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ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM Orientation

ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM Orientation. G/T Team. Evelyn Calamari Holly Miles Tracy Stansbury. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC). MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

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ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM Orientation

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  1. ELEMENTARYGIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAMOrientation

  2. G/T Team Evelyn Calamari Holly Miles Tracy Stansbury

  3. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC) • MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS (NCTM) Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF SOCIAL STUDIES (NCSS) • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (NCTE) NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (NSTA) ALIGNMENT

  4. The mission of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Programis to recognize and develop talent in advanced-level students.

  5. III II G/T Research Investigations & Creative Productions I Advanced-level Content & Skills G/T Instructional Seminars G/T Enrichment Units And G/T Content Classes Exploratory Experiences Students as Consumers of Knowledge Students as Producers of Knowledge Ascending Levels of Intellectual Challenge

  6. The G/T Education Program goals are to: Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program. Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings. Develop a highly qualified professional staff. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement.

  7. Elementary G/T Education Program Instructional Services • Talent Development Lessons in Grades 1-5 • Math Enrichment Lessons in Grades 1-3 • G/T Mathematics for 4th & 5th grades • G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 1-5 • G/T Instructional Seminars Grades 2-5 • Kindergarten Talent Spotting Program

  8. G/T Mathematics • Curriculum is enriched & accelerated by as much as two years • Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills • Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day) • Testing required for students to participate

  9. G/T Curriculum Extension Units • Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills • 2-3 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 9-12 weeks each • Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher

  10. G/T Curriculum Extension Units Grade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS 1 Art of Language, Children Like Me 2 Archaeology, Transportation, Grand Prix (math) 3 Bridges, World Cultures, Logic and Reasoning (math) 4 Our Place in Space, Treasure the Chesapeake 5 Leadership, Ocean Systems

  11. Essential Curriculum & Maryland Outcomes Connections Advanced Level Reading Connections Advanced Level Writing Connections Multiple Intelligences Connections Multicultural Connections G/T CURRICULUM EXTENSION UNIT FRAMEWORK Advanced Level Research Skills Advanced Level Thinking Skills Professional Product & Presentation Technology Connections Evaluation

  12. The following criteria are considered when selecting students for CEUs: • Instructional level for reading – Above Grade Level • MSA scores in reading in grades 4 and 5 • Teacher recommendation in Language Arts and related content areas • Talent Development Observation Checklist

  13. Talent Development Lessons • G/T teachers co-teach lessons in every classroom in grades 1-5 at least two times per year • Students are engaged in rich, content-specific discussions based on the lessons. • G/T teachers and classroom teachers are looking for specific advanced level behaviors like advanced language, creativity, inventiveness, or perspective that is beyond age-level peers • Students follow-up the lesson with an independent activity using their new knowledge from the lesson.

  14. G/T Instructional Seminars • Designed to develop advanced-level skills in an area of interest for students for grades 2-5. • Offerings vary based on the needs of the students and grade-level teams • Each unit requires weekly instruction with the G/T Resource Teacher • Students self-select based on their interest in the topic • Students will bring home an application to complete and return. • Take place during recess time.

  15. G/T Instructional Seminars Grade 2- Ms. Calamari -Environmental Heroes -Math is Fun!! Grade 3-Mrs. Miles -Marble Mazes Grade 3- Mrs. Stansbury -Physics of Fun Grade 4- Mrs. Miles -Fairy Tales Adventures 3 -Blue Gills in the Classroom Grade 4-Mrs. Stansbury -Rube Goldberg Challenge Grade 5-Ms. Calamari -Bay Buddies -Out of Sight Origami Grade 5- Mrs. Miles & Mrs. Stansbury -Black Saga Grade 5- Mrs. Stansbury -Rube Goldberg Challenge Grade 5-Mrs. Miles -Battle of the Books

  16. G/T Research Investigations • Highest level of differentiation for students • Investigations last year-long or can be multi-year • Requires one hour of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher • Students self-select based on their passion for a particular topic. • Teacher recommendation is required

  17. G/T Volunteer Opportunities Parent Academy Two parents needed Monthly meetings Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback Classroom Volunteers

  18. For additional information: • Schedule a conference with the G/T Resource Teacher at your school. • For district information, consult the HCPSS G/T brochure & website. www.hcpss.org/gt • For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website. www.nagc.org

  19. Questions?

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