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ELEMENTARYGIFTED TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM
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GT Resource Staff at CESJessica
Michaelsonjessica_michaelson_at_hcpss.orgBob
Schwabrobert_schwab_at_hcpss.orgBen
Weiskindbenjamin_weiskind_at_hcpss.org
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ALIGNMENT
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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.
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Ascending Levels of Intellectual Challenge
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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.

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The following criteria may be considered when
selecting 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

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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
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CEU 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.

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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

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Examples of G/T Instructional Seminars

• Stock Market Game
• Fantasy Football
• Mystery Festival
• Constitutional Connections
• Multimedia
• Young Writers Institute
• Challenge Book Club

• Zams Quest
• Engineering Challenge
• Green School
• NOAA problem-based learning
• NASA challenges

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G/T Research Investigations

• 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

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Overall, What Is Available 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)

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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

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Parent Resources

• GT Website www.hcpss.org/academics/gifted-and-ta
  lented/
• HCPSS G/T Parent Academy Meetings
• www.nagc.org
• National Research Center on Gifted and Talented
  www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt.html

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Michaelsongt.weebly.com
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For additional information

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

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Questions?