G ifted A nd T alented E ducation Advanced Programs Overview Career Technology Education Overview Tuesday, September

1. Gifted AndTalentedEducationAdvanced Programs OverviewCareer Technology Education OverviewTuesday, September 11, 2012

2. Washington County Public School GATE Programs challenge students to reach their full potential by nurturing creativity, high-level thinking, risk-taking, and life-long learning. Every teacher trained Every child learning something new every day

3. Background: Maryland Annotated Codefor Gifted and Talented Education “Gifted and talented student" means an elementary or secondary student who is identified by professionally qualified individuals as:

4. Having outstanding talent and performing, or showing the potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with other students of a similar age, experience, or environment; Background: Maryland Annotated Codefor Gifted and Talented Education

5. “However gifted an individual is at the outset, if his or her talents cannot be developed because of his or her social condition, because of the surrounding circumstances, these talents will be still-born.” Simone de Beauvoir

6. Background: Maryland Annotated Codefor Gifted and Talented Education • Exhibiting high performance capability in intellectual, creative, or artistic areas;

7. Background: Maryland Annotated Codefor Gifted and Talented Education 3. Possessing an unusual leadership capacity;

8. Background: Maryland Annotated Codefor Gifted and Talented Education OR 4. Excelling in specific academic fields.

9. The General Assembly finds that: A gifted and talented student needs different services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to develop the student's potential. Maryland Annotated Code:Continued

10. The General Assembly finds that: 2. Gifted and talented students are to be found in youth from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor. (Section 8: 201-202) Maryland Annotated Code:Continued

11. Maryland offers a continuum of services in gifted education; some serving all students, and some considerably fewer. As program intensity increases, the number of students participating decreases. Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented EducationOverview

12. Nurture critical and creative thinking and problem solving in all students (all or most). Discussion protocols Higher-order questioning Inquiry-based learning Primary Talent Development Student-centered mathematics Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented EducationLevel 1

13. Provide additional challenge and enrichment as needed (many). School-Based GATE, Merit, and Honors Elementary Signature Language Program (Spanish). Bester, Boonsboro, Greenbrier, Old Forge, Paramount, Pleasant Valley, Potomac Heights, Sharpsburg, and Smithsburg Challenges and contests. Destination Imagination, Geography Bee, National History Day, Stock Market Game, etc. Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented EducationLevel 2

14. Identify and develop demonstrated talent areas (some). Academy and CTE Programs Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ESSENCE WCPS Magnet Programs WCTHS Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented EducationLevel 3

15. Expand expectations for highest achievers (few). Full-grade acceleration Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth participation Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented EducationLevel 4

16. .02 Identification of Gifted and Talented Students • Norm-referenced testing for all students in grades 1 and 5 (aptitude) • Parent/teacher referral (potential and performance) • Implementation of Primary Talent Development for PreK-2 (potential and performance)

17. .02 Identification of Gifted and Talented Students School Level • GATE Review Team • Follow GATE Review Team Protocol. • Use GATE Services Referral Instrument. • Analyze data and make recommendations for students requiring services PreK-5.

18. .02 IdentificationWhat is PTD for PreK-2? • A science-based expert thinking curriculum based on gifted education. • Exposes students to kinesthetic, STEM experiences that introduce the following behaviors over time: • Perceptive • Inquisitive • Communicative • Creative • Resourceful • Leadership • Persistence

19. .02 IdentificationWhat is PTD for PreK-2? Each lesson incorporates the Essential Strategies that may be reinforced in other subject areas: • Analyzing Attributes • Questioning • Creative Problem Solving “Successful Intelligence” is the synergy of these intelligences: • Analytical • Creative • Practical

20. .02 IdentificationWhat is PTD for PreK-2? • Students responses to tasks are rated on a REPI scale as the Essential Skills are taught: • Readiness • Emergent • Progressing • Independent

21. .03 Programs and Services:Elementary and Middle GATE • GATE staff working with grades PreK-5. • Magnet and Merit (grades 6-8) • Primary Talent Development • Parent meetings • Informational • Student support • MEGS Conference October 19th • www.wcpscollegeandcareer.weebly.com

22. .03 Programs and Services: Elementary GATE • Acceleration/enrichment, shared inquiry, STEM-based projects, other project-based instruction. • Provide instruction through flexible grouping. • Facilitate opportunities for extended inquiry that support core curricular objectives. • Provide opportunities to participate in co/extra-curricular activities.

23. .03 Programs and Services: Middle School GATE • Merit-level (accelerated and enriched) classes. • English, math, science, social studies, world languages. • All fifth-grade students screened using instruments that assess aptitude, performance, and potential . • Parents may nominate without using GATE Referral Instrument.

24. Boonsboro Elementary Magnet Program for World Languages and Global Communication Emma K. Doub Elementary Magnet Program for Integrated Arts and Technology Fountaindale Elementary Magnet Program for the Arts and Academic Excellence Williamsport Elementary Magnet Program for Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) .03 Programs and Services:Elementary Magnet Programs

25. .03 Programs and Services: Elementary Magnet • Programs for our most gifted students. • All first-grade students screened and invited to apply to Magnet Programs. • Students in grades 2-4 will be recommended by GATE teacher, classroom teacher, or parent referral. • Openings at Boonsboro, Doub, and Fountaindale.

