In this online course, participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students. Participants will contribute to the discussion boards, share their own experiences, and research related information. The objectives will be met through Internet investigations, investigation of district information and practices, threaded collaborative discussions, quizzes, and assignments. This workshop is aligned to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) teaching standards for Gifted Education and the combined standards set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). This workshop meets Texas state requirements for G/T basic training in nature and needs of gifted/talented students.
This is a self-paced course, and participants may enroll at any time during the registration window.
To support your success, we encourage those who plan to work on coursework during the holiday break to register early. Enrollments submitted after Thursday, December 18 will not be activated until ESC Region 20 returns from Winter Break on January 5. Thank you for planning ahead and supporting a smooth start to your learning experience.
Registration is open through February 1, 2026.
Course access window: December 5, 2025 through March 20, 2026
Fees:
Free for G/T Coop participants
$100 for Non-Coop participants