Thank you for choosing to complete this one-hour online course.  The "PICK SIX" options began May 15, 2026 and will give you more variety and convenience in completing your annual six-hour GT Update.  Each of these "Pick Six" one-hour courses counts as one hour of credit/PD toward you six-hour state mandated hours.  The courses will end on May 31, 2027. PLEASE remember to print your certificate after completing the course.  You will find your certificate ready to print in your Region 8 ESC teacher account.  You can complete the short survey and then print your certificate.

Creating and maintaining advocacy on your campus and in your community to support gifted education is essential to ensure that advanced learners receive appropriately challenging, equitable, and sustained opportunities to reach their full potential. Without consistent advocacy, gifted programs are often misunderstood, underfunded, or deprioritized, leading to unmet academic and social-emotional needs among these students. Effective advocacy builds awareness among educators, families, and community stakeholders about the unique characteristics of gifted learners, promotes policies and practices that support differentiated instruction and enrichment, and helps secure the resources necessary for program continuity. Ultimately, strong advocacy fosters a culture that values intellectual diversity, supports excellence, and ensures that gifted students are not overlooked but instead are empowered to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the