Arlington Public Schools Gifted Services 2012-2013

1. Arlington Public Schools Gifted Services2012-2013 • Add School Name • Add RTG Name, Resource Teacher for the Gifted • Add email address

2. Arlington Public Schools – Strategic Plan APS Strategic Plan Goal 1: Challenging and Engaging Instruction • Present High and Clear Expectations • Create engaging and motivating program choices • Create challenging, supported, and accepting learning environments

3. APS Strategic Plan Goal 1 • Ensure that every student is challenged and engaged. Differentiation!

4. The Resource Teacher for Gifted has all the extension materials needed to meet the needs of high ability students. A. True B. False False – Classroom teachers have many resources to differentiate the curriculum for their high ability learners. True or False

5. Differentiation of Curriculum

6. Arlington Public Schools Curriculum • Core Curriculum • English • Math • Science • Social Studies

7. English – MS - Literature Study • Elements of Literature • Short Stories • Poetry • Novel excerpts • Nonfiction pieces

8. English - MSReading/Literature Study Grade-Level Concepts/Themes • Survival – 6 • Adaptation – 7 • Interaction – 8 Reserved Book List for study of • Non-fiction • Fiction

9. English – MS Grammar and Writing • Elements of Language • Process writing • Grammar/usage • Connection to Elements of Literature

10. English – MS - Extensions • Gifted Services Literature Units Correspond to grade level concepts/themes • Supplemental writing support

11. Mathematics – MS - Content • Courses Available: • Grade 6: Math 6; Math 7 for Sixth Graders • Grade 7:  Math 7; Math 8 for Seventh Graders; Algebra I Intensified • Grade 8: Math 8; Algebra I; Algebra I Intensified; Geometry Intensified Textbooks and Supplemental Materials • Graphing calculators • Interactive math problems on SMART boards & computers Algebra I, Algebra I intensified & Geometry earn high school credit

12. Mathematics - MS - Extension • Extension Math Activities: • Math Counts http://mathcounts.org/ • Continental Math Leaguehttp://www.continentalmathematicsleague.com/ • Knowledge Masters

13. Science - MS • Textbooks with supplemental materials including experiment kits • General Science • Earth Science • Life Science • Physical Science

14. FOSS Full Option Science System(6-8) • Each FOSS kit includes a teacher guide containing a Resources folio: • annotated listings for nonfiction and fiction books for students • resource books for teachers • software, multimedia, videos, and web sites that extend the hand-on science activities in each module • searchable database to provide additional access to teacher resources on the web • annotated listings for nonfiction and fiction books for students

15. Science grades 7 & 8 Problem-Based Learning Units • Need photo here

16. Science – MS - Extension • Phoebe Knipling Outdoor Lab (6 & 7) • Earth Force (6 & 7) • Hands-on, real-world opportunities to practice civic skills • acquire and understand environmental knowledge, and • develop the skills and motivation to become life-long leaders in addressing environmental issues.

17. Science Extension: (grades 7-12)Individual Student Interest • VJAS (7-12) Virginia Junior Academy of Science Objectives • To discover and encourage scientific aptitude • To foster fellowship between its members and the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) • To encourage students to continue their education in science, engineering and related fields • To develop a background among its members which will eventually lead to membership in the VAS and other professional science organizations • Science Fair (7-12) • School Based, County-wide, Regional, State, International

18. Social Studies - MS • Textbooks with teacher resource kits • Grade 6 US History to 1865 • Grade 7 US History 1865 to Present • Grade 8 World Geography • Supplemental materials from History Alive!

19. MS Social Studies • Performance Assessments – Engaging Scenarios • Problem/issue • Cross-disciplinary • Complex • Authentic/Real-World • Context or Situation

20. MS Social Studies - Performance Assessment – Demonstration/Exhibition • Addressing diverse learning styles • Higher order thinking • Communication with an audience • Real-life audience feedback • Transfer, application, synthesis of content & skills while developing a real-world solution to a problem/issue

21. Social Studies – MS - Extension • Gifted Services Support Materials • William and Mary lessons that correspond to the 6th and 7th grade curricula • Historical fiction related to the concept/theme at each grade level

22. COLLABORATION FOR EFFECTIVE DIFFERENTIATION Classroom Teacher Student Resource Teacher for Gifted

23. Instruction Classroom Environment Planning and Preparation Professional Responsibilities

24. Twice Exceptional Who Are They? A student in grades K through 12 who demonstrate high performance ability or academic potential and who have a cognitive, physical, behavioral, or emotional disability that requires accommodations in order for their potential to be realized.

