Fail-A-Bration: Cultivating a Culture of Courage and Growth in the Gifted Classroom
How often do our gifted students, shy away from new challenges for fear of not getting it "right"? In a world that often celebrates perfection, Brad Montague's "Fail A Bration" offers a refreshing and vital perspective: that mistakes are not the end, but powerful launching pads for learning and growth. This interactive workshop, inspired by Montague's insightful book, invites educators to explore practical strategies for transforming their classrooms into spaces where risk-taking is encouraged, and "failure" is reframed as an essential step on the path to success.
Special instructions
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)
Nolan (North)
Date(s)
June 30, 2026
Time
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Registration deadline
June 30, 2026 11:30 AM
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 June 25, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
3.0 hours3.0 hours count for Gifted/Talented Update Credit
Subject(s)
Gifted/Talented, Pri Lvr 5: Effective Instruction
Grade(s)
KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Teachers
Objective(s)
2.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.