Vanessa Heller
@hell2teach.bsky.social
Educator & ally, contributor to “Teaching for Racial Equity: Becoming Interrupters” & @acces2equityed & blogs, Presenter/Trainer in #Inquiry #PBL #GiftEd, Everyone Academy Ambassador, President:Tri-County GATE Council, Exec. Board Member: Gold Coast CUE
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Don’t miss our #GATE Date this Thursday at 3:30 PM! 🎯
Join here: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
This is a fun, informal way to:
✨ Swap ideas & strategies
✨ Ask GATE-related questions
✨ Collaborate with like-minded educators
✨ Get the support you need to make GATE work for you and your students
Join here: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
This is a fun, informal way to:
✨ Swap ideas & strategies
✨ Ask GATE-related questions
✨ Collaborate with like-minded educators
✨ Get the support you need to make GATE work for you and your students
Tri-County GATE Council - GATE DATE
GATE DATE Zoom:
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November 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Don’t miss our #GATE Date this Thursday at 3:30 PM! 🎯
Join here: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
This is a fun, informal way to:
✨ Swap ideas & strategies
✨ Ask GATE-related questions
✨ Collaborate with like-minded educators
✨ Get the support you need to make GATE work for you and your students
Join here: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
This is a fun, informal way to:
✨ Swap ideas & strategies
✨ Ask GATE-related questions
✨ Collaborate with like-minded educators
✨ Get the support you need to make GATE work for you and your students
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"As districts across the country scale back or even eliminate their gifted programs, differentiation often becomes the only way that gifted students can access appropriate levels of challenge in regular education classrooms." - J. Potts & T. Toft
www.nagc.org/news/climbin...
www.nagc.org/news/climbin...
October 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
"As districts across the country scale back or even eliminate their gifted programs, differentiation often becomes the only way that gifted students can access appropriate levels of challenge in regular education classrooms." - J. Potts & T. Toft
www.nagc.org/news/climbin...
www.nagc.org/news/climbin...
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Interesting study about IQ and the nature vs. nurture debate! Yes, we MUST challenge our learners at school and at home! Read the article here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/curi...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Interesting study about IQ and the nature vs. nurture debate! Yes, we MUST challenge our learners at school and at home! Read the article here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/curi...
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You’re invited to the free rOxnard Best Practices “Unconference” in Oxnard, CA on 10/4/25! Gold Coast CUE & Tri-County GATE Council hope to see you at Rio Vista Middle School! Register: bit.ly/roxnardunconf
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
September 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
You’re invited to the free rOxnard Best Practices “Unconference” in Oxnard, CA on 10/4/25! Gold Coast CUE & Tri-County GATE Council hope to see you at Rio Vista Middle School! Register: bit.ly/roxnardunconf
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
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You’re invited to the free rOxnard Best Practices “Unconference” in Oxnard, CA on 10/4/25! Gold Coast CUE & Tri-County GATE Council hope to see you at Rio Vista Middle School! Register: bit.ly/roxnardunconf
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
September 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
You’re invited to the free rOxnard Best Practices “Unconference” in Oxnard, CA on 10/4/25! Gold Coast CUE & Tri-County GATE Council hope to see you at Rio Vista Middle School! Register: bit.ly/roxnardunconf
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
Please share our flyer for this event!: www.canva.com/design/DAGsh...
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Support gifted education! Everyone is welcome to our monthly GATE Date to discuss all things giftedness! Troubleshoot ideas, ask questions, share a successful strategy, get resources on gifted basics, paths to identification 2E, 3E, etc. This Th. 9/11/25 PST: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
September 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Support gifted education! Everyone is welcome to our monthly GATE Date to discuss all things giftedness! Troubleshoot ideas, ask questions, share a successful strategy, get resources on gifted basics, paths to identification 2E, 3E, etc. This Th. 9/11/25 PST: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
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Grant apps open for TCGC members! Grant info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Membership info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Membership info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
September 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Grant apps open for TCGC members! Grant info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Membership info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Membership info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
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It's really happening! 10/4/25! is the FREE "Unconference" in Oxnard, CA!
