Day 4 of 30-Hour Foundational Gifted and Talented Training: Creativity & Critical Thinking (Online)
In this online course, participants will explore the elements of creative and critical thinking. Strategies and classroom applications will be investigated and analyzed. Participants will also explore resources within the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP). Participants will contribute to the discussion boards, share their own experiences, and research information. The objectives will be met through Internet investigations, investigation of district information and practices, threaded collaborative discussions, quizzes, and assignments. 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 is a SELF-PACED, ONLINE version, but ALL activities MUST be completed within the open window of the course. Participants must have access to and respond to emails. Anyone registering after February 19th must email Amanda Carpenter at acarpenter@esc14.net to get access to the Canvas-based course.
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
Online
Room(s)
Date(s)
February 20, 2026 to February 26, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration deadline
February 26, 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 February 17, 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 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
Grade(s)
KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience
Objective(s)
2.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.