Greg Chapuis Resource Teacher for the Gifted Oakridge Elementary School October 7, 2014

1. Greg Chapuis Resource Teacher for the Gifted Oakridge Elementary School October 7, 2014

2. Agenda/Objectives • Explain the role of the Resource Teacher for the Gifted (RTG). • Provide an overview of gifted services and enrichment resources at Oakridge. * I will to do another presentation later in the year that focuses on the Gifted Identification process.

3. Questions and Exit Cards • On each table you will find index cards that can be used if you have any specific questions. • Please write the question, your name, your child’s name and your contact information as well as the best time for me to contact you

4. Professional Learning Communities Four Key Questions Focus Us on Learning #1 What is it we expect our students to learn? #2 How will we know when they have learned it? #3 How will we provide time and support when they don’t learn it? #4 How will we expand learning when they already know it or learn it quickly?

5. The Role of the RTG • Promote differentiation strategies in the classroom • Provide enrichment and supplemental resources for teachers • Model instructional strategies • Inform staff about gifted education training opportunities • Facilitate the identification process

6. Cluster Grouping • Students in grades 1-5 have been clustered into classrooms balanced classrooms • I plan with and support the classroom teachers with extension activities and projects for those students who have already mastered grade-level content • Support may look different in the various grade levels depending on teacher and student needs

7. Classroom Support Kindergarten Classrooms • Teach critical and creative thinking strategies in all classes every 3 weeks • Integrate grade-level content into the critical and creative thinking lessons • Provide resources and differentiation support as needed

8. Classroom Support 1st through 5th Grade Classrooms • Collaborate for the planning and implementation of lessons • Provide resources and differentiation support • Weekly planning and co-teaching in cluster classrooms • Teach critical and creative thinking strategies in all classes every 5 weeks • Integrate grade-level content into the critical and creative thinking lessons

9. Curriculum Examples • Gifted Literature Units & Craft Lessons • William and Mary Literature Units • Jacob’s Ladder • Project M2 and Project M3 • AIMS Activities • Continental Math League • The Problem Solver Series & Exemplars • Groundworks • Project Clarion Units • Hands On Equations • Word Masters • STEM Lessons • NaNoWriMo! • Research and Simulations

10. Critical & Creative Thinking

11. Core Curriculum Lead Teachers

12. Communication Differentiated Student Progress Form • Quarterly report to parents in report cards in grades 1-5 for identified students • The form documents differentiated instructional strategies and extensions • Please seek me out if you feel like you ever need clarification or explanation

13. Parent Resources • Further information about APS Gifted Services is located on the APS website • www.apsva.us • Click on Curriculum and Instruction • Click on Programs • Click on Gifted Services

14. Contact Information Greg Chapuis, Resource Teacher for the Gifted Email: greg.chapuis@apsva.us Phone: (703) 228-5840 Cheryl McCullough, Supervisor of Gifted Services Email: cheryl.mccullough@apsva.us Phone: (703) 228-6160