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Wednesday, December 4
 

8:00am CST

Delving Deeper With the Content Imperatives
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
Are you familiar with the Depth & Complexity Prompts/Icons? Do you use them to challenge students at the highest levels? You may be surprised to learn there are several more components that comprise The Depth & Complexity Framework. At this workshop, participants will be introduced to the five Content Imperatives: Origin, Parallel, Contribution, Convergence, and Paradox. Using the Depth & Complexity Prompts with Content Imperatives produces deep, abstract thinking as iconic combinations instantly increase rigor within any task.
Speakers
avatar for Parker Tredick

Parker Tredick

Lead Consultant, J Taylor Education
Parker Tredick is the lead Depth & Complexity consultant for J Taylor Education. His creative and energetic approach to differentiation creates a fun and engaging learning experience for educators. He began his teaching career at the Middle School level teaching science, social studies... Read More →
avatar for Kim Tredick

Kim Tredick

Lead Consultant, J Taylor Education
Kim Tredick is a former Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. She has served as lead curriculum writer for J Taylor Education since 2006 and has been using Depth and Complexity for three decades as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. In 2006, she was awarded... Read More →
DCCI Thinking Tools pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

11:00am CST

Discovering Depth & Complexity to Differentiate and Empower Critical Thinking
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
Are you new to the Depth and Complexity Framework? Join our hands-on workshop and unlock exciting tools to boost student thinking and make your lessons pop! Discover how to transform scripted curricula into dynamic, open-ended adventures. Walk away with fun, proven strategies, and activities to instantly supercharge your teaching!
Speakers
avatar for Kim Tredick

Kim Tredick

Lead Consultant, J Taylor Education
Kim Tredick is a former Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. She has served as lead curriculum writer for J Taylor Education since 2006 and has been using Depth and Complexity for three decades as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. In 2006, she was awarded... Read More →
Level 1 Handout pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

3:15pm CST

The Administrator’s Implementation Playbook for Depth and Complexity
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
The Depth and Complexity Framework is an invaluable tool for educators aiming to provide differentiated instruction that encourages critical thinking, enhances student engagement, and empowers students to think more deeply and engage with content in diverse ways. By integrating the Depth and Complexity Framework with current educational initiatives, school and district leaders can create more engaging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and deep understanding. Additionally, participants will explore tools to support effective implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Tredick

Kim Tredick

Lead Consultant, J Taylor Education
Kim Tredick is a former Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. She has served as lead curriculum writer for J Taylor Education since 2006 and has been using Depth and Complexity for three decades as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. In 2006, she was awarded... Read More →
Implementation Playbook Rubrics pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum
 
Thursday, December 5
 

11:00am CST

Supercharged Science: Integrating Depth and Complexity with the New TEKS
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
Discover innovative strategies to merge the powerful tools of the Depth and Complexity Framework and the new Science TEKS to elevate your instruction to new heights. Uncover fresh teaching practices, dynamic resources, and hands-on activities that will captivate and engage your students like never before. Join us to revolutionize your approach and ignite a passion for science in your classroom!


Speakers
avatar for Katelyn Barnhart

Katelyn Barnhart

J Taylor Education
Katelyn Barnhart has over 15 years of experience teaching middle school science and has worked with students from all backgrounds and learning styles. She has worked to create a campus literacy initiative on her campus that promotes literacy in all subjects and grade levels. She has... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

1:30pm CST

Climbing Bloom’s Taxonomy with Depth & Complexity
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
The tools of Depth & Complexity become even more powerful when combined with higher levels of thinking skills. In this session, we'll climb Bloom's taxonomy, showing how the Depth & Complexity framework can easily combine with each level to lead to rigorous, differentiated, and creative final products across all grade levels and subject areas.
Speakers
avatar for Parker Tredick

Parker Tredick

Lead Consultant, J Taylor Education
Parker Tredick is the lead Depth & Complexity consultant for J Taylor Education. His creative and energetic approach to differentiation creates a fun and engaging learning experience for educators. He began his teaching career at the Middle School level teaching science, social studies... Read More →
Level 1 Handout pdf
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

3:15pm CST

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.
Speakers
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 Emory (Christoferson)

Kari Emory (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
 
Friday, December 6
 

8:00am CST

Rookie to Rock Star with Depth and Complexity
Friday December 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)
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
avatar for Michelle Clayton

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 →
avatar for Angie Jeffcoat

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

8:00am CST

Teaching Gifted Multilingual Learners with Depth and Complexity
Friday December 6, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am CST
Conference Room 8 (3rd Floor)
Discover how to increase the rigor of instruction and provide gifted MLs with the opportunity to exhibit in-depth, complex thinking while also increasing achievement and proficiency in English. Activities that couple Depth and Complexity with sheltered instruction to meet both language and learning needs of gifted MLs will be shared.
Speakers
avatar for Marcy Voss

Marcy Voss

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
During her 36 years in public education, Marcy coordinated GT and BL/ESL Programs, served on the TAGT Board, and was Chair of the TEA GT Advisory Council. Marcy currently serves as Facilitator for the TAGT ELP, Chair of the NABE GT/Bilingual SIG, and Advisory Board member for NCRGE... Read More →
Friday December 6, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am CST
Conference Room 8 (3rd Floor)
  Creativity and Instructional Strategies
 
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