ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM GT Resource Staff at THES MELISSA BIANCHI LISA DEREMIGIS MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’s Vision 2018 Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (NCTE) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS (NCTM) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF SOCIAL STUDIES (NCSS) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC) NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (NSTA) The mission of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program is to recognize and develop talent in advanced-level students. III II I Exploratory Experiences Advanced-level Content & Skills G/T Instructional Seminars Students as Consumers of Knowledge G/T Enrichment Units And G/T Content Classes G/T Research Investigations & Creative Productions Students as Producers of Knowledge The G/T Education Program goals are to: 1. Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program. 2. Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings. 3. Develop a highly qualified professional staff. 4. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement. Elementary G/T Education Program Instructional Services • • • • • G/T Mathematics for 4th & 5th grades G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 2-5 G/T Instructional Seminars Kindergarten Talent Development Primary Math Support G/T Mathematics • Curriculum is enriched & accelerated by as much as two years • Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills • Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day) • Testing required for students to attain an ability measure as one criteria for determining placement G/T Mathematics • Extension of the Common Core curriculum to meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7th grade • No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity • Emphasis on advanced level problem solving • Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving • Students are assessed using math tests, performance tasks, formative assessments, and class participation G/T Mathematics • 4th Grade Domains: – – – – Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Numbers and Operations – Fractions Geometry • 5th Grade Domains: – – – – – Ratios and Proportional Relationships Number Systems Expressions and Equations Geometry Statistics and Probability G/T Curriculum Extension Units • Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills • 2-3 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 9-12 weeks each • Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher • Multiple criteria used for the selection process College and Career Ready Standards Connections Advanced Level Reading Connections Advanced Level Writing Connections Multiple Intelligences Connections Multicultural Connections G/T CURRICULUM EXTENSION UNIT FRAMEWORK Advanced Level Research Skills Professional Product & Presentation Evaluation Advanced Level Thinking Skills Technology Connections G/T Curriculum Extension Units Grade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS 2 Archaeology, Transportation, Math Enrichment 3 Weather, World Cultures, Math Enrichment 4 Space, Ancient Civilizations, The Chesapeake 5 Oceanography, Politics of Persuasion, Leadership *Additional units as arranged by the G/T resource teacher G/T Instructional Seminars • Designed to develop advanced-level skills in an area of interest for students • Offerings vary based on the needs of the students and grade-level teams • Each unit requires weekly instruction with the • G/T Resource Teacher • Students self-select based on their interest in the topic G/T Volunteer Opportunities Parent Reps: • Two parents needed (one primary and one intermediate) •Meetings about 5 times a year (the first is Sept. 18th, location TBA) • Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback •Email us if you are interested Enrichment Fair Volunteers Parent Academies • For parents and community members who want to learn more about gifted education, Parent Academies offer workshops throughout the school year that investigate topics such as the social and emotional needs of advanced-learners. • First one is October 15 at Hammond HS, 78:30pm • http://www.hcpss.org/gt • Remind is a free, safe, easyto-use communication tool that helps teachers connect instantly with students and parents. • Look for information in the Friday Folder about how to sign up with your child’s class code. Visit Our Website http://thesgifted.weebly.com For additional information: • Schedule a conference with the G/T Resource Teacher at your school. • For district information, consult the HCPSS • G/T brochure & website. www.hcpss.org/gtp • For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website. www.nagc.org Questions?