Meeting the needs of your G/T students can be a challenge, but we have the solution. Become a member of our Gifted and Talented/
Advanced Services Co-op and provide your teachers with guidelines from the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted and Talented Students. All G/T and Pre-AP sessions are delivered at ESC Region 12 sites by our specialists, and are FREE to members of this co-op.

Services for members include:

• 30-hours of initial G/T training
• Annual 6-Hour Update to include critical and creative thinking skills, pre-AP and AP strategies for the content areas, and Performance Standards Project training
• Annual 6-Hour G/T update for administrators and counselors
• Access to G/T online training
• Program options and research on best practices for gifted and advanced services
• Technical assistance in planning and implementing programs for G/T students

In addition to the face-to-face sessions listed above, members will have access to G/T online training at a reduced rate.

Customer Review

When evaluating a service provider, customer service, availability and level of expertise and quality of training provided are the top considerations to my list. This co-op gets top ratings in all of these areas in my opinion. The specialist is quick to answer my questions and immediately finds needed information for me with instant response to phone calls and emails. She is well-versed in all areas of gifted education from early childhood to college readiness and is flexible and accommodating. The face-to-face and online trainings and G/T Advisory meetings are always worthwhile and benefit my district. Overseeing the program in a district my size would be very difficult without the support of this cooperative. Jan Hungate Assistant Superintendent, West ISD

G / T Services

Events:

G / T Co-op Qualifying Trainings

Alternate Contact: Laura Calhoun
Phone: (254) 297-1133
E-mail: lcalhoun@esc12.net

Contact: Janet L. Smith
Title: Education Specialist
Phone: (254) 297-1128
E-mail: jlsmith@esc12.net

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