TAGT giftED24: Full Schedule

11:00am CST

Changing the Perception: Rethinking Your G/T Curriculum and Service Model

Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Take a look at how our district restructured the G/T service model and curriculum to align with academic standards. Also, explore how the G/T Expo can demonstrate creativity and the application of learning. Participants will learn why we made the change, what we changed, and the implementation process.

Speakers

Judi Elliott

Identification & Differentiation Specialist, Humble ISD

Judi Elliott’s pursuit of lifelong learning includes Master’s of Information Technology and over 27 years of education. During that time, she served as a middle school math teacher, Instructional Technologist, Lead Science Teacher, and Gifted and Talented Facilitator. Judi currently... Read More →

Jennifer Williams

Advanced Learning Coordinator, Humble ISD

Jennifer Williams is the Advanced Learning Coordinator for Elementary Schools in Humble ISD. This is her 24th year in education, and she has a diverse background throughout her career. Jennifer has worked with PK-12 grade students as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Program Options and Design

Keyword Coordinators/Specialists

8:00am CST

Using Children's Literature to Promote Ponderings

Thursday December 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST

Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

In this session, participants will understand the importance of promoting critical thinking activities in their classrooms. They will be exposed to interesting children's books and activities which promote deep thinking & will be able to ponder how they could incorporate the ideas learned to enhance critical thinking in their classrooms.

Speakers

Johnna Rosson

GT Program Teacher, Ector County ISD

Johnna Rosson-M.A. This is her 40th year in education. She will be installed as the K-12 representative for the TAGT Board of Directors at this giftED conference. Ms. Rosson has taught at the elementary and secondary levels and has administrative experience as a Curriculum Enrichment... Read More →

Using Children’s Literature to Promote Ponderings pdf

Thursday December 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

11:00am CST

I'm Just G/T: The Many Faces of Gifted and Talented Students

Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

The goal is to examine the domains and characteristics of G/T students in discovering that there is no one "cookie-cutter" G/T student and that each student is unique. Participants will leave the session with urgency to leave behind stereotypes and to better identify the many faces of G/T students.

Speakers

Ginger Canaan

GT Consultant K-12, ESC Region 7

With over 20 years of classroom experience and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, Ginger has dedicated her career to education. As a Region 7 G/T Specialist, she has a deep passion for supporting 2E and EB gifted students. Ginger also works with instructional coaches to empower... Read More →

Steven Hammons

Social Studies and GT Consultant, Region 8 ESC

Steve has been in education for over 30 years and has served in several capacities in providing educational services to advanced learners as both a teacher and administrator. He presently serves as the K-12 GT consultant at Region 8 ESC in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Identification and Assessment

Keyword Social Emotional Needs

1:30pm CST

Inspiring Self-Determination Through Invention Education

Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST

Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

As we continue to explore creative ways to engage students, educators look to Invention Education as effective teaching strategies empowering students with more relevant learning. Educators who create environments that are conducive to self-determination help students feel greater levels of satisfaction, more engaged and invested in what they’re learning.

Speakers

Jessica Fiew

Regional Program Manager, National Inventors Hall of Fame

Former educator with a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of education. I dedicated eight impactful years to White Settlement ISD, where I taught 3rd and 4th grade, as well as led the Gifted and Talented K-4 program and served as the STEM Coordinator. My passion for advancing... Read More →

2024 Tradeshow Session Presentation TAGT Compressed pptx

Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies

Keyword Social Emotional Needs

3:15pm CST

Rural? Your Resources Limited? Check in here.

Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST

Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

How can rural and small districts implement local norms and universal screening when budgets are small and coordinators’ time is limited? What can a part time G/T coordinator do? Come to collaborate, problem-solve and explore scenarios of how to creatively implement research-based best practices that work for rural schools.

Speakers

Cecelia Boswell

Educational Consultant, Austin Creek Education Systems

Cecelia Boswell is an educator, consultant, and author. She taught migrant and giftedstudents, was Advanced Academics Consultant and Executive Director of AdvancedAcademics in an urban school where she created a middle school gifted academy. Sheled research projects, professional... Read More →

Celeste Sodergren

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Connecticut

Celeste D. C. Sodergren, M.A., Ph.D., is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Connecticut, working on Project EAGLE. She holds a B.A. in English Literature, M.A. in Communication, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, and both teacher and mid-management certificates... Read More →

Rural DGECs Problem Solving Workshop Handout pdf

Emailable Version Rural DGECs Problem Solving Workshop pptx

Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Identification and Assessment

Keyword Coordinators/Specialists

9:30am CST

Project-Based Instruction: Building a Collaborative and Creative Community of Learners

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

Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Build enthusiasm for any subject by creating blended-learning opportunities for every student that showcases their talents and knowledge. Design events with your students that develop their voice and foster choice to comprehend complex content in immersive and interactive experiences that help all students build confidence in sharing what they know.

Speakers

Jan Martinez

Teacher, Odyssey Academy, Inc.

Jan Martinez teaches 6th-8th grade Humanities at Odyssey Academy in SE Texas. She earned a BS in Sociology from Texas A&M and a ME in Curriculum and Instruction from UT at Arlington. In her 25 years of teaching middle school students in large public and small charter schools, she... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Southtown 3 (2nd Floor)

Creativity and Instructional Strategies