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PHELPS LUCK ELEMENTARY
GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM
GT Resource Staff atPHELPS LUCK ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Mrs. Barno – G/T Math for 4th and 5th grade, Instructional Seminars for 3rd – 5th grade, and Curriculum Extension Units for 2nd – 5th grade
Mrs. Bindseil – Primary Talent Development in Grades K-1, Instructional Seminars and Curriculum
Extension Units for 2nd – 5th grade
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NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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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 2-5
• G/T Talent Development in Kindergarten and 1st Grade
• G/T Instructional Seminars
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• Maryland College and Career Readiness
Standards• 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 and project based learning
• Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving
• Students are assessed using math assessments, performance tasks, and class participation
G/T Mathematics• 4th Grade Domains:
– Operations and Algebraic Thinking– Numbers and Operations in Base 10– Numbers and Operations – Fractions– Geometry– Statistics
• 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
• 2-3 CEUs per grade per year in grades 2-5
• 30-45 minute sessions for the duration of the related general classroom units
• Multiple criteria used for the selection process
G/T CURRICULUM
EXTENSION UNITFRAMEWORK
Advanced Level Reading
Connections
Advanced Level Writing Connections
Essential Curriculum & Maryland Outcomes
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 Archaeology, Economics
3 Weather, World Cultures
4 Waves, Ancient Civilizations
5 Authenticity, 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
G/T Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Academy• Two parents needed• About 5 meetings per year• 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 HCPSS • G/T brochure & website.
www.hcpss.org/gtp
• For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website.
www.nagc.org
