Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning)

Online professional learning focused on gifted education. Teacher of all things #gifted. No voo-doo, #ResearchRules. Founded by @MerAustin

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Ready to go for #NAGC23!

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

It was so much fun! Academity provides online, as well as in-person professional learning in gifted ed - anything and everything you need for a turn key experience for your district. #giftededucation #differentiatedinstruction #teacherpd

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

A5/ Resources with gifted role models:
1️⃣ Raising Lifelong Learners: Gifted Readers https://t.co/f3DnqdHLVW
2️⃣Mensa for Kids' Excellence in Reading https://t.co/ZHXqDpZSKY
3️⃣ Inspirational Books for Gifted Students https://t.co/X9KW5jhbWL
#gtchat @meraustin @gtchatmod

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

A3/ I will answer this with some of my favorites that deal with heavy themes many gifted kids yearn to explore:
1️⃣ All Quiet on the Western Front (14+)
2️⃣ The Stranger (16+)
3️⃣ The Outsiders (12+)
4️⃣ A Wrinkle in Time (8+)

#gtchat @meraustin @gtchatmod

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

A2/ Here are some old and new characters that are favorites of mine from literature that are likely gifted: Meg & Charles Wallace Murry from A Wrinkle in Time and Miles Morales from Spider-Man. #gtchat @meraustin @gtchatmod

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

A1/ GT students thrive when engaging with gifted characters in literature! These complex connections foster deep thinking, focus on important issues, and provide enrichment activities and examples of other gifted kids/ intensities. #gtchat @meraustin @gtchatmod

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

We are ready to have some impact!

[✨Dr. Amanda Smith✨ @ASMITHP4S]

Day 1 of @TXGifted Gifted+ Equity has been great!! Learning & passion get to collide here and I’m thankful for the opportunity to be around so many advocates in the field of education!! Thanks @TXGifted for an excellent conference 💙🩵💜 Shout out to @Academity_Learn for the lanyard!! #PUSHFORSUCCESS

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

🌟Hey gifted equity enthusiasts! 🌟 Don't forget to swing by the booth! 🎉 We've got insights, free PD and a little bit of gifted magic waiting for you. 🧠💡 Let's unlock the potential of our brilliant young minds together! 🚀 #GiftedEquity #TXgifted @MerAustin @mrsrazzledazzle

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Great session @TXGifted #GiftedEquity Conference! Teaching Social and Emotional Learning Skills Using Children’s Books @txgifted @sched #whygt https://t.co/I2GVmpR5eE #txgifted @joycemi48685243 & Dr. Shaunice Robinson

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#whyGT @txgifted @meraustin

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#whyGT @txgifted @meraustin

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Gifted education programs can help prepare gifted students for their future careers by exposing them to advanced coursework, research opportunities, and mentorship from experts in their field of interest. @txgifted @meraustin @gtchatmod #gtchat #gtmatters #gtawarenessweek23

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Gifted education programs can help gifted students develop their social and emotional skills. They can interact with like-minded peers who share their interests. @TXGifted @meraustin @gtchatmod #gtchat #whyGT #TAGT #GTAwarenessWeek23

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

#2 Personalized Learning: Gifted education programs offer personalized instruction that is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of gifted students. @txgifted @meraustin #whyGT #gtchat #gtmatters #gtawarenessweek

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

#1 Maximizing Potential: Gifted education programs provide a specialized learning environment that allows gifted students to reach their full academic potential. @txgifted @meraustin #whyGT #gtchat #gtmatters #gtawarenessweek

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Here are the Top 10 Reasons Gifted Education is Important for maximizing the potential of high-ability learners. @MerAustin https://t.co/mKJ2GTlYFy

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Congrats! It was super fun to sponsor the event… the competition was fierce.

[NISD GT & AA @NISDGTAA]

Kicking off a fun few days at #giftED22 with @TXGifted! Last night started with a round of 90s Trivia! We came in 3rd place! #QuizMeBabyOneMoreTime

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Best trivia host ever👇

[Brian Housand @brianhousand]

Time to #carpetdiem and let the learning begin at #giftED22 @TXGifted

[Academity Learning (G/T Professional Learning) @Academity_Learn]

Want to leave more about Academity? Check out this just-published article. https://t.co/6iAADg9zUS #giftED22 @TXGifted