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Elementary gifted and Talented Orientation

Elementary gifted and Talented Orientation. May 10, 2012. Welcome…. Gifted & Talented Program. Brian Johnson, Director Amy Basket, Facilitator. You know you’re the parent of a gifted child when….

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Elementary gifted and Talented Orientation

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  1. Elementary gifted and Talented Orientation May 10, 2012

  2. Welcome…

  3. Gifted & Talented Program Brian Johnson, Director AmyBasket, Facilitator

  4. You know you’re the parent of a gifted child when… • Your 20-month-old puts the wooden alphabet "P" in the toilet because that's where pee goes... – Shelia • Your 24-month-old is jumping on the bed and playing and laughing and saying perfectly "Look mom, I'm being rambunctious!" – Cairah

  5. You know you are the parent of a gifted child when… • Your 9-year-old won't let you in his room to find out what he is doing, but every few minutes he pops out to 'borrow' something.... 3 rubber bands, a nail file, a paper clip, a AA battery. I really want to know what he is building before I have to call the fire department.  (I never did find out what he was building. He put it in a drawer "until it is done.")

  6. Overview of the Identification Process • Magnet and Cluster—What’s the difference? • Transportation • Information and Communication in the GT program • Enrichment Opportunities • Parent Involvement • Parent Group—BCAAT • Scheduling Building Tours Agenda

  7. Overview of the Identification Process • IQ • The difference between the chronological age and the mental/cognitive age • Achievement Testing • Terra Nova (K & 1) • District Testing • Parent Surveys • Teacher Surveys Special Needs Special Needs Average

  8. Elementary Programs Magnet Acceleration Location: Kolb Elementary Grades 1-5 This program is designed to meet the needs of those students who need academic acceleration. • Grade Level Above Math and English Language Arts • Grade Level Enrichment in Science and Social Studies

  9. Elementary Programs Cluster Enrichment This program is designed to meet the needs of those students who perform above their grade level peers in one or more academic areas. • Enrichment in Math, English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies • Pace of content may be covered at a quicker rate but not at a grade level above The Enrichment Program is available in four locations across the district.

  10. Elementary Programs Cluster Enrichment Locations: Auburn, Hampton, McAlear-Sawden Grades 1-5 Grades K-3 Location: Washington Grades K-3

  11. Transportation If your placement is not at your home school… • BCPS District Residence • Pick up at normal stop with transfer bus to program location • Bus service will be available to the home school only • Non BCPS District Residence • Must provide own transportation to and from school • Transportation will be available if your have a day care provider who lives within the school residence area

  12. Information and Communication • www.bcpsgifted.com • Find out the information you need at the click of a button. • BCAAT Meeting • Program Newsletters • Resources on Parenting • Curriculum Information

  13. Enrichment Opportunities Science Fair

  14. Parent Involvement We need you and your expertise!

  15. Bay City Association of Academically Talented (BCAAT) • Mark Szejbach, President • Barbara Frieden-Weber, Vice President • Susan Elder, Secretary • Janel Blair, Treasurer

  16. Bay City Association of Academically Talented (BCAAT) Building Representatives • JanelNorfleet Kolb • Sara Rybak Hampton • Barbara Frieden-Weber McAlear-Sawden • Lisa SchwiensburgWashington • Brandi Damaska Auburn

  17. Organizations for the Gifted and Talented Child • Bay City Association for the Academically Talented—BCAAT • Membership Benefits • Networking with other families • Fundraising for classroom enrichment • Presentations on topics related to the gifted child and parenting

  18. Organizations for the Gifted and Talented Child • National Association for Gifted Children • Membership Benefits • Parenting for High Potential Magazine • Access to WOW: Webinars on Wednesday • Michigan Association for Gifted Education • Membership Benefits • Newsletters • Email Announcements of Events to bring gifted children and families together

  19. Thank you for coming tonight! This PowerPoint will be available at www.bcpsgifted.comon the GT home page in the near future!

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