~~~~~~~~~~~ Harlingen CISD - "Excellence in Education" ~~~~~~~~~~~
| Staff development for GT teachers is organized by the
Director of GT/AP
and utilizes the resources of local, state, and national consultants,
and
local universities. The state of Texas has mandated a minimum of five
days
(30 hours) of staff development for teachers of the gifted and
talented.
Teachers should have this training prior to their assignment in the GT
program. On-going training will be provided annually for those teachers
who might be new to the program and will need G/T training.
Teachers who have the required 30 hours of staff development and who provide instruction and services that are part of the program for gifted students must receive annually a minimum of six hours of on-going professional development in gifted education. Administrators and counselors must complete a minimum of six hours of professional development which includes Nature and Needs of gifted/talented students and Program Options for the gifted/talented student. HCISD GT TRAINING OPTIONS
Level I (30-hour) Summer Training
Level I (30-hour) Fall Training
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