ELEMENTARYGIFTED & TALENTED

EDUCATION PROGRAM

GT Resource Staff at Cradlerock

Vincente D’AntuonoKim Eubanks

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (NCTE)

NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

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Howard CountyGifted and TalentedEducation Program

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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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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

• Kindergarten Talent Development

• Primary Math Support

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 attain an ability measure as one criteria for determining placement

G/T Mathematics• Extension of the Common Core curriculum to

meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7th grade

• No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity

• Emphasis on advanced level problem solving• Homework will involve both practice of

concepts and problem solving• Students are assessed using math tests,

performance tasks, formative assessments, and class participation

G/T Mathematics

• 4th Grade Domains:– Operations and Algebraic Thinking– Numbers and Operations in Base 10– Numbers and Operations – Fractions– Geometry

• 5th Grade Domains:– Ratios and Proportional Relationships– Number Systems– Expressions and Equations– Geometry– Statistics and Probability

G/T Curriculum Extension Units

• Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills

• 2 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 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

G/T CURRICULUM

EXTENSION UNITFRAMEWORK

Advanced Level Reading

Connections

Advanced Level Writing Connections

College and Career Ready Standards

Connections

Evaluation

MulticulturalConnections

Technology Connections

Professional Product & Presentation

Multiple IntelligencesConnections

Advanced Level Research Skills

Advanced Level

Thinking Skills

G/T Curriculum Extension Units

Grade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS

2 Transportation, Archaeology, Math Enrichment

3 World Cultures, Math Enrichment, Bridges

4 Ancient Civilizations, Space

5 Politics of Persuasion, Ocean Systems

*Additional units as arranged by the G/T resource teacher

G/T Instructional Seminars

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

• 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

2nd and 3rd Grade

• Meet once a week

• Courses like Meteorology, Book Clubs, Experimental Extravaganza, Logic Club

• Mr. D’Antuono will be working with the grade level teams to schedule and plan for these offerings

• Any questions, contact Mr. D’Antuono

4th Grade

• Possibilities (only the 2 most popular will run– Creative Writing with Pictures– Math Mysteries– Creative Problem Solving with Zam’s Quest

• Write a letter – Which one plus 3 reasons why– Due September 26th

• During lunch/recess on Mondays or Tuesdays

5th Grade• Possibilities (only the 2 most popular will run

– Creative Problem Solving: Island of the Blue Dolphins– Creative Writing with Pictures– iMovie Making: Getting to Know Me

• Write a letter – Which one plus 3 reasons why– Due September 26th

• During lunch/recess on Thursdays or Fridays

• Rock TV (students were already selected)

G/T Volunteer OpportunitiesParent Reps:

• Two parents needed

•Join HCPSSnews, select GT as if selecting a school

• Meetings about 5 times a year (the first is Sept. 18th, location TBA)

• Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback

Classroom Volunteers

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/gtp

• For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website.

www.nagc.org

Questions?