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GT Conference: MindFlex 2026

Step into a world where ideas grow bigger, perspectives twist in unexpected ways, and learning takes delightful turns as things become curiouser and curiouser! The Region 7 ESC G/T Conference invites you to a day of discovery, connection, and fresh inspiration. Whether you’re new to G/T or a seasoned guide for gifted minds, you’ll find sessions that stretch your thinking, spark creativity, and expand your toolkit for reaching gifted learners. This annual event supports gifted education through practical strategies, meaningful conversations, and innovative ideas you can take straight back to your classroom.

Enjoy opportunities to network with fellow educators from across the region, explore thought-provoking sessions, and even win exciting door prizes. Plus, this conference meets the state requirement for the annual 6-hour G/T update. More details, including session highlights, are coming soon. Mark your calendar, follow your curiosity, and prepare for a day of professional learning that’s sure to leave you wondering what possibilities lie beyond the next turn.

$100.00

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Gifted / Talented

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Administrators
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TPESS 1b Effective instructional practices
TPESS 1d Maximize learning for all students
TTESS 1.3 Knowledge of Students
TTESS 1.4 Activities

*Free/Discounted to Region 7 Districts /Charters ($100)
*Employees of Region 7 ESC (FREE)
GT Coop (FREE)
G/T Professional Development Packag (FREE)

Workshop Materials

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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
Education Service Center
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
6/26/2026 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Maple Room
6/26/2026 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Pine Room*
6/26/2026 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Administration
Lobby
6/26/2026 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Meal Service - Rock Wall
6/26/2026 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Oak Room*
6/26/2026 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

Workshop Presenter(s)

Name
Ginger Canaan
Lori Ashby

Workshop Contacts

Name Type Department E-Mail Phone
MELINDA COOP
Contact mcoop@esc7.net (903) 988-6784

Workshop Liaison(s)

Name Email
Ginger Canaan
gcanaan@esc7.net

Sessions

Friday June 26, 2026
423692 Strong Roots, Tall Trees: Where Strengths Grow Leaders from the Ground Up
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Aspen Room
Mindflex 2026: When students learn the language of their strengths early, they gain a foundation for understanding who they are, how they learn, and how they are uniquely wired to contribute. In this interactive session, participants will explore how the SHINE framework helps gifted learners build self-awareness, confidence, and leadership from the ground up. (Grades K-12)
K-12
73/50
Friday June 26, 2026
423447 Passport to Wonder: Designing Project-Based Learning with a Global Twist
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Innovate* Room
Mindflex 2026: Explore how project-based learning can engage students in authentic investigations of global cultures and perspectives. Participants will learn how to design experiences that build research, collaboration, and presentation skills while fostering global awareness. (Grades 6-8)
Secondary
9/50
Friday June 26, 2026
424907 STEM in a Box
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Dogwood Room*
Explore hands-on STEM learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in K–12 classrooms. Participants will discover practical strategies, ready-to-use resources, and engaging activities that can be immediately implemented to challenge and support gifted learners while fostering problem-solving and innovation.
K-12
7/50
Friday June 26, 2026
423437 How Neuroscience Transforms Classrooms into a Wonderland for Learning!
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Innovate* Room
Mindflex 2026: Explore six core components of education neuroscience that can immediately impact classroom instruction and student engagement. Participants will leave with research-based strategies for creating learning environments that support all learners. (Grades K-12)
K-12
35/50
Friday June 26, 2026
423340 I'm Done! Now What? Engaging Gifted and Early Finishers with Low Prep Ideas
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Magnolia Room
Mindflex 2026: Discover meaningful, low-prep activities that keep gifted learners engaged after completing assigned work. Participants will leave with practical ideas that can be implemented immediately across content areas. (Grades K-8)
K-12
57/60

Special Accommodations
For requests for special accommodations for this workshop, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least ten(10) business days prior to the workshop date.