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CMS Elementary Talent Development Program DEP Meeting
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J.V. Washam 2015-2016
Introduction
Debra Bralley, [email protected]
TD Teacher at JV Washam
•Undergraduate: Elementary Ed. (B.A., Eled.)•Masters: Gifted Ed. (M.Ed., AIG)
•Have been teaching in CMS over 13 years
Purpose for TD Services:To differentiate for Gifted and High Achieving Students
Mission of TD Services:To provide gifted students the opportunity to:
• maximize their potential • demonstrate their motivation• realize their contributions to self and the global
community
Purpose & Mission
Do you recognize anyone?
The Gifted Student:
• Needs fewer repetitions to retain material
• Makes connections across subjects
• Uses divergent thinking to come up with new, sometimes ‘out of the box’ connections and solutions
Gifted students learn in different ways, NOT just faster!
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The Gifted/Catalyst Model
Shared responsibility: – collaboration between the classroom teacher & TD/catalyst teacher
Direct Instruction: TD/Catalyst teacher teaches students directly
Indirect Instruction: TD/Catalyst teacher provides lessons, activities, and strategies to teachers to use in the regular classroom
Gifted identification is part of Indirect Services provided by the TD Catalyst Teacher.
Catalyst Model-JV Washam
Collaboration between:– Classroom Teachers– TD Catalyst Teacher– Administrators
Mrs. Bralley’s Service Times:– Direct (time: 60-70%) – Indirect (time: 30-40%)
There is a need for both direct and indirect services. Differentiation is needed in the regular classroom because the TD teacher cannot see all students every day.
Direct Services at JV Washam
• Lessons that are the sole responsibility of the TD Catalyst Teacher taught directly to students– math strategies– concepts/generalizations
• Six Thinking Hats (multiple perspectives)• College of William and Mary for the Gifted Curriculum• Jacob’s Ladder (William & Mary curriculum)• TABA-Concept Development power, conflict, change, systems, relationships,
interactions
• Students pulled to TD room for a set period of time each week– Based on specific concept acceleration
• Activities related to classroom instruction– Integration of science/social studies curriculum
Direct Service Times at JV Washam
5th Grade
Reading 2x/week Math 3x/week*Includes Math Olympiad (1x/week)
(1x month/STEM)
4th Grade
Reading 2x/week Math 3x/week*Includes Math Olympiad (1x/week)
3rd Grade
Reading 2x/week Math 2x/week
Indirect Services at JV Washam
• Projects PBL-real-world math/integrated science & s.s.
• Contracts Think Tac Toe-all subjects included
• Alternative homework Math Olympiad, graphic organizers- ‘big concepts’
• Alternative assignments R.A.F.T, independent research projects
• Curriculum compacting contracts alternative concepts based on pretest data
• Team Teaching
Differentiated instruction for gifted students provides…
Opportunities to:•move at the appropriate pace for their learning needs
•complete assignments to complement and supplement the standard curriculum.
•engage in abstract, creative, and affective reasoning
•apply insightful questioning
•develop a capacity to see interconnections among disciplines
•practice self-directed learning and independent problem solving
•maximize their leadership potential
•become active participants in the global community
Focus of Catalyst Model
To differentiate instruction for gifted and high-performing students
Desired Outcomes
Our goals are to:
•have students study the curriculum in greater depth through challenging lessons and differentiated activities.
•accelerated grade level curriculum and include above-grade level material when appropriate.
•allow for an accelerated pace of learning.
•see growth in our gifted students as they reach
their potential!
Differentiated Education Plan (DEP)
•All identified gifted learners have a DEP.
•What’s included on the DEP:Services related to a gifted learners:
•Environment•Curriculum•Possible Extracurricular Activities•Instructional Strategies•Social and Emotional Needs
Resources
Website Content
http://sengifted.org/ Social and emotional development (parents)
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/ Everything about gifted education (parents)
http://www.abcya.com/ Learning (students
www.iknowthat.com Learning (students)
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html
Everday mysteries (students)
http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1
San Francisco Symphony (students)
KidsKnowIt.com Learning (students)What questions did you ask today?
P.A.G.E.
• Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education
• Comprised of parents, educators, and community members working together to advocate for the needs of gifted learners.
• Steering Committee members needed to reestablish Mecklenburg chapter (will create by-laws, hold membership drive, and determine formats for meetings)
• If interested, please contact Sabrina Walters TD Teacher at Huntersville Elementary [email protected]
Communication
•I will email parents a monthly and quarterly newsletter.
•I will post these on my wiki after I have sent them electronically, so you can access them throughout the year.
Join my wiki: http://www.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/join/RJM94CT
Questions?
If I was not able to answer your question tonight, please feel free to leave your information on an index card, so I can contact you.
• Parent’s Name• Child’s name• Homeroom Teacher• Contact Information (phone, email)
Mrs. B.-TD Wiki & P.A.G.E.
TD/Mrs. Bralley wiki http://www.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/join/RJM94CTCode good until Sept. 30, 2015
P.A.G.E.If interested, please email me, and I will send an email to the North Learning Community contact person.
Mrs. B.-TD Wiki & P.A.G.E.
TD/Mrs. Bralley wiki http://www.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/join/RJM94CTCode good until Sept. 30, 2015
P.A.G.E.If interested, please email me, and I will send an email to the North Learning Community contact person.
Mrs. B.-TD Wiki & P.A.G.E.
TD/Mrs. Bralley wiki http://www.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/join/RJM94CTCode good until Sept. 30, 2015
P.A.G.E.If interested, please email me, and I will send an email to the North Learning Community contact person.
Mrs. B.-TD Wiki & P.A.G.E.
TD/Mrs. Bralley wiki http://www.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/join/RJM94CTCode good until Sept. 30, 2015
P.A.G.E.If interested, please email me, and I will send an email to the North Learning Community contact person.
Mrs. B.-TD Wiki & P.A.G.E.
TD/Mrs. Bralley wiki http://www.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/join/RJM94CTCode good until Sept. 30, 2015
P.A.G.E.If interested, please email me, and I will send an email to the North Learning Community contact person.
Mrs. B.-TD Wiki & P.A.G.E.
TD/Mrs. Bralley wiki http://www.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/join/RJM94CTCode good until Sept. 30, 2015
P.A.G.E.If interested, please email me, and I will send an email to the North Learning Community contact person.
