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GIEP. January 2007. Writing GIEPs is a Balancing Act! Balancing…. District Philosophy and State Regulations District Resources and Program Costs Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Perfect Education Class Needs and Individual Needs. Parts of a GIEP. Student Information
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GIEP January 2007
Writing GIEPs is a Balancing Act! Balancing… District Philosophy and State Regulations District Resources and Program Costs Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Perfect Education Class Needs and Individual Needs
Parts of a GIEP • Student Information • Participants in Process • PLEPs: Present Levels of Educational Performance • Academic • Interests • Strengths • NEEDS
Parts of a GIEP (continued) • Annual Goals • Short Term Outcomes • Assessment • Time Line • Specially Designed Instruction • Support Services • Critical Dates Forms are available at: http://www.pde.state.pa.us/gifted_ed/site/default.asp
Now Here’s a Thought.. We measure what we treasure!
Present Levels of Educational Performance In order to write clear and measurable goals you must first establish clearand measurablecurrentpresent levels of educational performance (PLEP).
Present Levels of Educational Performance should… 1) Be data driven (measurable and observable) 2) Identify strengths and prioritize needs 3) Provide a starting point for development of goals 4) Guide development of other areas of the GIEP
Data Driven • Current assessment information must be the foundation for writing PLEPs! • Curriculum based assessment • Evaluations • Permanent products • Teacher/parent/student input • Observations • Interviews • Anecdotal records • PLEP quantify student skill levels in both academic and nonacademic areas • Provides “actionable information”
Nationally Normed Assessments Achievement Tests PSSA SCAT or STEP Psychological Assessments Renzulli Hartman Scale Others?? Local Curriculum Assessments Report cards End of Year Assessments IRI, DRA Classroom Performance Special Products Behavioral and Learning Scales What information does the District already have available?
What other measures might be implemented? • National or Local? • Who is responsible? • What changes should be made to curriculum • Acceleration • Enrichment • Modifications • Adaptations
Identifying Strengths and Prioritize Needs • Address Academic Performance • Include Instructional Strategies and Best Practices • Include Motivators for Student Participation and Learning
Interests and Special Abilities District is not required to include goals for talent areas
Consider Student’s Interests and Accomplishments • Awards • Academic / Athletic Competition • Sports • Animation • Theater • Books • Computer Skills • Digital Design Skills • Instruments Studied • Others? District is not required to include goals for nonacademic areas
Needs • Identification of Student Needs are the BASIS of GIEP • Each need must be addressed by: • A long term goal • short term outcomes • specially designed instruction • Social and Emotional Needs included as appropriate
Needs may also include • Actions that are needed to remediate any relative weakness or closing the gap due to acceleration • Provisions to help the student with psychological/social issues so student has insight into his giftedness, maintains a positive outlook, and remains motivated to learn • Provisions for learning preferences, personality characteristics, or interests
Evaluate PLEPs • Are statements precise or vague? • Is there a basis for measurable goals?
Annual Goal: Overview for Year • Reflects the current level of performance and giftedness • Identifies a focus area for learning
Short-Term Outcomes • Plan steps for reaching annual goals • Provide mechanisms by which progress will be measured • Establish at least one short-term outcome for each annual goal • State outcome • Include objective criteria for achievement • Indicate assessment procedures and timelines
Measurable Outcomes Formula • Student will • Be able to: action/behavior • How well: criteria/level of achievement • Assessment: evaluation • How often: when will action/behavior be assessed?
Meaningful Assessments • Performance criteria should reflect the type of measurement that is meaningful for the skill
% of time # out of # of times With % of accuracy With no more than # of errors Independently With a grade of “□” or higher “□” or better on a rubric or rating scale With “_” out of “_” points on list Criteria Examples
Structured Interviews or Surveys Observations Teacher Developed and Standardized Tests Rating Scales/ Assessment Checklists Student Generated Artifacts Behavioral Observations Portfolio Assessment Curriculum Based Assessments Anecdotal Records Rubrics Evaluation Tools
Specially Designed Instruction • Adapting content, methodology, product or delivery instruction to meet the unique needs of the student: • Acceleration and Enrichment • Compacting • Tiered Assignments • Independent Projects and Activities • Pull-out programs, small group work and one-on-one • Mentor and Apprentice Programs • Distance Learning
Examples of Support Services (provided as appropriate) • Career Counseling • Counseling • Transportation • Technology Education
Who is responsible for the implementation of the GIEP? Gifted Support Staff and Regular Education Teachers
GWR Timelines • GMDE completed within 45 school days • GWR must be written within 10 school days after GMDE • GWR must be given to parents within 5 school days Total 60 days
GIEP Timelines • Invitation to GIEP meeting must be sent 10 calendar days before GIEP Meeting • GIEP completed within 30 calendar days of issuance of GWR • NORA presented at GIEP Meeting or sent by certified mail within 5 calendar days • Parents have 10 calendar days to respond (5 calendar days if sent by mail) • GIEP is reviewed at least yearly at a GIEP Meeting
GIEP Implementation • The GIEP must be implemented no more than 10 school days after it is signed… OR • at the start of the next school year if the GIEP was developed less than 30 days before the last school day of school.
Web Addresses • Appeal Panel Decisions • www.odr.pattan.net • Click “Dispute Resolution” • Gifted Education • www.pagiftededucation.info • www.pde.state.pa.us • Click “K-12” • “Curriculum & Instruction” OR “Special Education” OR “Student Services” • “Gifted Education”
Questions ? Thank You