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Making Room for All Learners
Differentiation in Managed Lessons with Gifted Learners in Mind




This session addresses the common belief that highly structured, standards-aligned curricula leave little room for flexibility or student responsiveness. This session explores what meaningful differentiation can look like within scripted lessons, emphasizing strategies that honor pacing guides and instructional intent while still meeting the needs of diverse learners. Participants will examine practical ways to extend thinking, increase depth, and provide appropriate challenge—especially for gifted students—without abandoning the structure of the curriculum. Teachers will leave with a clearer understanding of how to teach with fidelity and intention, rather than teaching only to the middle.

Keywords: elementary, secondary, gifted, GT, gt, gifted and talented, differentiation, curriculum, K-12, teaching strategies, Pop Up


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This session addresses the common belief that highly structured, standards-aligned curricula leave little room for flexibility or student responsiveness. This session explores what meaningful differentiation can look like within scripted lessons, emphasizing strategies that honor pacing guides and instructional intent while still meeting the needs of diverse learners. Participants will examine practical ways to extend thinking, increase depth, and provide appropriate challenge—especially for gifted students—without abandoning the structure of the curriculum. Teachers will leave with a clearer understanding of how to teach with fidelity and intention, rather than teaching only to the middle.

THERE ARE TWO PRICE TIERS FOR THIS EVENT

  1. REGION 10 GIFTED AND TALENTED COOPERATIVE MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE REGISTRATION
  2. IN-REGION/OUT OF REGION, NON-COOPERATIVE MEMBERS PAY $125
DISCOUNTS WILL BE REFLECTED AT CHECKOUT.
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Session ID:
2693777
Credits Available:
(3) GT
Seats Available:
0
Fee:
$125.00
Contact Person:
Jackie Stuckey
Instructor(s):
Jessica Gitzinger
Date Time Location
6/9/2026 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
FRISCO ISD
9889 Wade Blvd, Frisco, 75035
Region 10 Education Service Center
 
Second Location
400 E. Spring Valley Rd.
 
904 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081-5101
 
Richardson, TX 75081
 
 
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