Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted Welcomes You
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At Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted, serving the gifted student and community is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our professional development and education events are designed to be a catalyst that helps members reach their goals and fulfill their potential.
Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted at a Glance
A Bit of Background
Here at Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted, we are public school districts and private schools that work together to offer professional development in gifted education. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.
Professional Development
Foundation
June 9, 2020
Nature and Needs
Learn about the unique needs of gifted students and the history of “why” gifted education is important.
Host: Aldine ISD
Location: TBD
To register: contact your district
June 2, 2020
Identification and Assessment
Session on the varied ways to identify gifted students and what classroom teachers can do to further meet their needs.
Host: Waller ISD
Location: H.T. Jones Elementary (Gym)
35753 Owens Rd.
Prairie View, TX 77446
To register: contact your district
July 14, 2020
Creativity and Instructional Strategies
Gain a new understanding of creativity principles and how to incorporate creative teaching and learning in the classroom.
Host: Alvin ISD
Location: Alvin ISD Heritage Complex, Liberty Alumni Hall, 10855 Iowa Colony Blvd., Iowa Colony, TX 77583
To register: contact your district
July 29, 2020
Social and Emotional
Take an in-depth look at the factors that impact gifted learners and gain strategies to increase challenge and success for these unique learners.
Host: Stafford MSD
Location: Stafford Civic Center 1415 Constitution Ave. Stafford, TX 77477
To register: contact your district
June 8, 2020 (Pearland) or
July 9, 2020 (Katy)
Differentiated Curriculum
Join us for a dynamic session on lesson ideas to differentiate curriculum.
June 2020 Host: Pearland ISD
Location: Virgil Gant Educational Support Center 1928 N. Main ST. Pearland, TX 77581
July 2020 Host: Katy ISD
Location: TBD
To register: Contact your district
8:30 am-4:00 pm
Session Details
Participants must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to session start. Be sure to wear your employee id badge and sign-in and out on your district/private school sign-in sheet. Arriving late may result in no admittance due to loss of seat or non-issuance of credit.
Professional Development
Update
June 2, 2020
GT Update - Understanding the new generation of GT learners
Host: Spring Branch ISD
Location: 901 Yorkchester, Houston, TX 77079
June 10, 2020
GT Update Conference
Host: Fort Bend ISD
Location: Ridge Point HS, 500 Waters Lake Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459
TBD
GT Update
Host: Dickinson ISD
Location: TBD
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does"
William James
Contact Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted
Contact your District for information or questions about professional development.