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Is "Deep" Deep Enough? Depth and Complexity for Gifted Students in a 3-5 ELAR classroom
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)
Learn strategies using Kaplan and Gould's Depth & Complexity Icons to extend the thinking of advanced learners. Teachers will integrate the icons to promote differentiated instruction, problem-based learning, and collaborative communities. The goal is cultivating critical thinkers through reading and writing strategies, preparing today’s problem solvers for real-world challenges.
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avatar for Susan Rasmussen

Susan Rasmussen

Extended Learning Teacher, Humble ISD
Susan Rasmussen, a seasoned educator from Indiana, blends her 20-year teaching career with a background in non-profit management and politics. As a mother of two grown children—a Longhorn and an Aggie—she brings a personal touch to her work with gifted and emergent bilingual students... Read More →
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Amy Dowies

Advanced Learning Facilitator, Humble ISD
Amy proudly brings 24 years of experience in education, spanning from teaching 4th and 5th-grade classes to fulfilling roles in special education. Currently an Advanced Learning Facilitator, she's led departments and coordinated testing. Off-duty, she's a devoted parent to three musically... Read More →
avatar for Kari Christoferson

Kari Christoferson

5th grade RELA teacher, Humble ISD
Hailing from Colorado with a touch of Nicaraguan flair, Kari brings a rich tapestry of experiences to her 14-year teaching journey. Having shared her passion for learning with both 5th and 6th graders, she thrives on empowering her students to discover their voices and realize their... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

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