The purpose of this online course is that it will not only contribute to the GT 30 hour requirement but provide participants with an understanding of Depth and Complexity with a variety of strategies that can be implemented in their classroom. Along with a newfound understanding of the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP).
We will look at Depth and Complexity through the lens of the eight elements of depth: Language of the Discipline, Details, Patterns, Trends, Rules, Ethics, Unanswered Question, and Big Ideas (Concepts). Participants will contribute to the discussion boards, share their own experiences, and research related information. 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 training in Differentiated Instruction of gifted/talented students.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COURSE IS TITLED DAY 4, BUT THE MATERIALS AND COURSE MAY REFER TO SESSION AS DAY 5.***
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