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Introduction to Gifted and Talented Education. Gifted Parent Meeting December 9, 2009. Carol Machamer, Gifted and Talented Coordinator. Introduction: Lincoln High School Administration. Mr. Jose F. Torres, Principal Ms. Rosa Diaz-Denny, Assistant Principal, Gifted Programs.
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Introduction to Gifted and Talented Education Gifted Parent Meeting December 9, 2009 Carol Machamer, Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Introduction:Lincoln High School Administration Mr. Jose F. Torres, Principal Ms. Rosa Diaz-Denny, Assistant Principal, Gifted Programs
GATE Committee: • Ms. C. Machamer, Gifted Coordinator, AP Art Teacher • Mr. D. Gil, Parent Representative • Mr. F. Nava, EL Coordinator • Mr. L. Mowrey, SLC Lead Teacher
Introduction Gifted Programs and School for Advanced Studies • Lincoln has been a SAS School for 10 years • Gifted is a schoolwide program. • Gifted covers all Small Learning Communities (SLCs) • AB2313-Education appropriate to individual capabilities. • Develop to their highest possible level.
Understanding Student Information • Review your personal data on a regular basis • Gifted categories #751, 752, 754 • Gifted categories: Intellectual, Specific Academic: Math, English, Science, Social Studies, High Achievement, Highly Gifted, Talented (Arts), Leadership, Creativity
District Recommendations for Gifted Students in SAS Schools • Four years of acceleration in Gifted Area or Area of Student Interest • 9th Grade-Honors or Advanced Placement in Gifted Area or Area of Student Interest. • Minimum - 1 honors class or concurrent enrollment in 2 levels of Gifted area.
District Recommendations for Gifted Students (Continued) • 10th Grade - Minimum 2 Honors or 1 Honors and 1 Advanced Placement class • 11th Grade - Minimum 2 Honors and 1 Advanced Placement class • 12th Grade - Minimum 2 Honors and 2 Advanced Placement classes or concurrent enrollment in the College Programs.
What if my Gifted Child has poor grades? • They need motivation and support from home and school, simultaneously. • Many gifted students have fluctuating grades. • It is a Myth, an untruth, that all Gifted Students are “good” at all subjects. • They need motivation and support from home and school, simultaneously. • Are your Gifted Children with other Gifted Children-”Clustered” (Cluster ratios)
Poor Grades (Continued) Suggestions: • Arrange for tutoring support • Speak w/teachers and counselors-frequently • Get permission and visit the class during class time. • Monitor progress • Know your child’s friends and their parents
Gifted Committee InvolvementInput from our parents is important • Parent input on Yearly Program Assessment • Budget • Programs Goals • Conferences