PARCs and Recreation: Forging the Needs of Gifted Writers with Short Answer (GT Summit) - 35004
This session is part of the ESC Region 11 GT Summit, a one-day event designed to offer educators a personalized GT Update tailored to their specific needs through engaging and targeted learning experiences. This session counts as 1.5 hours of GT Update credit with a focus on differentiated curriculum and the nature and needs of gifted learners. Address the unique nature and needs of gifted students by SPARKing empathy, self-reflection, and meaningful collaboration in writing. This session highlights how Short Answer promotes perspective-taking, peer feedback, and self-reflection through interactive activities. Learn strategies to cultivate critical thinking, self-regulation, and effective communication, empowering gifted learners to excel as writers while engaging deeply in the process.
Audiences
Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - Gifted Talented/Advanced Academics, Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Teacher - General Education
Prerequisite/Special Notes
Explore all that the 2025 ESC Region 11 GT Summit has to offer! Visit www.esc11.net/GTSummit to learn more and select additional 1.5-hour sessions tailored to your interests and professional goals. Register for four sessions at the GT Summit to earn your annual 6-hour GT update!
Objectives
Gifted and Talented teachers will evaluate how the Short Answer platform addresses the nature and needs of gifted learners in order to support the growth of students' writing skills through peer collaboration and meaningful feedback.
Session
62255
Fee
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Seats Left
2
T-TESS
2.4
Registration Deadline
6/16/2025
Credit Type
G/T- Update
Duration
01:30
T-PESS
Presenter
Kerry Fergason ESC Region 11, Brent Mischnick ESC Region 11

For assistance contact:
Gypsy Mishoe
Educat. Specialist GT/Advance Academics
gmishoe@esc11.net

For assistance contact:
Kerry Fergason
Learning Management System Specialist
kfergason@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 6/16/2025 2:00 pm
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