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Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted Welcomes You

Make a Difference Today

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does"

William James

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Contact Houston Area Cooperative on the Gifted

Contact your District for information or questions about professional development.

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