Greetings Gifted/Talented Education Subscribers
Welcome to another exciting school year! We look forward to sharing with you information and events across the state pertaining to gifted/talented (G/T) education.
G/T Tuesday Returns
G/T Tuesday will resume September 13, 2022, at 9:00 am (CST).
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Morning Edition - occurring the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am (CST)
Afternoon Edition - occurring the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm (CST)
This year will have guest speakers addressing different areas of gifted/talented education. Monica Brewer will continue to review sections of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students and answer your questions about program services.
Bridges Graduate School Associate Dean Dr. Lin Lim recently published C for Curiosity, a photo journey written through the lens of a cognitively diverse, gifted multi-cultural child. This book aims to leverage a child's curiosity as a bridge to dialogue, understand, and celebrate the beauty and wonder of different minds, perspectives, and subjective lived experiences.
This photo book includes 34 pages of carefully curated personal family photos collected over the years, paired with rhythmic lyrical phrases and original pieces of artwork created by Lin's son. This is an invitation for readers to discover, rediscover, and marvel at the collective richness found when we open our minds through active engagement in being curious and wondering why, how, what, who, and when.
Click here to learn more about the book.
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Join the Gifted Education Family Network
Support Gifted Students and Advocate for Gifted Education
Families of G/T students statewide are invited to join the Gifted Education Family Network (GEFN)! GEFN is a statewide nonprofit organization providing support, information, and connections for families of gifted students in all populations. We are committed to equity and diversity in gifted education, and we engage in advocacy to support excellence in gifted programming across the state. In addition to providing programming and resources for families, we support the annual G/T Parent Conference at the Baylor Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development and other low-cost opportunities for parent and caregiver engagement. Now is a perfect time for gifted education supporters to connect and organize to provide a unified voice.
To join for free, subscribe to our newsletter (https://giftededucationfamilynetwork.org/subscribe/)! We invite you to visit our website (giftededucationfamilynetwork.org) to access our social media links and to learn more about our mission, vision, and advisors.
Education Serviced Center (ESC) G/T Coordinators, District G/T Coordinators, and G/T educators: To ensure that GEFN is accessible to families at all income levels, membership is completely free. Providing information about GEFN to G/T parents in your district can help meet the compliance requirement in State Plan Section 6.4 (“The opportunity to participate in a parent association and/or gifted/talented advocacy groups is provided to parents and community members”). If you would like us to help promote a low-cost event for G/T parents in your area, or if we can provide other assistance, please contact president@giftededucationfamilynetwork.org.
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College Board News |
- The 2022-23 AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 1 is now available.
- AP Coordinators can register for an online Back to School Workshop and Chat with an AP Coordinator sessions.
- College Board has updated the District Administrators page of AP Central with new resources, including a guide for leaders who are new to AP, a presentation on how AP benefits all students, and strategies to increase AP participation in your district.
- In-school digital exams will be available for 7 AP subjects in May 2023. Learn more on AP Central or attend a webinar on September 22.
- AP Precalculus will launch in 2023-24. Details about the course are available on the AP Central.
- Students can use College Board’s BigFuture to plan for college, find ways to pay for college, and begin to explore careers. BigFuture Scholarships are now open for the Class of 2023. In fact, a student in Pearland ISD won a $40,000 scholarship in August!
You can contact Jill Schott, Senior Director, State and District Partnerships at jschott@collegeboard.org for further information.
Parent webinar (English and Spanish)
Mark your calendars for the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Parent Webinar "Helping Gifted Kids Manage 'All the Feels'" on Tuesday, September 20, at 6:30 p.m. CST. In this free interactive workshop, Emily Kircher-Morris will break down the 4-step process of emotional regulation so we can help our kids who are "a little bit extra" find healthy ways to manage their emotions. This webinar will also be presented with a live Spanish interpretation during the event! Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.txgifted.org/webinar
Marque sus calendarios para el seminario web para padres de Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented "Ayudando a los niños dotados a manejar 'Todos los sentimientos'" el martes 20 de septiembre, a las 6:30 p.m. CST. En este taller interactivo gratuito, Emily Kircher-Morris desplazará el proceso de regulación emocional de 4 pasos para que podamos ayudar a nuestros niños que son "un poco extra" a encontrar formas saludables de manejar sus emociones. ¡Este seminario web también se presentará con una interpretación en español en vivo durante el evento! Obtenga más información y confirme su asistencia aquí: https://www.txgifted.org/webinar
giftED22
Did you hear? The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented annual conference giftED22 registration is now open! You’re invited to experience the energy of connecting with your fellow gifted education advocates at giftED22, November 30-December 2, in Houston at the Marriott Marquis! TAGT is excited to gather together to create vital connections, join important conversations, and explore effective gifted education strategies. Visit www.tagtconference.org to register and learn more.
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Book Study
Calling all G/T teachers and specialists! Looking for practical tools for your G/T toolbox? Join the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented and author Todd Stanley for an in-depth, six-part book study on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 starting September 21. Participants will take part in synchronous online learning as they explore various strategies to consider with their G/T students. This will culminate at an in-person debriefing/reflection to be held at the fall giftED22 conference November 30-December 2 in Houston. Register and learn more at www.txgifted.org/bookstudyseries.
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