Hosted by Tri-County GATE Council and Gold Coast CUE, this EdCamp-style half-day best practices educator event is all about you! Meet your needs and share your experience! Registration coming a.s.a.p!
Hosted by Tri-County GATE Council and Gold Coast CUE, this EdCamp-style half-day best practices educator event is all about you! Meet your needs and share your experience! Registration coming a.s.a.p!
September 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It's really happening! 10/4/25! is the FREE "Unconference" in Oxnard, CA!
Hosted by Tri-County GATE Council and Gold Coast CUE, this EdCamp-style half-day best practices educator event is all about you! Meet your needs and share your experience! Registration coming a.s.a.p!
Hosted by Tri-County GATE Council and Gold Coast CUE, this EdCamp-style half-day best practices educator event is all about you! Meet your needs and share your experience! Registration coming a.s.a.p!
This Thursday!
Join TriCounty GATE Council on a GATE Date, Th. 8/14/25 at 3:30 PST on Zoom to chat about all things gifted education! sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
#GATE #giftedandtalented #gifted
#GATE #giftedandtalented #gifted
Tri-County GATE Council - GATE DATE
GATE DATE Zoom:
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Passcode: PacificG8
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August 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This Thursday!
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Welcome to the 25-26 School Year with TCGC! Join us on a GATE Date Th. 8/14/25 at 3:30 PST on Zoom to chat about all things gifted education! sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Not a member of TCGC yet? Check out our Fall newsletter for more info! www.canva.com/design/DAGl4...
Not a member of TCGC yet? Check out our Fall newsletter for more info! www.canva.com/design/DAGl4...
August 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Welcome to the 25-26 School Year with TCGC! Join us on a GATE Date Th. 8/14/25 at 3:30 PST on Zoom to chat about all things gifted education! sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
Not a member of TCGC yet? Check out our Fall newsletter for more info! www.canva.com/design/DAGl4...
Not a member of TCGC yet? Check out our Fall newsletter for more info! www.canva.com/design/DAGl4...
I am so excited to attend the @cagifted Summer Institute! Let the learning flow! #gifted #giftedvoices
July 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I am so excited to attend the @cagifted Summer Institute! Let the learning flow! #gifted #giftedvoices
So excited to share more about differentiation best practices and lessons to encourage global awareness at NAGC25, in Pittsburgh, PA. Sign up to join me at nagc.org/nagc25! @NAGCgifted hashtag#gifteded hashtag#NAGC25
July 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
So excited to share more about differentiation best practices and lessons to encourage global awareness at NAGC25, in Pittsburgh, PA. Sign up to join me at nagc.org/nagc25! @NAGCgifted hashtag#gifteded hashtag#NAGC25
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For So. CA colleagues:
Tri-County GATE Council asks you to join our board or serve on a committee.
Election Page: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
TCGC provides a venue for those in education, parents/guardians, and interested people to share info, resources, & programs that support the gifted.
Tri-County GATE Council asks you to join our board or serve on a committee.
Election Page: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
TCGC provides a venue for those in education, parents/guardians, and interested people to share info, resources, & programs that support the gifted.
May 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
For So. CA colleagues:
Tri-County GATE Council asks you to join our board or serve on a committee.
Election Page: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
TCGC provides a venue for those in education, parents/guardians, and interested people to share info, resources, & programs that support the gifted.
Tri-County GATE Council asks you to join our board or serve on a committee.
Election Page: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...
TCGC provides a venue for those in education, parents/guardians, and interested people to share info, resources, & programs that support the gifted.
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Why identify for giftedness? Proper teacher training about high-ability learners and differentiating for all learners is key!
Quotes from "Beyond Gifted Education: Designing and Implementing Advanced Academic Programs" by Peters, Matthews, McBee, & McCoach. This is a must-read!
Quotes from "Beyond Gifted Education: Designing and Implementing Advanced Academic Programs" by Peters, Matthews, McBee, & McCoach. This is a must-read!
April 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Why identify for giftedness? Proper teacher training about high-ability learners and differentiating for all learners is key!
