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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join me for #WAETAG26 in Bellevue, WA 10/9-10/10. I’m presenting two of my most popular sessions on #GATE #Inquiry #PBL #Differentiation @waetag

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join me for #WAETAG26 in Bellevue, WA, October 9-10! I'll be presenting two of my most popular sessions! Register by 9/15/26 for early bird pricing! #GiftEd #GATE #Inquiry #UDL #PBL #Giftedness @waetag

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Join me virtually August 23-25 for The Complete 180 Conference! - practice classroom strategies - leadership insights - AI tools - actionable resources to start the school year Register here: impact-courses.com/conference @ditchthattextbook.com

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Secondary colleagues! As chair of NCTE’s Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazine Awards (REALM), the deadline to submit lit mags is July 31st! Open to middle & secondary schools, and colleges & universities, in the US, US territories, Canada, & American schools abroad.

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Join me and keynote speaker @brianhousand.bsky.social at the 2026 Utah Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, June 9-10th, in Bluffdale, UT! Register here: uagc.org/event-6552066 #GiftEd #GATE #BestPractices #Inquiry #PBL

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

@cagifted has a special place in my heart! I have been attending and presenting at their annual #GiftED conference for many years now. I wouldn't miss the learning and the community for anything!

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Let's go #SaturdayTeachers! I'm back from presenting at TCEA in Texas in time to present at Cal State University Channel Islands for SuperBold Saturday! February 7th!!!!! That's tomorrow! Hosted by Gold Coast CUE! We have a few spots left! Register: bit.ly/superbold26

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

To our GATE/TAG community! Our colleague, Dr. Lin Lim, is conducting a research study. If you meet the qualifications listed, please consider participating. Form link: forms.gle/C5NtaPvu3zPTtrBJ9 Please share this opportunity!

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Attention Southern CA educators! Gold Coast CUE's SuperBold 2026 is this Saturday, the 7th!! That's tomorrow, folks! Join us at CSUCI for a fun day of learning and a social afterwards! Register at: bit.ly/SuperBold26 Check out our session offerings: superboldsaturday2026.sched.com?_gl=1*1jre2h...

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Prep for Super Bowl weekend on SuperBold Saturday! Register for the @goldcoastcue.bsky.social one-day #BestPractices conference. @jcorippo.bsky.social of #EduProtocols is keynoting! I'm also presenting on #giftedEd! See you 2/7/26 at Cal State Channel Islands! www.eventbrite.com/e/gold-coast...

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

I'm excited to present in TX for Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) for the first time! I'll be sharing knowledge about hashtag#bestpractices in hashtag#differentiation and hashtag#inquirybasedlearning @tcea_org

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

May flights be in my favor! Looking forward to presenting at #NAGC25 in Pittsburgh and then #NCTE25 in Denver! #NAGC @ncte.org

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

"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...

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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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Gold Coast CUE @goldcoastcue.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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...

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Grant apps open for TCGC members! Grant info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou... Membership info: sites.google.com/view/tri-cou...

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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!

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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...

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I am so excited to attend the @cagifted Summer Institute! Let the learning flow! #gifted #giftedvoices

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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.

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

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!

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

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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Gold Coast CUE @goldcoastcue.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

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

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

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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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

“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!

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Day 1 at #SpringCUE is full of sunshine and smiles from friends!

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I’ll be attending and presenting!

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

So much fun seeing former students on stage!!! Tonight was all about Sarah in her show: A VERY GLASSY SKETCH SHOW PRESENTS: MAR10 MADNESS. I got to see a bunch of @MCMS_Panthers and I won the raffle too! @oakparkusd

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Sa. 4/5 is the @tricountyg8.bsky.social GATE Council Colloquium in Carpinteria, CA! Tri-County GATE Council is happy to share #BestPractices in #GiftEd #2E #Differentiation and more! I'll be presenting and we have an amazing keynote by Julie Hull, President of CA Association for the Gifted! #EduSky

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Let’s celebrate the dedicated educators, administrators, and all those who support our gifted/high potential learners! @cagifted put on an amazing #CAGcon25 this weekend! It was a pleasure to present, learn, and collaborate with those who care deeply about students. #GATE #GiftEd

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

@cagifted has officially begun! The executive board inspired us with their opening words about the importance of advocating for our #gifted learners and the educators and families who nurture them. #EduSky #GATE #CAGcon25

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Tri County GATE Council (TCGC) @tricountyg8.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

“Matilda” by Roald Dahl stars a magical child “who feels like an outcast until meeting a special mentor”.(byrdseed.com) “Matilda” has also been adapted for stage and screen!

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

This weekend!!!! @cagifted annual conference is 3/1-3/2! As a presenter for CAG for years, I am always excited to share #BestPractices with colleagues who serve our #GiftEd and #HighPotential learners! #UDL #Differentiation #Inquiry www.cagifted.org/events

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

As President of Tri County GATE Council, I highly recommend this half day Gifted Education Colloquium In Carpinteria, CA on April 5th!

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Don’t miss out on “It’s Your Choice: A Differentiation Celebration” at NAGC’s Teachers Virtual Summit, Feb. 25-26, 2025! 🎉 Learn practical strategies to empower students with meaningful choices while keeping your classroom structured and engaging. Register: NAGC.org/Summit25 youtu.be/jMidIPNC8Eo?...

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Empower Your Students with Choice! | 2025 NAGC Teachers Summit

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 18/02/2025

There's just under a month left to apply for one of our research grants: ncte.org/research/res... We invite proposals from teachers, teacher researchers and teacher educators who are members of NCTE. Grants will be awarded for periods of up to one year and up to $4,000 over the life of the grant.

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

It's conference season! I'm presenting at the National Association of Gifted Children Teachers' Virtual Summit on 2/25 and at the California Association for the Gifted annual conference on March 1st-2nd! I hope to see you at one or both events! #GiftedEd #GATE #UDL #BestPractices #Differentiation

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Vanessa Heller @hell2teach.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

For my educator friends who want to learn more about differentiation and gifted/high-potential education, please consider (virtually) attending the NAGC Teachers' Summit. Recordings will be available to view for 60 days after the event too! Register: nagc.org/page/summit25

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