25. The greatest challenge in serving students who are twice exceptional are the perceptions of most educators that giftedness and special needs are distinct, separate conditions. - Marty Hougen, Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin

26. Advocating for Your Gifted Child with EBD – Emotional & Behavior Disorders • Examining the Issues of 2e Students with EBD • U.S. Income Tax Considerations for Parents of 2e Children • Conference Coverage. Center for Talent Development, SENG • Bob Seney on Books. Seney reviews Wonder • Dr. Sylvia Rimm: "Second Sibling Discouraged by Older Brother." • News. recent news from the 2e community http://www.2enewsletter.com/index.html

27. 2012-2013

28. The Federal Government mandates that all school districts establish a gifted program. A. True B. False FALSE – Each state creates its own gifted regulations. True or False

29. VA Gifted Regulations • Virginia Department of Education regulations state that each school district must develop a plan to identify and provide services to those students who have learning needs beyond the regular instructional program. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/gifted_ed/index.shtml

30. APS is in compliance with Virginia Regulations: • Identify students who require gifted services • Establish continuous educational services to match the needs of gifted learners • Train teachers in ways to provide services • Support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of gifted students

31. Students in APS may be identified in only one academic subject area. A. True B. False True – Students may be identified in one academic subject area. Some students may be identified in more than one area. True or False

32. Gifted Services Identification • Specific Academic Aptitude, K-12 • English • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Visual or Performing Arts, Grades 3-12 • Visual Art • Vocal Music/ Instrumental Music (instruments taught in APS)

33. Screening for Gifted Services • Each year, the total population is screened by school staff to create a pool of candidates based on students’ need for gifted services • Screening is formal – review of testing information • Screening is informal –teacher feedback, parent information, honors, awards, student participation in school events, competitions, etc.

34. Referrals for Gifted Services • Students may be referred for services by their classroom teacher, school personnel, parents/guardians, community leaders, and self or other students until April 1st for the current school year.

35. High IQ test score or high standardized achievement test score automatically qualifies a student to receive gifted services. A. True B. False False – No one criteria guarantees eligibility for APS gifted services. Multiple criteria are used. True or False

36. Eligibility Criteria - Gifted Services in Specific Academic Areas • Nationally Normed Testing Information • Teacher Checklist: Observations of Academic Behaviors • School-based Data • Parent Information • 6-12 Student Self-Assessment

37. Eligibility Criteria - Visual Art or Vocal/Instructional Music Areas – Grades 3-12 • Grades • Parent Information • 6-12 Student Self-Assessment • Art and Music Teacher Referral: Observations of Artistic Behaviors • Student Products

38. Appeals Process • An Appeal is available to families following the eligibility process: • Appeals begin at the school level with the principal • A second level of appeal is a county-wide Gifted Services Administrative Appeals Committee (must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the school level committee decision)

39. Gifted Services Identification • Teacher awareness of student’s abilities and understanding of student’s instructional needs • Opportunities to work with other students who have the ability to reason and problem solve at a high level • RTG availability to support student’s performance and educational program

40. Middle School Gifted Services Activities • Concept Based/Thematic Instruction • Interdisciplinary Units • Critical and Creative Thinking Skills • Creative Problem Solving (CPS) • Mindmapping • Metacognition/Multiple Intelligences

41. Role of Parent – SupportingDifferentiation for Student • Resources for Parents: • Parent Resource Center Materials - 703-228-7239 • National Association for Gifted - www.nagc.org • Virginia Association for Gifted - www.vagifted.org • Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted - www.sengifted.org • 2e Newsletter – http://www.2enewsletter.com • Support your child’s interest to pursue social and cultural opportunities within and beyond his/her strength area(s) • Maintain communication with your child’s classroom teachers, RTG, and counselor to monitor social and academic progress

42. Gifted Services Advisory Committee (GSAC) • Arlington Public School’s Parent Advocacy Group • Part of Advisory Council of Instruction • Monthly meetings • If interested in serving on this committee, please contact Michele Ginnerty (co-chair of GSAC) at mginnerty@verizon.net or Cheryl McCullough (Supervisor, Gifted Services) at cheryl.mccullough@apsva.us

43. RTG Contact Information: • Email Add email • Voice mail: • 703-228-2800 • Extension Add extension

44. Arlington Public Schools Gifted Services • Visit the Arlington Public Schools – • Gifted Services link on the APS Web Site • www.apsva.us/giftedservices Cheryl McCullough, Supervisor, Gifted Services 703-228-6160 or cheryl.mccullough@apsva.us

45. Questions and Exit Cards • General questions that relate to Gifted Services. • Exit Cards: On each table, you will find index cards that can be used if you have a specific question about your child. • Please write the question, your name/your student’s name, your phone number or email, and the best time for me to contact you.