Administrators: Gifted/Talented Program Services & Nature and Needs of GT Students & UPDATE
The session will create an awareness of gifted education in Texas and help participants develop a recognition of gifted students’ specific characteristics and emotional needs. Participants will consider district and campus compliance regarding gifted programs through an examination of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students and examine program options for gifted students.
Special instructions
Please have access to an electronic or paper copy of your district’s G/T plan to refer to throughout the trainings. This session meets the administrator requirement for the State Plan. ( Administrators who have supervisory duties for service decisions are required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of professional development that includes nature and needs of gifted/talented students and service options for gifted/talented students.)
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)
Date(s)
October 27, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration deadline
October 27, 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 October 22, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours6.0 hours count for Gifted/Talented Foundational Credit
Subject(s)
Administration, Gifted/Talented, Pri Lvr 1: Strong School Leadership and Planning
Grade(s)
KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Administrators
Objective(s)
2.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.