GT Share Fair will be held September 24, 2011, at Rivera High School

Pre-AP/AP Share Fair will be held October 29, 2011, at Lopez High School

 

Professional Development

DAAS Homepage

Share Fair Information Letter

Share Fair Presenter Application - GT Share Fair Presenter Application - Pre-AP/AP

The professional development component is designed to provide teachers with the necessary knowledge to meet the special needs of gifted learners.  All staff, including administrators and counselors who have authority for program decisions, must receive a minimum of 30 core hours of professional development that includes nature and needs (6 hours), identification and assessment (6 hours), differentiating the curriculum (12 hours), and creativity and instructional strategies (6 hours) for gifted learners.

Teachers who will be teaching identified gifted and talented students must receive these 30 hours before providing services to gifted students. All kindergarten teachers are required to obtain this training. 

An additional 6 on-going hours of professional development in gifted and talented education is required annually (June - May) for elementary teachers teaching identified gifted and talented students. Secondary teachers need 6 on-going hours of professional development in gifted and talented education and 6 on-going hours of professional development in Pre-AP/AP.

Professional Development Calendar

Professional Development Credit Request   Use this form to request GT, Pre-AP or AP professional development credit after attending a conference or in-service.