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1 Region one esc Gifted & talented TWO ONLINE OPTIONS TO HELP YOU MEET STATE GT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Need your 6-hour GT update training? Do not have time or the ability to travel to attend a session? Do you want to learn how to design lessons that specifically meet the needs of your GT students? No worries! Region One ESC offers online workshops to help you! G/T Online 6-hour Update: Differentiating Instruction for GT Students These sessions help you learn about traditional methods of reaching gifted students as well as newly developed methods. Participants will learn what differentiation truly means and what it should look like for gifted students. You will also learn what is required by Texas law for the design of curricula for gifted students and what best instructional practices should be followed. In these sessions, you will contribute ideas to a discussion board, share your own experiences, and research related information. Course objectives will be met through Internet investigation, investigation of district information and practices, and threaded discussions. A 10 question end of course knowledge test is also included. DATE WS# Site October 31, 2016 August 18, hr Update Online Fee: $ per session Online registration at is required. Additional information will be sent via once you have enrolled in the course. Sign in at your own leisure and complete the assignments. Institute for Teachers of the Gifted (On-line version of the 30 required professional development hours) Fee: $ per session DATE WS# Site October 31, 2016 August 18, Day 1 Online Day 2 Online Day 3 Online Day 4 Online Day 5 Online 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX [(956) ] , Region One ESC 13

2 Adding Depth and Rigor in the Pre-AP/AP Classroom Be introduced to strategies and activities that extend and enrich students comprehension of complex texts in Pre-AP and AP classes. Learn ways to actively engage learners in the subject matter. Educators will have an opportunity to collaborate and adapt strategies for specific content areas. Intended Audience: Pre AP and AP Teachers Fee: $ Co-Op Members $ Non Co-Op Members February 1, :00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Region One ESC-La Lomita Room 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX Presenter: Bob Iseminger Workshop #55046 Online registration at For additional information, contact: Patricia Rendon, GT Coordinator (956) prendon@esc1.net Diana Gonzalez, Program Assistant (956) dgonzalez@esc1.net

3 I N S T I T U T E F O R T E A C H E R S O F T H E G I F T E D 19 TAC Subsection Professional Development: School districts shall ensure that: (1) prior to assignment in the program, teachers who provide instruction and services that are a part of the program for gifted students have a minimum of 30 hours of staff development that includes nature and needs of gifted/ talented students, assessing student needs, and curriculum and instruction for gifted students DAY 1 DATE WS# ROOM October 4, Region One ESC - La Lomita Room October 5, San Benito CISD - Veterans Memorial Academy Library October 6, Harlingen CISD - Central Office January 10, Region One ESC - Willacy Room DAY 2 DATE WS# ROOM October 18, Region One ESC - La Lomita Room October 19, San Benito CISD - Veterans Memorial Academy Library October 20, Harlingen CISD - Central Office February 15, Region One ESC - Webb Room DAY 3 DATE WS# ROOM New TEA Approved Modules November 8, Region One ESC - Rio Grande Learning Center November 9, San Benito CISD - Veteran Memorial Academy Library November 10, Harlingen CISD - Central Office January 24, Region One ESC - La Lomita Room DAY 4 DATE WS# ROOM November 15, Region One ESC - Rio Grande Learning Center Session Time 8:30 am - 3:30 pm November 16, San Benito CISD - Veteran Memorial Academy Library November 17, Harlingen CISD - Central Office February 3, Region One ESC - La Lomita Room DAY 5 DATE WS# ROOM December 6, Region One ESC - Rio Grande Learning Center December 7, San Benito CISD - Veteran Memorial Academy Library December 8, Harlingen CISD - Central Office February 8, Region One ESC - Willacy Room G/T Co-op Members Fee: $100.00/person/ session Non-members Fee: $125.00/person/ session For additional information, please contact: Patricia Rendon, Coordinator (956) prendon@esc1.net Diana Gonzalez, Program Assistant (956) dgonzalez@esc1.net 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg, TX [(956) ] , Region One ESC

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5 Meeting the Needs of ELLs in CTE February 10, :30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Region One ESC-Cameron Room 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg Fee: $99.00 WORKSHOP # Register online at Along with the critical importance of providing CTE instruction, comes the responsibility of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the CTE classroom. This session focuses on how to provide CTE instruction with appropriate support in the design and delivery of engaging and interactive lessons. Come learn and practice strategies to support a rigorous standards based CTE curriculum in ways that work for ELLs and ALL learners! For additional information, contact Ed Garcia, Region One CTE Specialist (956) edgarcia@esc1.net Hilda Aguirre, Program Assistant (956) hvaguirre@esc1.net

6 Career Development Resources Career Development Training is designed for counselors, college & career advisors, and CTE teachers teaching Exploring Careers and/or the Career Portals courses. The session will have an overview on how to develop CTE Programs of Study/4-year Graduation Plans. This is an all-day session. The training will highlight free and inexpensive instructional resources developed by the Labor Market Career Information (LMCI) department of the Texas Workforce Commission. Some of the resources include TexasWorkPrep.com, Reality Check, Career Investigation and Career Success electronic tabloids, and TexasCARESonline.com. February 28, :30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Region One ESC-Hidalgo Room 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg Fee: $99.00 WORKSHOP # Register online at For additional information, contact: Ed Garcia, CTE Specialist (956) edgarcia@esc1.net Hilda Aguirre, Program Specialist (956) hvaguirre@esc1.net

7 CTE Program Management (Part II) Learn to navigate through your first year as a CTE Administrator or CTE campus leader! This half-day session will provide an overview of Career & Technical Education and provide practical advice to help any first-time CTE Administrator or campus leader throughout their first school year. Learn about CTE program evaluation, creating a Policy & Procedures Manual, review of Program Advisory Committees, CTE industry certifications, review of revised CTE courses and a short HB5 Update. March 9, :30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Region One ESC-Hidalgo Room 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg Fee: $99.00 WORKSHOP # Register online at For additional information, contact: Ed Garcia, CTE Specialist (956) edgarcia@esc1.net Hilda Aguirre, Program Specialist (956) hvaguirre@esc1.net

8 6 CPE HOURS Online registration at Contact Information Carmen Garcia Director Region One ESC Brownsville (956) Teresa De Saro Prof. Dev. Administrator Brownsville Independent School District (956) Region One Education Service Center and BISD Graphics CreativeCommons