26. .03 Programs and Services: Elementary Magnet • Screen first, then apply. • Multiple indicators of potential are used during application process: • Norm-referenced testing • Interview with task • Reading level • Teacher perception instruments • State testing • Grades COMPOSITE SCORE =

27. Middle School Magnet ProgramsGrades 6, 7, and 8 • Boonsboro Middle School Magnet Program for World Languages and Global Communication • E. Russell Hicks Middle School Magnet Program for Media Technology, the Humanities, and Communication • Springfield Middle School Magnet Program for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)

28. .03 Programs and Services: Middle School Magnet • Programs for our most advanced students. • All fifth-grade students screened and invited to apply to Magnet Programs. • Students in grades 6-7 will be recommended by classroom teacher, Lead Teacher, or parent referral.

29. .03 Programs and Services: Middle School Magnet • Openings at Springfield. • Use the GATE Referral Instrument. • Send the completed Referral Instrument to the Office of Advanced Programs, along with evidence of the indicators.

30. .03 Programs and Services: Middle School Magnet • Screen first, then apply. • Multiple indicators of potential are used during application process: • Norm-referenced testing • Interview with task • Reading level • Teacher perception instruments • State testing • Grades COMPOSITE SCORE =

31. “The greatest waste in all the world is living below our potential.” Harold B. Lee

32. Signature Programs for Emergent Scholars:Advancement Via Individual Determination • AVID • Located at ERHMS, NMS, SpMS, WHMS, NHHS, SHHS, and WHS. • Student support and college readiness system for students who have the desire and determination to attend a four-year college.

33. Signature Programs for Emergent Scholars:Advancement Via Individual Determination • First-generation students who are in the academic “middle.” • Enrolls students in the AVID elective class and advanced-level coursework as per their academic strengths.

34. High School Choices • Academies and CTE Programs • ALL Schools: Advanced Placement and Honors Courses • Barbara Ingram School for the Arts • North Hagerstown High School • AVID- Advancement Via Individual Determination • International Baccalaureate Programme

35. High School Choices • South Hagerstown High School • Academic Leadership Academy • AVID • Washington County Technical High School • Williamsport High School • AVID • S.T.E.M.

36. “Believing in people before they have proved themselves is the key to motivating people to reach their potential.” John C. Maxwell

37. Questions? How do I begin to navigate the road to college? • Speak with the College Prep Teacher, counselor(s), or contact Mrs. Beth Moore. • Visit www.wcpscollegeandcareer.weebly.com

38. Career and Technology Education (CTE) Programs

39. Key Components of CTE Programs • Specific course sequences leading to a culminating course • Concentrated instruction • Specialized skills gained • “Value Added” components • Industry or State certificate programs. • College credit at a variety of institutions

40. Current CTE ProgramsThree Approaches • Local school career and technology education completer programs • School based Career Academies* • Technical High School specializedcompleter programs

41. CTE completers offered in each school

42. Boonsboro High School • Agriculture • General Agriculture • Horticulture • Business Education • Finance and Accounting • Business Management • Administrative Services • Marketing • Drafting and Technical Drawing • Youth Apprenticeship Carpentry (NCCER I)

43. Clear Spring High School Business Education Finance and Accounting Business Management Administrative Services • Environmental, Agricultural Science Academy* • Plant • Animal • Natural Resources • Agriculture • General Agriculture • Horticulture • Natural Resources • Family and Consumer Science • Child Care

44. Hancock Middle/Senior High School • Business Education • Finance and Accounting • Business Management • Administrative Services • Drafting and Technical Drawing • Family and Consumer Sciences • Child Care

45. North Hagerstown High School • Academy of Teaching Professions * • Academy of Medical Careers* • Family and Consumer Science • Child Care • Food and Beverage Management • Computer Science – not yet a completer, classes currently are electives

46. Smithsburg High School • Agriculture • National curriculum • Plant Production • Animal Production • Mechanical Applications • Horticulture • Business Education • Finance and Accounting • Business Management • Administrative Services • Computer Science – not yet a completer, classes currently are electives

47. South Hagerstown High School • Academy of Finance* • Oracle Academy* • Academy of Teaching Professions* • Business Education • Finance and Accounting • Business Management • Administrative Services • Drafting and Technical Drawing • Family and consumer Science • Food and Beverage Management

48. Williamsport High School • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Academy* • PLTW Pre-Mechanical Engineering • PLTW Pre-Aerospace Engineering • PLTW Pre-environmental Engineering • Engineering and Manufacturing • Business Education • Drafting and Technical Drawing • Family and Consumer Sciences • Child Care

49. Washington County Technical High School • Academy of Biomedical Science (PLTW)* • Academy of Health Professions* • Automotive Technology • Automotive Collision Repair • Carpentry (NCCER 2) • CISCO Academy* • Computer Game Development & Animation • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice • Culinary Arts • Digital Communications • Early Childhood Professions • Electrical Construction (NCCER 2) • Environmental Horticulture & Landscape Design • Graphic Communications & Printing • Multimedia & Graphic Design • Pre-Civil Engineering and Architecture Academy – PLTW*

50. Other WCPS Specialized Completer Programs • Fire & Rescue Academy* (Available to students from all schools @ South Hagerstown HS • Career Research and Development (Available @ BHS, EHS, SHHS, WHS)