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CMS Elementary Talent Development Program

This program aims to support gifted students in maximizing their potential and contributions to the global community. Through differentiated curriculum and instruction, identification, and collaboration, students from diverse backgrounds are provided with enriching educational experiences. The Catalyst Model in the CMS Talent Development Department emphasizes collaboration, shared responsibility, and essential components like flexible pacing of instruction and differentiated education plans. By offering various opportunities and resources, students can excel academically, engage in creative thinking, and develop leadership skills in a supportive environment.

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CMS Elementary Talent Development Program

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  1. CMS Elementary Talent Development Program Talent Development (TD) Catalyst Teacher: Mrs. Ashley MooreE-mail: Ashley.Hanks@cms.k12.nc.us Grade 3-5 Catalyst Classroom Teachers: 3rd: Mrs. Hefner, Ms. Beatty4th: Mr. Rosebrook5th: Mrs. Amato, Mrs. Patterson

  2. CMS Talent Development Mission: Goal: • To provide gifted students the opportunity to maximize their potential, demonstrate their motivation, and realize their contributions to self and the global community. • To support the development of a content-rich educational experience for students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout CMS. Talent Development Department

  3. State AIG Standards • Standard 1: Student Identification • Standard 2: Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction • Standard 3: Personal and Professional Development • Standard 4: Comprehensive Programming within a total School Community • Standard 5: Partnerships • Standard 6: Program Accountability Talent Development Department

  4. The Catalyst Model • Collaboration and Consultation in Gifted Education • Mary S. Landrum, PhD- University of Virginia “Gifted learners are gifted all of the time.” Talent Development Department

  5. The Catalyst Model • Shared responsibility via collaboration • Classroom Teachers, • TD Catalyst Teacher/Facilitator- Mrs. Moore, • Administrators- Ms. Holbrook & Mrs. Brammer, • Other members of the school’s teaching staff who contribute to the academic progress of gifted learners • Indirect Services • Direct Services Talent Development Department

  6. The Catalyst Model:Indirect & Direct Services Indirect services may include: Direct services may include: • Collaboration with regard to lessons and activities • The lessons and activities are used by the classroom teacher in the regular classroom • Gifted identification • Professional Development for teachers and staff • Projects, Contracts • Gifted identification • Demonstration lessons • Small group instruction • Pull out for a set period of time (project) • Activities related to classroom instruction Talent Development Department

  7. The Catalyst Model: Essential Components • To effectively implement the Catalyst model, certain essential components should be recognized: • Flexible pacing of instruction • Supplementary materials recommended by the TD specialist • Cluster grouping (5 or more) • Pull-out services employed only when absolutely necessary and after having ruled out collaborative efforts Talent Development Department

  8. The Catalyst Model: Essential Components continued • To effectively implement the Catalyst model, certain essential components should be recognized:| • Planning time: Classroom & TD teachers • TD catalyst teacher participation in professional development (monthly meetings) • Daily planning time scheduled for the TD catalyst teacher to research, collect, and develop lessons and activities • Administrative support Talent Development Department

  9. Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) • All identified gifted learners have a DEP • Student’s needs determine differentiation • Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) is with regard to: • Environment • Curriculum • Extracurricular Activities • Instructional Strategies • Social and Emotional Needs Talent Development Department

  10. Grade-Level Breakout Sessions: • *Common Core, Essential Standards, and More • Curriculum and/or Instructional Strategies • Special Projects • 3rd Grade: Ms. Beatty, Mrs. Hefner • 4th Grade: Mr. Rosebrook • 5th Grade: Mrs. Amato, Mrs. Patterson Talent Development Department

  11. Thank-you! THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS SESSION! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILD! Talent Development Department

  12. Opportunities and resources for learners to… • attain levels of academic achievement consistent with their abilities • engage in abstract, creative, and affective reasoning • apply insightful questioning • develop a capacity to see interconnections among disciplines • practice self-directed learning and independent problem solving • strive for self actualization • maximize their leadership potential • become active participants in the global community Talent Development Department

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