All learners opportunites to take their learning beyond the walls the... Read More →

TAGT D&C Note Taker pdf

Friday December 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Differentiated Curriculum

Keyword Depth & Complexity

9:30am CST

Unraveling Riddles and Cultivating Curiosity: The Magic of Scavenger Hunts

Friday December 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST

Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Scavenger hunts can be an innovative tool to foster critical thinking, teamwork, and a lifelong love of learning. They can be tailored to reinforce specific subjects or topics. Explore a variety of hunts and discover practical tips for designing your own captivating hunts that motivate and engage your students.

Speakers

Yvonne Garcia

Gifted Specialist, Lockhart ISD

I currently serve as a Gifted Facilitator in Lockhart ISD. I have been teaching for 20 years in north and central Texas in grades 3rd-8th, math facilitating, GT teacher for grades K-5th. I enjoy sparking the imaginations of gifted students and their special needs. I have presented... Read More →

Sheila Mulbry

Gifted Specialist, Lockhart ISD

Sheila Mulbry currently serves as a Gifted Facilitator with Lockhart ISD. She is a constant advocate for gifted students and their special needs, and has presented staff development on gifted education for the past 20 years. She obtained BA degrees in Humanities (‘83) and Elementary... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies