Transcript Clarksville G/T

Dayton Oaks
Elementary School
Howard County Gifted and Talented
Education Program
Mrs. Liz Crosby
Mrs. Joy Mangiulli
The mission of the
Howard County
Gifted and Talented Education
Program
is to
recognize and develop talent in
advanced-level students.
The G/T Education
Program goals are to:
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Accelerate the achievement of students
who participate in the G/T Education
Program.
Increase successful participation of
underrepresented populations of students
in G/T Education Program offerings.
Develop a highly qualified professional
staff.
Develop and implement a comprehensive
plan for G/T Education Program
communication and community
involvement.
School-wide
Enrichment Program
 G/T Mathematics for 4th & 5th grades
 G/T Curriculum Extension Units
 Grades 2-5
 Curriculum Extension Units for
Grade 1
 Instructional Seminars for Grades 2-5
 Schoolwide Enrichment Resources
G/T Mathematics
Participants Identification
 Students are identified for participation through testing.
Students are nominated for testing by teachers and/or
parents.
 Testing takes place in January/February.
 Notification of eligibility is mailed from the G/T Office
around Spring Break.
 Parents of students who do not meet the cut-off score
may request in writing a Placement Review at which
time additional data such as classroom performance
will be considered.
Enrichment
Participants
 We are working with highly able students
as they participate in the Gifted and
Talented Education Program.
 The program is designed to provide
services for students who demonstrate
above average ability, task commitment
and creativity.
Curriculum Extension Units
 Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading,
writing, & thinking skills
 3 CEUs per grade (2nd-5th) per year lasting
approximately 9-12 weeks
 2 CEUs for 1st grade
 Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week
with the G/T Resource Teacher
 Grouping is flexible to meet student needs (Previous
participation does not guarantee participation in
future units.)
 Multiple criteria are used for the selection process.
Advanced Level
Writing
Connections
Multiple
Intelligences
Connections
Essential Curriculum &
Maryland Outcomes
Connections
Advanced Level
Reading
Connections
Multicultural
Connections
G/T
CURRICULUM
EXTENSION UNIT
FRAMEWORK
Advanced
Level
Research
Skills
Professional
Product &
Presentation
Evaluation
Advanced
Level
Thinking
Skills
Technology
Connections
Elementary Curriculum
Extension Units
Grade 2
Grade 4
Are We There Yet?
Can You Dig It?
Math Enrichment Unit
Our Place in Space
Civilizations
Treasure the Chesapeake
Grade 3
Grade 5
Where in the World is
Cinderella?
Bridges
Math Enrichment Unit
Ocean Systems
The Politics of Persuasion
Simulated Congressional Hearing
G/T Research
Investigations
 Highest level of differentiation for
students
 Investigations last year-long or can
be multi-year
 Requires one - two hours of
instruction per week with the G/T
Resource Teacher
 Students self-select based on their
passion for a particular topic. Teacher
recommendation is required
Differentiation
 Differentiation to meet the needs of students
in the classroom.
 This may include:
 Guest lessons
 Gathering resources
 Providing mentors
 Developing lessons with classroom teachers to use with
specific students needing enrichment
 We will work with teachers to ensure
appropriate challenges for all children in the
classroom.
Enrichment Fair
May 16, 2012
 A display of classroom projects from all
grades, K-5
 Curriculum Extension Unit displays
 Math displays
 Student presentations
G/T Parent Academies
 Workshops designed to provide information about
the needs of the gifted child
 For all interested parents and community members
 6 academies offered this year from Sept through
April
 Held from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at varying High Schools in
Columbia
 First Academy for this year is October 10, 2012
Overview of the GT Program; School GT
Representative Meeting
[email protected] or 410-313-6800
For additional
information
 HCPSS G/T brochure & website
www.hcpss.org/gtp
 National Association of Gifted Children
website
www.nagc.org
 GT Resource Teachers E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
Questions???