Day 1 of 30-Hour Foundational GT Training: Nature & Needs of Gifted Learners
Participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students. This workshop is aligned to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) teaching standards for Gifted Education and the combined standards set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). This workshop meets the Texas State Plan requirements for 30-Hour Initial Training.
Special instructions
This workshop does NOT count as a 6-hour GT update. This workshop is face-to-face.
Please bring a device.
Presenter(s)
Amanda Carpenter
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Amanda Carpenter
ESC contact email
acarpenter@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Callahan (North)
Date(s)
January 14, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration deadline
January 14, 2026 4:00 PM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on January 9, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE Credit
6.0Counts for Gifted/Talented Foundational Credit
Subject(s)
Gifted/Talented, Pri Lvr 5: Effective Instruction
Grade(s)
KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Teachers
Objective(s)
2.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.