Gifted/Talented Specialist ESC Region 12 Valley Mills, Texas, United States
Short Description: Step right up and discover gifted potential through purposeful passion projects! Together, we’ll explore how a Genius Hour framework allows gifted learners to demonstrate creativity, task commitment, and above-average ability within the curriculum. Learn to provide flexible, in-depth experiences, identify diverse giftedness, and connect to Renzulli's Three-Ring Model. Leave with practical tools and strategies for meaningful, curriculum-aligned, passion-based learning.
Curriculum Track - Sponsored by Riverside Insights
Learning Objectives:
Participants will apply Renzulli's Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness to identify and assess gifted potential through student engagement in Genius Hour projects.
Participants will create differentiated learning experiences within Genius Hour that acknowledge and address the diverse interests and abilities of gifted learners.
Participants will evaluate student learning and skill development within Genius Hour using a variety of implementation tools and strategies.
