GT Training
Mandatory Trainings
All Elementary Core Teachers, Middle School Core Teachers, and High School Advanced or IB teachers are required to complete the initial 30-hour GT training, along with the annual 6-hour update. The updates must be completed and certificates uploaded by August 28th.
Teachers, please remember any 6 hour traing through Region 10 has to be completed after June 1st. In order to receive credit for the 2026–2027 update, they must wait until their new contract begins.
If you have any questions, please email Amanda Daniels.
Melissa ISD Offerings
Foundations 1 - Nature and Needs Saturday, September 12th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm MREC - Room 218
Foundations 2 - Identification, Assessment, and Service Design Saturday, October 2nd 8:30 am - 3:30 pm MREC - Room 218 Registration Link
Region 10 Offerings
*When registering for classes on Region 10 be sure to log in with your MISD email address to waive the fees*
GT Foundations
The 30-Hour GT Foundations Parts 1 & 2 are to be completed in person, through your district or through Region 10. They do not have to be completed in two consecutive days or in sequential order. GT Foundations Parts 3-5 are online in MyPro.
Teachers, please remember any 6 hour traing through Region 10 has to be completed after June 1st. In order to receive credit for the 2026–2027 update, they must wait until their new contract begins.
6-Hour Update:
You can use on-demand "Pick 6" courses through MyPro to round out a full hour 6-hour update combined with a 3-hour in-person session. Or, you can complete enough of the Pick 6 courses to earn all 6 hours. You can only take each Pick 6 course one time.
*When registering for classes on Region 10 be sure to log in with your MISD email address to waive the fees*
Uploading My Certificates
Where do I upload my certificates or PD sheet to receive credit?
In order to receive credit:
Please upload your certificates into Eduphoria (video directions)
Director of Advanced Academics and GT Services
Amanda Daniels
Email: amandadaniels@melissaisd.org
Website:https://www.melissaisd.org/page/gifted-talented-services
Phone: 214-386-2979