Upload
others
View
2
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Program Goals
for Elementary/Intermediate
GATE
Students participating in the
elementary gifted enrichment
program will:
1.Explore and develop
potential interest areas.
2. Understand and apply the
skills of creative thinking.
3. Use sequential thinking
processes and develop
confidence in their analytical
thinking skills.
4.Combine the skills of
creative and critical thinking
and apply them to problem-
solving situations.
5. Develop and strengthen
research skills.
6. Develop social and
leadership skills.
Gifted and
Talented
Education
National Association of Gifted Children
www.nagc.org
Oklahoma Association of Gifted and Talented
www.oagtc.org
The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids
by Judy Galbraith
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up for Your Gifted Child
by Sally Yahnke Walker
For more information, visit our website at
http://www.mustangps.org/GiftedandTalented.aspx
GATE Teachers:
Terri Dill - Lakehoma, Prairie View, Riverwood
Lea Johnson - Centennial, Mustang Elementary, Trails
Crystal Rumbaugh - Creek, Prairie View, Valley
in Mustang
Public Schools
GATE PHILOSOPHY
The gifted and talented program of
Mustang Public Schools, GATE, is an
integral part of our commitment to
provide for the unique needs, interests,
skills and talents of all students. We
believe that identified gifted and talented
youth need differentiated instructional
strategies, material and expectations
which take into account their special
abilities and potential. The gifted and
talented program should contribute to
each student’s development in the areas
of talents and abilities, self-concept, social
acceptance, and skills related to
independent study, research, creativity,
performance, critical thinking, and
problem solving. GATE is intended to
enhance and enrich concomitant
experiences in regular and accelerated
classrooms, as well as allow for an
expansion of the existing curriculum. The
development of life-long learning
processes is the purpose of GATE, as
students are challenged to develop their
abilities for both personal fulfillment and
significant contributions to society.
Every child is unique.
Each has different abilities and strengths.
Academically gifted and talented children have exceptional talents
and cognitive abilities that are well above others their same age.
Parents may notice their child’s
special abilities first at home. Perhaps the child talks very early and is highly expressive. He/
she may read, write, or demonstrate an understanding
of mathematics very early.
Often gifted children are overly curious and seek to understand
complex concepts. They may have unusual abilities to problem solve, reason, strategize, or invent and demonstrate deeper insight than
their peers.
Referrals for any student in grades K -12 can be made to the counselor of the appropriate site. Data will be collected on the referred student and may include scores on standardized, ability, and achievement tests, grades, project portfolios, and additional information as necessary. Referral information and a signed parent permission to evaluate form will be required before evaluation begins. Students entering the school district who have been placed in a gifted and talented program in another district will be screened for placement in the GATE program and will be placed if the student meets the criteria established by Mustang Public Schools.