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Welcome, GATE parents!

Welcome, GATE parents!. Amy Cochren Language Arts, Foreign Language GATE coordinator. California Association for the Gifted. Quarterly publication Professional Development for educators Support for parents of gifted 46 th annual CAG convention: Feb. 13-15

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Welcome, GATE parents!

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  1. Welcome, GATE parents! Amy Cochren Language Arts, Foreign Language GATE coordinator

  2. California Association for the Gifted • Quarterly publication • Professional Development for educators • Support for parents of gifted • 46th annual CAG convention: Feb. 13-15 www.cagifed.org or link on GATE blog

  3. Middle School vs. Elementary • Elective Choice • Six to Seven different teachers/classes a day • Clubs • Competitions • PAL organization • Leadership Class

  4. Cluster Grouping • Math and Language Arts • Opportunity to work more closely with other GATE students and a GATE teacher • Differentiation in teaching and learning strategies

  5. Differentiation • Acceleration • Depth • Novelty • Increased Complexity

  6. Students forget to share: 1) My teacher offered choices on an assessment 2) My teacher varied his/her questioning strategies because I was in a GATE cluster 3) My group was given a more complex task in a classroom activity today. 4) My teacher is able to add depth or complexity to our lessons as a result of having a cluster of GATE students in the class. 5) My teacher offered choices on an assignment, test, or project so that I could go “Above and Beyond”.

  7. GATE Teachers are trained in : • Questioning techniques • Assessment strategies • Creation of tiered assignments • Curriculum compacting • Individualizing projects • Facilitating the development of leadership within the classroom

  8. GATE Teachers Are Asked To: • Recognize and nurture behaviors of gifted • Create conditions in which all students are stretched to learn • Provide grouping opportunities for gifted students to work within clusters • Be flexible in their teaching style and comfortable in allowing kids more flexibility in their learning behaviors

  9. Characteristics of GATE students • A strong sense of justice • Insatiable curiosity • Strong problem-solving ability • Keen sense of humor • Demonstration of intense emotional or physical sensitivity • Rapid learning without repetition • Possesses a large store of information about a variety of subjects • Desire to question authority • Perfectionism • Global awareness • Passionate in interest areas

  10. Math Acceleration • Summer testing for incoming 5th grade • Pre-Algebra • Algebra • Geometry • Cluster grouping

  11. Language Arts • Pre and post testing • Vocabulary Power Enrichment • Scripps Spelling Bee Enrichment • Independent Reading Choice and Recommendations • Development of Insight with Response to Literature • Advancement in writing

  12. Electives • Sixth Grade Wheel • Foreign Language • Drama • Multi-Media • Year Book • Leadership • Art • Choir and Instrumental Music • Home Economics

  13. School Power Grants • Technology in the Classroom • My Access! • Computers on Wheels • Zero Period • Individual Teacher Grants • Renaissance Faire

  14. Clubs: See Thurston Homepage • Spanish and French • Geography • Science Olympiad • Spelling Bee • Vocabulary Power • Shakespeare Club • Anime Club

  15. Clubs: continued • Weightlifting • Running • Soroptomist • Chess • Buddy Club • Broadway Club • Math Stars

  16. Field Trips • Spanish and French Club: various • 6th Grade Science: Catalina • Foreign Language: France • Drama: Broadway • Social Studies: Washington D.C.

  17. AMuseum Offerings • After School • 3:00 – 4:00 • Late Bus Available • Forensic Mystery or Whale Study and Field trip • Renaissance Faire Development

  18. Three D’s to Succeed: • Dedication • Desire • Discipline

  19. GATE Student Involvement • Student Choice • Development of Interests • Promotion of Strengths • Development of Weaknesses: find a challenge area whether it is in work ethic, communication, responsibility, involvement on campus, leadership, etc

  20. Communication • Thurston Homepage and GATE blog • Aeries and Progress Reports • GATE Newsletters (mailed home) • Email teachers for requests

  21. Individual Learning Plans • Sixth Grade: goal setting with Mrs. C and with guidance counselors • Seventh Grade: during class with Mrs. C • Eighth Grade: end of the year with counselors Don’t be afraid to communicate with us if your child needs a more thorough plan!

  22. Math Stars Coach Needed • Parent coach • Sixth and Seventh grade students • Once a week for several months • Competition in the spring • Materials are available

  23. Renaissance Faire • Social Studies and Language Arts collaboration • School Power Grant received • GATE students will host and be experts • Field trip training and independent research

  24. Renaissance Faire Groups • Costuming • Food (a banquet) • Entertainment (jousters, jugglers, etc) • Decoration • Sports • Daily Life

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