Click here to view the presentation in Google Slides. Click here to view the follow-up questions answered by our counselors. (PDF) Post-Event Note: The online bit.ly Q&A on slide 15 was used during the session and is now closed. We will post answers to the questions posed during the session soon. If you have remaining … Continue reading Jan. 16, 2020: Choosing Gifted and Advanced Placement high school classes
SAGE GT Educator Grants – Winter 2019
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the winter 2019 SAGE GT Educator Grants! The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Department of Advanced Academics receives a grant toward attending the Harvard Summer Conference on College Admissions. Angie Connell, Heritage Elementary GT Specialist, receives a grant for STEM games. Colleen Patton, ASPIRE 2nd Grade Teacher, Glenhope Elementary, receives … Continue reading SAGE GT Educator Grants – Winter 2019
SAGE Gifted Spotlight 2020 has been cancelled.
Due to school closings, SAGE events will be cancelled or rescheduled. GCISD announced on March 13: "A number of public school districts in north Texas are announcing a two-week closure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. After collaborating with state and county health officials and other education leaders this morning, GCISD will be closed March … Continue reading SAGE Gifted Spotlight 2020 has been cancelled.
SAGE Calendar Preview: Winter 2019 to Spring 2020
SAGE GT Educator Grant Application Deadline November 22 – Apply at gc-sage.org. Recipients announced in December! SAGE / Campus GT Playdate - Dove Elementary – Nov. 15 – 3 pm – Dove Park SAGE / Campus GT Playdate - Colleyville Elementary – Nov. 20 – after school – Kidsville giftED 2019 — Annual Conference of … Continue reading SAGE Calendar Preview: Winter 2019 to Spring 2020
GT Educator of the Month: Timothy Spitsberg, CTMS ASPIRE Humanities 7th
The parent who nominated Mr. Spitsberg wrote: "My twice-exceptional 7th grader is in Mr. Spitsberg's Humanities class. He has gone above and beyond with a solution-focused mindset to engage and motivate my child in a subject that is not their favorite. Mr. Spitsberg's willingness to communicate with me and try a variety of strategies until we find success has increased my … Continue reading GT Educator of the Month: Timothy Spitsberg, CTMS ASPIRE Humanities 7th
[ Archive ] Our 2019 advocacy for Gifted Education funding in Texas House Bill 3
The following announcements appear in reverse chronological order SENATE INTERIM CHARGES INCLUDE REVIEW OF IMPACT OF G/T ALLOTMENT REPEAL Source: https://www.txgifted.org/blog_home.asp?display=54 By: TXGiftedOn: 11/02/2019 09:56:08In: Announcements This week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released 116 Senate Committee charges to study in the interim before the 2021 legislative session, including one to review the impact of HB3 on G/T … Continue reading [ Archive ] Our 2019 advocacy for Gifted Education funding in Texas House Bill 3
2019 Fundraiser: Dave & Buster’s Power Cards
SAGE is selling Dave & Buster’s game cards — and 50% of your purchase will go toward grants, scholarships, and programs for gifted educators, students and parents. Nov. 7: Purchase deadlineNov. 14: Pick up your cards at SAGE 2019 Gifted Pathways eventAfter Nov. 14: We will deliver/mail any cards not picked up >>> Buy Now <<< Buying Options for … Continue reading 2019 Fundraiser: Dave & Buster’s Power Cards
Oct. 29: Parent Discussion Group
Are you interested in getting together with other parents to discuss topics relevant to raising a gifted/talented child? We are planning an informal meet-up on October 29, 2019 to discuss characteristics of gifted children. Please contact Kimberly Phoenix at community@gc-sage.org to get more information and put your name on the list of interested parents.
GCISD Council of PTAs votes to establish the “Exceptional Children Committee”
The GCISD Council of PTAs established the Exceptional Children Committee with a vote during its August 2019 board meeting. The committee will make a huge difference for GCISD’s exceptional children who learn in ways that are the exception to the norm, with a learning difference of any kind, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, autism, giftedness, speech … Continue reading GCISD Council of PTAs votes to establish the “Exceptional Children Committee”
Scholar Celebrations: AP and National Merit, 2019-2020
Do you have a Scholar Celebration to share? Let us know at communications@gc-sage.org Advanced Placement Achievements 11 GCISD students earn AP Capstone Diploma 1 student earns AP Seminar and Research Certificate The AP Capstone Diploma program allows students to develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills, both individually and as a team. Students conduct academic … Continue reading Scholar Celebrations: AP and National Merit, 2019-2020