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Parent MeetingGlenwood Intermediate: 5 Green Team 1
November 20, 2014
Parent Information
Booklet with information regarding homework expectations, websites and passwords, study tips and more.
Teacher webpages have many links and information www.plainlocal.org –> staff webpages
PARCC & State Testing
Testing will take place in February & April/May. It will all be online and will require students to type, drag and drop objects, highlight text and move between windows.
edcite interactive assessments
PARCC Practice Tests
Gifted CharacteristicsThis book explains nine traits you may see in your child and what is good and bad about each characteristic. It separates myth from fact and offers ways to help your child. Note: It is uncommon for one child to display all traits.
Click here for a free pdf download of the book!
Advanced Intellectual Ability
easily learn new concepts
come up with new ideas or apply concepts in a novel way
love to learn
enjoy challenging games and making elaborate plans
have an excellent memory
Verbal Proficiency
talk and read early
have a large vocabulary
use complex sentences
like to recite/memorize
can explain ideas and give complex answers
easily describe new experiences
Curiosity
ask a lot of questions
wide range of interests
interested in abstract ideas like justice, time, space
enjoy trying new things
ask tough questions like “Why are there wars?”
Creativity
good imagination
open to new & zany ideas
spend free time painting, writing, drawing, singing, etc.
use materials in new & unusual ways
invent words, games, toys
High Energy
stay active until late at night
refuse to be idle
need constant stimulation
move around a lot
can be restless in mind and body
Focus, Passion, Intensity
become so involved in something that nothing else exists
collect things
very observant and persistent
get lost in their own world
set and work toward goals to pursue their own interests
Logical Thinkingenjoy counting, measuring and categorizing things
love maps, calendars, charts, and challenging puzzles
need to know reasons for rules
like things organized
create powerful, persuasive arguments
want things to make sense and be fair
Sensitivity
have empathy for others
aware of other’s feelings
worry about world or environment
connect with animals
curious about life & death
enjoy & respond to beauty, music or art
cry or excite easily
Sense of Humor
love to laugh
make up jokes & riddles
understand puns
“get” jokes that others their age do not understand
love wordplay
Our job is to grow everyone!THE BRIGHT CHILD . .
.THE GIFTED CHILD . .
.asks the questions
is extremely curious
is involved physically/mentally
plays around & still gets good grades
questions the answers
prefers adults or older children
is good at guessing
is bored - already knows the answers
shows strong feelings & opinions
is highly critical of self (perfectionist)
knows the answers
is interested
pays attention
works hard
answers questions
enjoys same-age peers
is good at memorizing
learns easily
listens well
is self satisfied
Perfectionism
Asynchronous Development
Helpful Websites
Dr. Sylvia Rimm Parenting Specialist, Psychologist & Gifted Children Advocate who offers outstanding resources on parenting and teaching gifted children. Her Cleveland office is home to the Family Achievement Clinic and the Educational Assessment Service, Inc. Super information on parenting for success and dealing with underachievement. She also answers questions posted online. www.sylviarimm.com
Mindware Super catalogue of brainy toys and materials for kids of all ages. http://www.mindware.com
Helpful Websites
National Association for Gifted Children(NAGC) Information and resources to support the needs of high potential learners. www.nagc.org
Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC) OAGC advances the understanding of the needs of the gifted and promotes the establishment of programs and services for gifted students. www.oagc.com
ODE- Gifted Education State guidelines and information pertaining to Gifted Education in Ohio http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID=503
What happens next year?
Placement into at least one of the following classes:
Enriched Language Arts
Enriched Math
EAGLE enrichment offerings
*Test scores, i-Ready data, and parent input will be used to help determine the best placement for each student.
