Course Overview
Have you heard of depth and complexity and wondered how to seamlessly integrate it into your teaching? Join us for an engaging virtual book study centered on Gifted Guild's Guide to Depth and Complexity: Finding Your Way Through the Framework by Ian Byrd and Lisa Van Gemert. Designed for both beginners and experienced educators, this collaborative series offers a flexible pathway to elevate critical thinking in your classroom. Beginners will explore foundational concepts through independent reading and discussion, while returning readers can focus on applying the prompts directly to their instruction. Participants can earn up to 9 gifted professional development hours by combining live Zoom discussions with independent reading or applied classroom practice.
Key Outcomes
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Understand Core Frameworks: Analyze the key prompts of depth and complexity to cultivate high-level thinking among diverse learners.
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Integrate Advanced Concepts: Differentiate learning activities by embedding depth and complexity tools into existing curricula.
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Reflect and Collaborate: Share practical implementation experiences and pedagogical insights with peers during virtual discussions.
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Enhance Instructional Design: Develop and refine classroom resources that challenge students to engage with content at deeper levels.
Course Details
📅 Date: 10/1/26 | 10/15/26 | 10/29/26 |11/19/26 | 12/10/26
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided prior to the first session)
👥 Audience: Educators of any grade level or subject area
🎯 Grade Band: K–12
🗣️ Facilitator: Amanda Haney (ahaney@escwr.org)
📖 Must purchase Gifted Guild's Guide to Depth and Complexity: Finding Your Way Through the Framework by Ian Byrd and Lisa Van Gemert prior to the first meeting
- Teacher: Amanda Haney