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Irwin Academic CenterIrwin Academic Center
Talent Development ProgramTalent Development Program
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SU & UGAPublic
Relations
10 years teaching experience with CMS
AIG certified,
MAT & NBCT
Loves chocolate,
traveling,
reading &
Steelers
Football
Ms. KendigPASSIONATE
Enjoys a
Challenge
A little bit
about me …
Room 117
soon-to-be Mrs. Foley
Our MissionOur Mission
To provide gifted students the opportunity to maximize their potential, demonstrate their motivation, and realize their contributions to self and the global community.
Our GoalOur Goal
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To support the development of a content-rich educational experience for students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout CMS.
Irwin Academic Center’s Irwin Academic Center’s Desired OutcomesDesired Outcomes
Curriculum studied in greater depth through more challenging lessons and differentiated activities
Curriculum accelerated to include above-grade level material (when appropriate)
Advanced pace of learning Integrated & 21st century learning
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Attain levels of academic achievement consistent with their abilities
Engage in abstract, creative, and affective reasoning
Apply insightful questioningDevelop a capacity to see
interconnections among disciplines
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Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes for studentsfor students
Practice self-directed learning and independent problem solving
Strive for self actualization
Maximize their leadership potential
Become active participants in the global community
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Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes for studentsfor students
What we know What we know for sure …for sure …
“Gifted Learners are gifted all the time.”
~ Mary S. Landrum, Ph.D.
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Gifted EducationGifted Education Quality of thinking Part of the classroom Complex, challenging & real
world High expectations Gifted students need more
challenging or higher level work, not just more work. Think quality not quantity.
Gifted EducationGifted Education
NOT an add on
NOT separate
NOT more of the same
NOT boring
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What is the Curriculum?What is the Curriculum?
The North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the
Common Core Standards…
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/
http://www.corestandards.org/
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Who are the Who are the Collaborators?Collaborators?
Classroom Teacher
Lead TD Teacher
Administrators
Other members of the school’s teaching staff who contribute to the academic progress of gifted learners
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When Do When Do Teachers Collaborate?Teachers Collaborate?
Weekly planning blocks
Vertical planning
Individual meetings
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How does the Lead TD How does the Lead TD teacher support students?teacher support students?
Indirect Services
Direct Services
Indirect ServicesIndirect Services
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• Lessons and activities are prepared by the TD Teacher in collaboration with the Classroom Teacher (contracts, projects, etc.)
• Gifted identification is also part of Indirect Services provided by the TD Catalyst Teacher.
Direct ServicesDirect Services
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Lessons for gifted learners that are the sole responsibility of the TD Catalyst Teacher
Lessons are developed and taught to gifted learners by the TD Catalyst Teacher
Twice a month or more during FLEX support
Demonstration Lessons Small group instruction Activities related to classroom instructionSmall group lessons (push-in / pull-out)
Irwin Academic Center’s Irwin Academic Center’s Learning Environment…Learning Environment…
Within-class grouping
Grouping on grade level
Flexible grouping on grade level
Cross-grade grouping
Cluster grouping
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Irwin Academic Center’s Irwin Academic Center’s Special Programs…Special Programs…
Junior Great Books
Math Superstars
William and Mary
Paideia Seminars
Word Masters Challenge
Wordly Wise
Jacob’s Ladder
Hands on Equations
Duke TIP
Science & Math Fairs
Geography Bee
Bi-monthly Interest Based Clubs (ex.)
Odyssey of the Mind Robotics Science
& Math Olympiad
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Irwin Academic Center’s Irwin Academic Center’s Content Modifications…Content Modifications…
Academic Enrichment
Differentiated units
Curriculum compacting
Learning centers/choice
Interest groups
Projects (teacher & student designed)
Technology enhancement
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Multiple Intelligences
Problem Solving Series
Fulltime academically gifted magnet program
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Talent Development Talent Development Performance ReviewPerformance Review
Content Evaluation Thoughtfully
interrelates complex knowledge from all subject areas
Exceptional insight to themes and generalizations
Demonstrates sophistication in learning and applying new information to tasks
Process Evaluation Asks provocative
questions which probe and analyze problems
Gives diverse, thought-provoking responses which lead to innovative solutions
Insightfully evaluates information and ideas
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Talent Development Talent Development Performance ReviewPerformance Review
Product Evaluation Products synthesize
from a variety of challenging sources
Products reflect insights gained from exploring “big ideas”
Products demonstrate significant effort in multiple intelligences and exceptional growth
Affective Evaluation Always completes
HW and CW on time Initiates and goes
beyond required assignments
Is motivated and takes responsibility for learning
Student shows exceptional ability to work with others
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What Questions What Questions Do You Have For Me?Do You Have For Me?
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How to Contact Me:
980-343-5480 ▪ [email protected]
http://mskendig.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/
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