Discover how to engage gifted learners by tapping into what we know about the brain! This interactive professional development session explores research-based strategies from Brain-Based Learning With Gifted Students by Kathryn Fishman-Weaver. Designed for educators of gifted students in grades 3–6, this training bridges neuroscience with practical, classroom-ready tools to enhance motivation, metacognition, creativity, and well-being.
Participants will:
- Gain foundational understanding of how learning happens in the brain and why this matters for gifted students.
- Explore the concepts of neuroplasticity, curiosity, and metacognition, and how to teach these directly to students.
- Engage with sample activities that model brain-based strategies aligned to gifted programming standards.
- Discuss extension ideas to apply these strategies across content areas and differentiated learning environments.
Whether you’re new to gifted education or looking to deepen your teaching toolkit, this session will empower you with engaging, research-backed approaches to meet the unique needs of high-ability learners. Join us for two hours of insight, inspiration, and actionable ideas you can use right away.
Completion of the class will result in 2 hours of recertification credit. This class can contribute towards a gifted endorsement.
Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Pima County School Superintendent's Office (PCSSO).
- Contact Name: Marianne Landrith
- Phone No: 520-724-8451
- Email Address: marianne.landrith@pima.gov