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Fall 2026

Welcome Back  Fall 2026
Welcome Back Fall 2026

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Gifted and Talented Professional Development Opportunities Gifted and Talented Professional Development Opportunities

30-Hour Foundational Trainings

Foundational Trainings are offered to satisfy the initial 30-hour Gifted and Talented requirement established by TEA.


The first two days of training are also offered to ensure compliance for school districts serving their gifted populations through Honors, Advanced Placement, IB, or Dual-Credit programs.


There are two concurrent Foundation Training series taking place throughout the Fall of 2026.


Click the button below to access registration information for these hybrid sessions.

Gifted & Talented 30-Hour Foundational Training

Annual 6-Hour Gifted & Talented Update Sessions

These 6-Hour updates are designed to maintain Gifted and Talented Compliance for those who have already completed the 30-Hour Foundational Series.

Sessions may be onsite or hybrid and will contain any updates that have been made to the Gifted and Talented State Plan and are meant to further expand the Gifted and Talented Teacher's toolbox for providing gifted students with engaging instruction.


Click on the button below to access registration information regarding these sessions.

Gifted & Talented 6-Hour Update Training Opportunities

Gifted and Talented Admistrator & Counselor Training Opportunities

Gifted and Talented Administrator's and Counselor's Training Opportunities

Gifted & Talented Administrator Training Opportunities
Gifted and Talented Coordinator's Meeting

September 23rd, 2026 Meeting

This meeting will include any updates from TEA as well as a TOT for G/T School Board Training with slides and handouts available for those who attend the full meeting.

February 24th, 2027 Meeting

This meeting will include any updates from TEA and 90th Legislative Session beginning January 12, 2027.

Dale Gideon
Region 6 Education Service Center

dgideon@esc6.net

(936) 435-8326

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