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ELEMENTARYGIFTED & TALENTED

EDUCATION PROGRAM

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GT Resource Staff at CES:

Jessica Michaelsonjessica_michaelson@hcpss.org

Bob Schwabrobert_schwab@hcpss.org

Ben Weiskindbenjamin_weiskind@hcpss.org

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (NCTE)

NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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The mission of the Howard County

Gifted and Talented Education Program is to

recognize and develop talent in

advanced-level students.

Exploratory Experiences

G/T Research Investigations

& Creative Productions

G/T Enrichment UnitsAnd

G/T Content Classes

Students as Consumers of Knowledge

Students as Producers of Knowledge

G/T Instructional

Seminars

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III

Advanced-level Content & Skills

The G/T Education Program goals are to:

1. Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program.

2. Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings.

3. Develop a highly qualified professional staff.

4. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement.

Elementary G/T Education Program Instructional Services

• G/T Mathematics for 4th & 5th grades

• G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 1-5

• G/T Instructional Seminars

• Type IIIs

G/T Mathematics

• Curriculum is enriched & accelerated by as much as two years based on Common Core Standards (College and Career Standards)

• Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills

• Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Mathematics Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day)

• Testing required for participation for students nominated by teachers or parents (COGAT)

G/T Mathematics

• Scope and Sequence of CCS curriculum is set to meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7th grade

• There is increased depth and complexity and advanced level problem solving

• Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving

• Students are evaluated using assessments, performance tasks, homework, and class work

G/T Mathematics

• 4th Grade “Units”:– Problem Solving, Probability, and Stat (embedded throughout)– Factors and Multiples– Patterns and Algebraic Thinking– Computation of Numbers in Base 10– Fractions– Geometry

• 5th Grade “Units”:– Problem Solving, Probability, and Stat (embedded throughout)– Ratios and Proportional Relationships– Number Sense and Integers– Expressions and Equations– Geometry

How Students are Assessed• We will assess our students using the following resources:

– Teacher-made tests and quizzes

– Relevant problems from our textbook

– Problem solving tasks

– Demonstration of the Mathematical Practices

– Participation in mathematical tasks in class

– Completed projects

– Ongoing formative assessments

– Homework completion

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

• Multiple criteria used for the selection process • GT Teachers and Classroom Teachers collaborate

on an introductory lesson for talent spotting

The following criteria may be The following criteria may be considered when selecting considered when selecting

students for CEUs:students for CEUs:• Introductory “Talent Spotting Lessons”

• Instructional level for reading

• MSA scores in reading or math (COGAT, MAPP)

• Local reading assessments scores

• Report card grades in reading, writing, and related content areas

• Teacher recommendation in Language Arts, related content areas, and work habits

G/T CURRICULUM

EXTENSION UNITFRAMEWORK

Advanced Level Reading

Connections

Advanced Level Writing Connections

Essential Curriculum & Maryland Outcomes

Connections

Evaluation

MulticulturalConnections

Technology Connections

Professional Product & Presentation

Multiple IntelligencesConnections

Advanced Level Research Skills

Advanced Level

Thinking Skills

G/T Curriculum Extension Units

GRADE LEVEL ENRICHMENT UNITS

1 ART OF LANGUAGE,CHILDREN LIKE ME

2 TRANSPORTATION, ARCHAEOLOGY, GRAND PRIX MATH

3 BRIDGES, WORLD CULTURES,MATH AND LOGIC, WEATHER

4 ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, OUR PLACE IN SPACE,CHESAPEAKE BAY

5 LEADERSHIP,POLITICS OF PERSUASION, OCEANOGRAPHY, AUTHENTICITY

CEU AccountabilityCEU Accountability• Grade level objectives must already be

mastered and a teacher recommendation is needed during the selection process.

• Work is assigned and graded… grades are shared with classroom teachers (for about 25% of final grade.)

• Grouping is flexible to meet student needs.– Not every student participates in every CEU

• Various subject areas and interdisciplinary skills will be enriched throughout the year.

G/T Instructional Seminars

• Designed to develop advanced-level skills in an area of interest for students

• Offerings vary based on the needs and interests 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

Examples of Examples of G/T Instructional G/T Instructional

SeminarsSeminarsZam’s QuestEngineering

ChallengeGreen SchoolNOAA problem-

based learningNASA

challenges

Stock Market GameStock Market GameFantasy FootballFantasy FootballMystery FestivalConstitutional ConnectionsMultimediaYoung Writers InstituteChallenge Book Club

G/T Research G/T Research InvestigationsInvestigations

• Highest level of differentiation for students

• Investigations last year-long or can be multi-year

• Requires instruction each week with the G/T Resource Teacher

• Students self-select based on their passion for a particular topic. Teacher approval is required

Overall, What Is Available Overall, What Is Available for Students?for Students?

• Kindergarten• LA and Math Enrichment as needed

• 1st Grade• 2 CEUs (pull out), Math Enrichment and

Support

• 2nd Grade• 3 CEUs (pull out), Interest Seminars (recess)• Math Enrichment and Support

• 3rd Grade – 5th Grade• 3 CEUs (pull out), Interest Seminars (recess),

Type III• Math Enrichment and Support (3rd Grade only)• GT Math (4th and 5th Grade)

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

Parent ResourcesParent Resources•GT Website: GT Website:

www.hcpss.org/academics/gifted-and-talented/www.hcpss.org/academics/gifted-and-talented/

•HCPSS G/T Parent Academy MeetingsHCPSS G/T Parent Academy Meetings

•www.nagc.org

•National Research Center on Gifted and National Research Center on Gifted and

Talented: Talented: www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt.html

For additional information:

• Schedule a conference with the G/T Resource Teacher at your school. (4TH in Fall, 5th in Spring)

Questions?