GREAT THINKING THURSDAY
For Klein ISD Educators of Gifted/Advanced Learners
May 21, 2020
G/T Teacher Referrals for 2020-21 School Year
Attention All Klein Family Teachers!
By Carie Barber, Advanced Academics Program Coordinator
If you had a student this year who really impressed you with their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, showed rapid retention of content, or who discussed unique perspectives, please consider recommending them for Gifted/Talented services. We want to hear from teachers about the students who might require advanced or accelerated instruction for Klein ISD’s G/T program. Refer them using the form below. Advanced Academics will reach out to the parents in the fall to get permission to test based on your recommendations.
Thank you for helping us to make the most appropriate placements for students in our Klein family!
Carie Barber has been a phenomenal leader in the G/T Identification process and as an original member of the GT Guiding Coalition which was initiated in the Spring of 2017. We are heartbroken that Carie will be transferring out of state for new adventures in learning. She has been a rock-solid team member, friend, and mentor for the Advanced Academics Program Coordinators, the GT Advocates, and the MultiAge Pilot at Roth Elementary. While she may not continue to be here in Klein with us, she is always a beloved member of our #KleinGT #KleinFamily!!! We love you, Carie!!
Teach like a Pirate Resource
FREE SUMMER GIVEAWAY!
Summer is a great time to learn what YOU want to learn. This PD bingo choice board gives you LOTS of options!
​Summer is a time for rejuvenation and relaxation. It’s a time to focus on our lives outside of education and recharge.
It is also the perfect opportunity to focus on ourselves both professionally and personally. So many of us, as educators, look forward to summer as a time to do the things we didn't have time to do during the school year. That includes learning some new tips, tricks and ideas for the next school year.
Whether it’s through a conference, online course, reading, or catching up on all of those podcasts you haven’t had time to listen to yet. The long break can leave us time to focus on our own learning.
Ditch That Textbook Summer PD BINGO
That's why we created this interactive summer PD BINGO board. Each of the links takes you to a the PD resource. Many even have certificates of completion or badges that you can earn!
You may want to just try some short tutorials to learn about a new app or tool or you may be looking for a full online course. Whatever you're looking for, we've got you covered!
In this bingo board, you'll find a mixture of edtech tools, Google tools, Microsoft tools, and non-tech resources. We tried to vary it as widely as possible to reach everyone -- and to help you broaden your horizons.
This bingo board is customizable! Make a copy of the document where it was created. Just click "use template" to create your own copy. Then change out links and images to suit your needs. Share it with other educators that would enjoy playing along!