Gifted Talented Education Resources

Teacher with her gifted students.

 

Welcome to the Gifted/Talented Education Resources page on the implementation of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.

G/T Tuesdays 2022-2023 Series

Welcome to another great year of learning and sharing.

Registration Links:

Morning Edition - occurring at 9:00 am (CST)

Afternoon Edition - occurring at 1:00 pm (CST)

This year will have guest speakers addressing different gifted/talented education areas. Monica Brewer will continue to review sections of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students and answer your questions about program services.

February 28, 2023

Video

February 14, 2023

Video

November 8, 2022

Video

October 25, 2022

Presentation

Video

October 11, 2022

Presentation

Video

September 27, 2022

Presentation

Video

September 13, 2022

Presentation 

Video

G/T Tuesdays Implementation Series 2021-2022

G/T Tuesday End of the Year Question and Answer

Presentation

Video

Chat Log

G/T Access to Services

Presentation

Video

Baylor Talent Identification Program (TIP)

Presentation 

Video

G/T Services and Programs

Presentation

Video

Q/A With Monica

Presentation

Video

Gifted/Talented Policy to Practice

Presentation

Video

giftED21 TEA & CAC Update Continued

Presentation

Video

 

G/T Tuesdays Archive 2021

Topic: G/T Funds and Expenditures

Presentation

Video 

Topic: Family and Community Involvement

Presentation

Video

Topic: Evaluating for Resources for G/T Programs

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat 

Topic: Legislative & G/T Updates

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat 

Topic: End of Year Review and Question & Answer

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat 

Topic: A Year Review

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat

Topic: Professional Learning 

Presentation

Video 

Zoom Chat  (Coming soon)

Topic: Texas Home Learning - CRIMSI - Carnegie Learning

Presentation

Video 

Chat Log

Topic: Communicating About Your G/T Program

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat

Topic: Using Data to Drive Evaluation

Presentation

Video

Topic: State Data and Estimated Funding

Presentation

Video

Topic: TPSP, Project Pals and United ISD G/T Program

Presentation

Video

Topic: Gifted/Talented Education - Performance Standards

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat

Topic: Secondary Program Options

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat

Topic: Instructional Groupings

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat

G/T Tuesdays Archive 2020

Topic: Question and Answer with Monica

Presentation

Video

Zoom Chat

Topic: Virtual TPSP Showcase Supporting Students at Home

Presentation (PDF)

Texas Performance Standards Project videos - TPSP Rubrics is the second video. 

TPSP Student Registration Form (PDF)

TPSP Review Panelist Registration Form (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7yImMo_EkY&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

Topic: Small and Rural Schools G/T Program Services

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab2iCt8Z3PY&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

Topic: Progress Monitoring and Equitable Services - During At-Home Services

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZgZ7STx9jA&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

Topic: Meeting the G/T Needs through Curriculum

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRMJwyCG2ro&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

Topic: Selection Committee & On-Going Services

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKKNgT3_2pk&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

Topic: Kindergarten Identification

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwR8nacPIu0&feature=youtu.be

Topic: Initial Identification

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzbpx_XZRYs&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

G/T Tuesdays Archive 2019

Topic: Student Assessment Policies

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhEvbbsbRIY&feature=youtu.be

ZOOM Chat Log (PDF)

Topic: Talking about Your Gifted/Talented Program Services

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5Vv8PeXco&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

Topic: Fidelity of Services: Program Evaluation and Standards

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edwfNsfKM4I&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log

Topic: Fidelity of Services: Use of Funds, Comprehensive Manuals, Plan of Action

Presentation (PDF)

Recording Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eOn_P5opZU&feature=youtu.be

Zoom Chat Log (PDF)

Resources and Links from Chat Log

To the Administrator Addressed correspondence pertaining to HB 3:

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/house-bill-3-hb-3-implementation

House Bill 3 (HB 3) Fact Sheet for Administration (PDF)

Relative Difference in Composition Index

https://ideadata-admin.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/IDC_TA_Guide_508-Compliant-052814.pdf

Dr. Donna Ford’s formula for equity calculation found here: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1137997.pdf

Budget Template:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k4JTJcpbXwsdIUhoVQ2Wjgu_F-F1w54KDgkARhLEyDc/edit?usp=sharing

Links to internal district manuals will be provided upon request only.  Send your request to GTED@tea.texas.gov.  

Contact Information

Monica Brewer, Statewide Coordinator, Gifted/Talented Education
monica.brewer@tea.texas.gov
Texas Education Agency 
1701 North Congress Avenue 
Austin, Texas 78701-1401 

Special Populations Division
gted@tea.texas.gov
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1401
512-463-9414