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8:30am CDT

GT Foundations Class Part 2: Identification, Assessment, and Service design

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

This session fulfills requirements for Day 2 of the 5-day foundations training for teachers of the gifted and talented: Identification, Assessment, and Service design. They are designed to be part of the entire 30-hour training mandated by the Texas Administrative Code and should not be used as a 6-hour GT update.

Presenters

Jessica Gitzinger

Region 10 Service Center

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A121

6 hour, GT

District/Company Region 10
Grade Levels PK-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Strands GT

8:30am CDT

Instructional Strategies to support Language Development in Emergent Bilingual Students (presented by lead4ward)

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

A138

We’ll explore an integrated approach to connect language and learning through intentional and inclusive instruction. Together, we’ll examine key elements such as second language acquisition, diversified support, and culturally responsive practices that meet the linguistic, cognitive, and affective needs of bilingual learners. By equipping students with the skills to access grade-level content, engage deeply with academic tasks, and leverage their multilingual abilities, we can help them reach their full potential.

Presenters

Lead4ward

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A138

6 hour, ELL, Student Engagement

District/Company lead4ward
Grade Levels PK-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Strands ELL, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

A126

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Presenters

Aileen Hays

Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Sherman Independent School District

Aileen Hays is the Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services in Sherman ISD. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working with youth and families as a therapist, school social worker, and school counselor. In 2019 and 2020, she has... Read More →

Kyrstin Ball

Texoma Community Center

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A126

6 hour, Student Engagement

District/Company Texoma Community Center
Grade Levels 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Strands Student Engagement

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