Administrators and Counselors Training
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- Online
- 6 CPE Credits
- $55
Online Course Description
This course provides support and general information for administrators and counselors who oversee the gifted program at their campus. This course can also be used as an introduction or refresher of current GT requirements for additional staff.
The main objectives of the course include:
- Understanding the nature and needs of gifted students through an exploration of characteristics and behaviors of both traditional and non-traditional students.
- Understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted students.
- Identifying the criteria of the Texas State Plan for Gifted Students and how these standards will guide program decisions.
- Alignment of the identification and assessment process as required by the Texas State Plan to the process that is already in place within a district and/or campus.
- Understanding and preparing for the responsibilities of an administrator/counselor who oversees the campus GT program.