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Wednesday, December 4
 

3:15pm CST

S.B. 2124: Expanding Access to Advanced Math through Universal Screening and Auto-Enrollment
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)
In Texas, S.B. 2124 uses universal screening in fifth grade to identify math potential and expand access to advanced middle school math classes. In this campfire conversation, participants will share (a) how middle school math auto-enrollment is going, (b) successful instructional strategies, and (c) resources teachers and leaders need.
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Travis Hill

PhD Student, University of North Texas
Travis D. Hill (he/him) is pursuing his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in gifted education. His research interests are in the student experience, creativity, and how secondary preparedness impacts gifted students’ post-secondary decisions. He is the Director... Read More →
avatar for Melanie S. Meyer

Melanie S. Meyer

Lecturer, Baylor University
Melanie S. Meyer, Ph.D., is a lecturer at Baylor University where she teaches research methods and advises students conducting problem-of-practice dissertations in the Learning and Organizational Change Ed.D. program. For over 20 years, Dr. Meyer taught secondary English in gifted... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)
  Law and Policy

4:30pm CST

TEA and CAC Update
Wednesday December 4, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)
The Texas Education Agency and Commissioner's Advisory Council on G/T Education (CAC) will provide program updates. Topics included legislative updates, equity in identification, program options, student growth, and parental involvement.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Austin

Meredith Austin

Associate Director; TEA CAC Chair, Rice University
Dr. Meredith Austin is the Associate Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching program and a faculty member at Rice University. She is an experienced educator and district administrator with a vibrant passion and deep commitment to developing educators. As a teacher and administrator... Read More →
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Monica Brewer

Gifted/Talented Education Statewide Coordinator, Texas Education Agency
Monica Brewer is a Statewide Coordinator, Gifted/Talented (G/T) Education with the Texas Education Agency. In this role, Monica coordinates all aspects of G/T education and the Commissioner’s Advisory Council for Gifted/Talented Education. Monica is a qualified leader and holds... Read More →
TEA Update at giftED24 pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)
  Law and Policy
 
Thursday, December 5
 

4:30pm CST

Gifted/Talented Updated Rules and State Plan 
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)
The session will address the SBOE approved changes to TAC 89: Gifted Education and to the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students in program services. Topics include equity in identification, program options, student growth, and parental involvement.

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Speakers
avatar for Meredith Austin

Meredith Austin

Associate Director; TEA CAC Chair, Rice University
Dr. Meredith Austin is the Associate Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching program and a faculty member at Rice University. She is an experienced educator and district administrator with a vibrant passion and deep commitment to developing educators. As a teacher and administrator... Read More →
avatar for Monica Brewer

Monica Brewer

Gifted/Talented Education Statewide Coordinator, Texas Education Agency
Monica Brewer is a Statewide Coordinator, Gifted/Talented (G/T) Education with the Texas Education Agency. In this role, Monica coordinates all aspects of G/T education and the Commissioner’s Advisory Council for Gifted/Talented Education. Monica is a qualified leader and holds... Read More →
v2 gt state plan 2024 pdf
v2 gt state plan 2024 spanish pdf
Changes 2019 vs 2024 TSP pdf
State Plan giftED24 pdf
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)
  Law and Policy
 
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