A common challenge students face is finding time in a packed academic schedule to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses yet not sacrifice time for electives. Alvin ISD has found a solution in stacking AP Seminar and English II, boosting AP enrollment and providing more students with access to AP Seminar without sacrificing an elective credit. Join the chat to learn more about this unique opportunity for high school students.

Retaining G/T Students Through Family Support
Celeste Sodergren, Ph.D., presents research-driven insights into how families of gifted learners seek supplemental academic support. Using a decision-tree framework, she explores the motivations, barriers, and choices families face, helping district leaders better understand parent needs and improve communication, intervention strategies, and services that more effectively support gifted students and their educational success.





