Online GT 30 Core Series - Course 4: Creativity and Critical Thinking for Gifted/Talented Students (CCT) Online - 30379
Creativity and Critical Thinking is one training in a five-part series designed to meet the requirements of the Texas Administrative Code and the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. In this online course, participants will explore strategies designed to raise the level of creative and critical thinking in the classroom. Participants will contribute to the discussion boards, share their experiences and research-related information. The objectives will be met through internet investigations, threaded collaborative discussions, quizzes, and assignments. This session counts as part of the initial 30 hours.
Audiences
Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Gifted Talented/Advanced Academics, Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Counselors, Teacher - ESL (English as a Second Language), Teacher Supervisors
Prerequisite/Special Notes
To begin your session, 2 hours after registration, log into the online classroom at https://esc11.instructure. Your username is your email address. Your password should match what was used during registration. If you are unable to recall your password, contact elearning.help@esc11.net.
Objectives
Participants will define and differentiate creativity and critical thinking, explore strategies to foster these skills in the classroom, and apply practical techniques to their specific content areas.
Session
64241
Fee
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Seats Left
596
T-TESS
2.4
Registration Deadline
8/10/2026
Credit Type
G/T CORE- Creativity & Critical Thinking
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Gypsy Mishoe ESC Region 11, Cynthia Garcia ESC Region 11
For assistance contact:
Cynthia Garcia
Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics Specialist
CGarcia@esc11.net
(817) 740-7654
For assistance contact:
Gypsy Mishoe
Educat. Specialist GT/Advance Academics
gmishoe@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 2/9/2026 8:00 am - Online
- 6/1/2026 8:00 am
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