Gifted Parent Meeting Gifted Parent Meeting

December 9, 2009December 9, 2009

Carol Machamer, Gifted and Talented CoordinatorCarol Machamer, Gifted and Talented Coordinator

Introduction to Introduction to Gifted and Gifted and

Talented EducationTalented Education

Introduction:Introduction: Lincoln High School AdministrationLincoln High School Administration

Mr. Jose F. Torres, Principal Mr. Jose F. Torres, Principal

Ms. Rosa Diaz-Denny, Ms. Rosa Diaz-Denny,

Assistant Principal, Gifted ProgramsAssistant Principal, Gifted Programs

GATE Committee:GATE Committee:

Ms. C. Machamer, Gifted Ms. C. Machamer, Gifted Coordinator, AP Art TeacherCoordinator, AP Art Teacher

Mr. D. Gil, Parent RepresentativeMr. D. Gil, Parent Representative Mr. F. Nava, EL CoordinatorMr. F. Nava, EL Coordinator Mr. L. Mowrey, Mr. L. Mowrey, SLC Lead TeacherSLC Lead Teacher

IntroductionIntroduction Gifted Programs and School for Gifted Programs and School for

Advanced StudiesAdvanced Studies

Lincoln has been a SAS School for 10 yearsLincoln has been a SAS School for 10 years Gifted is a schoolwide program. Gifted is a schoolwide program. Gifted covers all Small Learning Communities Gifted covers all Small Learning Communities

(SLCs) (SLCs) AB2313-Education appropriate to individual AB2313-Education appropriate to individual

capabilities. capabilities. Develop to their highest possible level.Develop to their highest possible level.

Understanding Student InformationUnderstanding Student Information

Review your personal data on a regular basisReview your personal data on a regular basis Gifted categories #751, 752, 754Gifted categories #751, 752, 754 Gifted categories: Intellectual, Specific Academic: Gifted categories: Intellectual, Specific Academic:

Math, English, Science, Social Studies, High Math, English, Science, Social Studies, High Achievement, Highly Gifted, Talented (Arts), Achievement, Highly Gifted, Talented (Arts), Leadership, CreativityLeadership, Creativity

District Recommendations for Gifted District Recommendations for Gifted Students in SAS SchoolsStudents in SAS Schools

Four yearsFour years of acceleration in Gifted Area of acceleration in Gifted Area or Area of Student Interestor Area of Student Interest

99thth Grade-Honors or Advanced Placement Grade-Honors or Advanced Placement in Gifted Area or Area of Student Interest. in Gifted Area or Area of Student Interest.

Minimum - 1 honors class or concurrent Minimum - 1 honors class or concurrent enrollment in 2 levels of Gifted area.enrollment in 2 levels of Gifted area.

District Recommendations for Gifted District Recommendations for Gifted Students (Continued)Students (Continued)

1010thth Grade - Minimum 2 Honors or 1 Grade - Minimum 2 Honors or 1 Honors and 1 Advanced Placement classHonors and 1 Advanced Placement class

1111thth Grade - Minimum 2 Honors and 1 Grade - Minimum 2 Honors and 1 Advanced Placement classAdvanced Placement class

1212thth Grade - Minimum 2 Honors and 2 Grade - Minimum 2 Honors and 2 Advanced Placement classes or concurrent Advanced Placement classes or concurrent enrollment in the College Programs.enrollment in the College Programs.

What if my Gifted Child has poor grades?What if my Gifted Child has poor grades?

They need motivation and support from home and They need motivation and support from home and school, simultaneously.school, simultaneously.

Many gifted students have fluctuating grades.Many gifted students have fluctuating grades. It is a Myth, an untruth, that all Gifted Students It is a Myth, an untruth, that all Gifted Students

are “good” at all subjects.are “good” at all subjects. They need motivation and support from home and They need motivation and support from home and

school, simultaneously.school, simultaneously. Are your Gifted Children with other Gifted Are your Gifted Children with other Gifted

Children-”Clustered” (Cluster ratios)Children-”Clustered” (Cluster ratios)

Poor Grades (Continued)Poor Grades (Continued)

Suggestions:Suggestions: Arrange for tutoring supportArrange for tutoring support Speak w/teachers and counselors-frequentlySpeak w/teachers and counselors-frequently Get permission and visit the class during Get permission and visit the class during

class time.class time. Monitor progressMonitor progress Know your child’s friends and their parentsKnow your child’s friends and their parents

Gifted Committee InvolvementGifted Committee InvolvementInput from our parents is importantInput from our parents is important

Parent input on Yearly Program Parent input on Yearly Program AssessmentAssessment

BudgetBudget Programs GoalsPrograms Goals ConferencesConferences