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Welcome to the Annual Meeting for
Parents of Academically Gifted Students
(AIG)
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Our Meeting Goals:
Explore how the needs of gifted and high-ability learners
are met in Middle School.
Experience snapshots of gifted curriculum and resources
and how we are integrating them into
instruction at Randolph IB.
Review the Differentiated Education Plan
for 6th-8th graders.
Academic Facilitator Responsibilities
Provides professional development for staff on instructional best practices
Models best teaching practices Plans with grade level teams to ensure
instruction is rigorous for all students Instructs staff on using curriculum provided by
the Advanced Studies Department to address the needs of gifted & high ability students
Our TD Program
o Focus on quality not quantity ◦ Quality of thinking, not more of the same
o High expectations all day, every day
o Complex, challenging & real world
o Collaborative, integrated, and inclusive
How do we serve your AIG child at RMS?
Through a Differentiated Education Plan
Students are placed in classes according to performance and not by certification.
Instead of using data from a second grade universal screener, we use more recent data to make placement decisions in order to better meet the needs of all students through like-ability grouping
Our Goal: to provide appropriately challenging, stimulating experiences throughout the school day.
Randolph Middle IB Elementary School
Cluster Groups “Pull Out” from regular setting
How is middle school TD different from elementary school TD?
Differentiated Education Plan
Changing the educational experience to accommodate the needs of students.
By determining the readiness level of a student, teachers can enhance the learning experience. Teachers may differentiate:
o The curriculumo The instructiono The product/student work
What is differentiation?
• Socratic seminars
• Problem based learning
• Product assessment with rubrics
• Inquiry and higher order questioning
• Critical thinking process
• Research skills
• Reflective assessment
• Creative problem solving
• Flexible grouping
Strategies for Differentiation
Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction◦ Interest/Choice Projects
◦ Learning Contracts
◦ Tailored small group instruction
◦ Curriculum compacting
Greater depth of explorationSubject integration through conceptual units
Standard curriculum extensively supplemented with research-based gifted resources & strategies◦ William & Mary Language
Arts and Science Units
◦ Jacob’s Ladder
◦ Art of Problem Solving
◦ Vanderbilt ELA Units
◦ PBL unit explorations
Literacy Resources
William & Mary Center for Gifted Education English Language Arts units◦ High-level and varied texts
◦ Critical Thinking exercises (Literature Web, Paul’s Wheel of Reasoning, Vocabulary Web, Hilda Taba)
◦ Conceptual understanding
Literacy Resources
Vanderbilt ELA Lessons for Gifted and Advanced Learners◦ High-level and varied texts/media
◦ Critical Thinking exercises (rhetorical analysis,differentiated product choices, real-world connections, integration of content)
◦ Conceptual understanding
Literacy Resources
Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program◦ High-level and varied texts (nonfiction, poetry, fiction)
◦ Leveled-questions for scaffolding as complexity increases
◦ Provides material for rich discussion (Socratic Seminars) and writing
Math Resources
Advanced Common Core Math Explorations
◦ Enriches and extends standards
◦ Problem-solving and critical thinkingChallenging Units for Gifted Learners - Math
◦ Real-world problem-solving
◦ Engineering, science, technology integration
Math Resources
Problem-Based Learning Experiences◦ Math Road Trip - ratios & proportions
◦ Mathematics in the Marketplace - stock market game
Art of Problem Solving◦ Integration of all math topics
◦ Flexibility with multi-step problem-solving
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade
Honors Math Clustered using various
data points
Honors Math
Honors Math Math 1
Math 1 Math2
Math 1 Math 2 Math 3
Math Progression
Science Resources
William & Mary Center for Gifted Education Science Units◦ Real-world problems
◦ Problem-based learning and inquiry
◦ Hands-on learning and engagement
Social Studies Resources
Dr. Gallagher’s PBL Series◦ Real-world problems
◦ Problem-based learning and inquiry
◦ Highly engaging
◦ Primary sources
Instructional Strategies
What Types of Strategies are Used?
• Problem Based Learning• Paideia Seminars/Socratic Seminars• Learning Contracts• Interest/Choice Boards• Integrated Projects• Tiered Lessons• Curriculum Compacting• Independent Studies• Conceptual Learning Units
...and so much more!
ExtracurricularActivities
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/randolphMS/Pages/ClubsandOrganizations.aspx
Sarah Graboyes - IB Coordinator
Courtnie James- Academic Facilitator
What Special Programs does Randolph offer?
Performance Review
Performance Reviews
are required for all TD
certified students in
grades 6 - 8. They are
completed at the end of
each year and sent
home with the 4th
quarter report card in
June.
General Questions?Courtnie James
Academic Facilitator980-343-6700
Math Specific Questions?Andrew Bell
Assistant [email protected]