Quotes from "Beyond Gifted Education: Designing and Implementing Advanced Academic Programs" by Peters, Matthews, McBee, & McCoach. This is a must-read!
Quotes from "Beyond Gifted Education: Designing and Implementing Advanced Academic Programs" by Peters, Matthews, McBee, & McCoach. This is a must-read!
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Don't forget! GATE Date is this Thursday (4/10) at 3:30pm. Zoom link is on website homepage. Bring questions and resources to share with other GATE educators in the region. We are here to help!
April 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Don't forget! GATE Date is this Thursday (4/10) at 3:30pm. Zoom link is on website homepage. Bring questions and resources to share with other GATE educators in the region. We are here to help!
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This article is a great read... and why you should attend our FREE screening of "Counted Out" on 3/31/25! Register here: edushare.ing/ce
Math literacy requires more than just calculations.
Whether they’re answering complex problems on an exam or trying to understand the terms of a home loan, students often need to use “reading comprehension, along with math skills” to succeed, @drcelita.bsky.social writes.
🧵1/8 #ITeachMath #MathSky
Whether they’re answering complex problems on an exam or trying to understand the terms of a home loan, students often need to use “reading comprehension, along with math skills” to succeed, @drcelita.bsky.social writes.
🧵1/8 #ITeachMath #MathSky
March 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This article is a great read... and why you should attend our FREE screening of "Counted Out" on 3/31/25! Register here: edushare.ing/ce
Well, the last hug went to MaryAlison at #SpringCUE. So much fun and learning! Thanks @cueinc.bsky.social and my affiliate @goldcoastcue.bsky.social and to beautiful Palm Springs! #EduSky #EdTech
March 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Well, the last hug went to MaryAlison at #SpringCUE. So much fun and learning! Thanks @cueinc.bsky.social and my affiliate @goldcoastcue.bsky.social and to beautiful Palm Springs! #EduSky #EdTech
As the last day of #SpringCUE came to an end, Yaritza Villalba closed with a heartfelt keynote full of not only professional takeaways, but personal ones as well. Thanks @cueinc and @GoldCoastCUE #EduSky #EdTech
March 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
As the last day of #SpringCUE came to an end, Yaritza Villalba closed with a heartfelt keynote full of not only professional takeaways, but personal ones as well. Thanks @cueinc and @GoldCoastCUE #EduSky #EdTech
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“The Report Card” by Andrew Clements is about the over-emphasis on traditional grading practices, purposeful resistance, and hidden genius. Nora Rowley is a super-smart fifth grader, but she doesn’t want the attention for it. But then, her secret is revealed!
March 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“The Report Card” by Andrew Clements is about the over-emphasis on traditional grading practices, purposeful resistance, and hidden genius. Nora Rowley is a super-smart fifth grader, but she doesn’t want the attention for it. But then, her secret is revealed!
Day 2 at #SpringCUE just ended… hugs in hallways on the way to sessions, hugs and community at affiliate meet ups… Gold Coast, Los Angeles, Inland Area, & Nevada folks enjoying the time together. @cueinc.bsky.social @goldcoastcue.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech #BestPractices
March 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Day 2 at #SpringCUE just ended… hugs in hallways on the way to sessions, hugs and community at affiliate meet ups… Gold Coast, Los Angeles, Inland Area, & Nevada folks enjoying the time together. @cueinc.bsky.social @goldcoastcue.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech #BestPractices
Day 2 at #SpringCUE so far… teacher connections are real! @cueinc.bsky.social @goldcoastcue.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech
March 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Day 2 at #SpringCUE so far… teacher connections are real! @cueinc.bsky.social @goldcoastcue.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech
More Day 1 fun with friends at #SpringCUE @goldcoastcue.bsky.social @cueinc.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech
March 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
More Day 1 fun with friends at #SpringCUE @goldcoastcue.bsky.social @cueinc.bsky.social #EduSky #EdTech
Day 1 at #SpringCUE is full of sunshine and smiles from friends!
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Day 1 at #SpringCUE is full of sunshine and smiles from friends!