Lovejoy ISD – Lovejoy ISD – Gifted and talented (GT) servicesGifted and talented (GT) services
Developing gifts and talents;Connecting the pieces…..
LISD PhilosophyLISD Philosophy
Lovejoy I.S.D. believes that all children can learn and is dedicated to quality instruction at all ability levels.
To insure that this occurs, Lovejoy will provide gifted and talented services that include differentiated curricula that are both advanced and enriched for students identified as exceptional learners.
Lovejoy I.S.D. believes that all children can learn and is dedicated to quality instruction at all ability levels.
To insure that this occurs, Lovejoy will provide gifted and talented services that include differentiated curricula that are both advanced and enriched for students identified as exceptional learners.
DefinitionDefinition
Gifted and talented students are those who excel consistently or who show the potential to excel in any one or combination of the following areas:
- general aptitude,
- creative and productive thinking and
ability,
Gifted and talented students are those who excel consistently or who show the potential to excel in any one or combination of the following areas:
- general aptitude,
- creative and productive thinking and
ability,
Definition (cont.)Definition (cont.)
- leadership ability,
- ability in the visual and performing
arts, and
-psychomotor ability.
This definition is compatible with that of the State Board of Education as published by the Texas Education Agency in its report entitled, The Texas State Plan and Guidelines for the Gifted/Talented.
- leadership ability,
- ability in the visual and performing
arts, and
-psychomotor ability.
This definition is compatible with that of the State Board of Education as published by the Texas Education Agency in its report entitled, The Texas State Plan and Guidelines for the Gifted/Talented.
Identification for GT services
Identification for GT services
Must meet 3 of 4 criteria at 96%:1. Aptitude (readiness)2. Achievement (knowledge)3. Reasoning (fluid intelligence)4. Teacher Observation
(performance and characteristics)
Parent Letter of Referral is used for placement consideration.
Must meet 3 of 4 criteria at 96%:1. Aptitude (readiness)2. Achievement (knowledge)3. Reasoning (fluid intelligence)4. Teacher Observation
(performance and characteristics)
Parent Letter of Referral is used for placement consideration.
Elementary servicesElementary services
K-2 Services K-2 Services
Enrichment:Creative thinking and critical thinking skills, taught to the entire class by the GT teacher
Pull-Out: Interdisciplinary units - accelerated and
enriched taught by GT teacher
Enrichment:Creative thinking and critical thinking skills, taught to the entire class by the GT teacher
Pull-Out: Interdisciplinary units - accelerated and
enriched taught by GT teacher
K-2 ServicesK-2 Services
Time in Pull-out:
Kindergarten = 90 min./week (begins March 1st)
1st grade = 3 hrs./week
2nd grade = 4 hrs./week
Time in Pull-out:
Kindergarten = 90 min./week (begins March 1st)
1st grade = 3 hrs./week
2nd grade = 4 hrs./week
3rd Grade Services3rd Grade Services
GT Math:- accelerated and enriched- 90 min. per day
GT Integrated Studies:- curriculum includes language arts
and social studies/history
- 90 min. per day
GT teacher is teacher of record in IDed area.
GT Math:- accelerated and enriched- 90 min. per day
GT Integrated Studies:- curriculum includes language arts
and social studies/history
- 90 min. per day
GT teacher is teacher of record in IDed area.
4th & 5th Grade Services
4th & 5th Grade Services
GT Math:- accelerated and enriched- 90 min. per day
GT Integrated Studies:- curriculum includes language arts
and social studies/history
- 140 min. per day
GT teacher is teacher of record in IDed area.
GT Math:- accelerated and enriched- 90 min. per day
GT Integrated Studies:- curriculum includes language arts
and social studies/history
- 140 min. per day
GT teacher is teacher of record in IDed area.
Middle School Middle School
Foundation Cores – GT Classes
Foundation Cores – GT Classes
GT Math:
- enriched and accelerated
- 6th – Pre-Algebra
- 7th - Algebra 1
- 8th - Geometry
GT Math:
- enriched and accelerated
- 6th – Pre-Algebra
- 7th - Algebra 1
- 8th - Geometry
Foundation Cores – GT ClassesFoundation Cores – GT Classes
GT Science
- problem/project -based learning (open-ended, “fuzzy”)
If IDed in Math in 5th grade – placed
inboth GT Math & GT Science in 6th
grade
Science & Math – joint projects
GT Science
- problem/project -based learning (open-ended, “fuzzy”)
If IDed in Math in 5th grade – placed
inboth GT Math & GT Science in 6th
grade
Science & Math – joint projects
Foundation Cores – GT Classes
Foundation Cores – GT Classes
GT English: enriched and accelerated
PreAP
GT Social Studies / History: enriched and accelerated Pre-
AP
If in GT Integrated Studies in 5th grade
placed in both GT English & GT Social Studies / History in 6th grade
GT English: enriched and accelerated
PreAP
GT Social Studies / History: enriched and accelerated Pre-
AP
If in GT Integrated Studies in 5th grade
placed in both GT English & GT Social Studies / History in 6th grade
High SchoolHigh School
PreAP – AP PreAP – AP
Levels of classes, weighted classes:
Tier 1 – AP (5.0)
Tier 2 – PreAP, Independent Studies, Senior Project (4.5)
Tier 3 – Electives (4.0) GT sections are available at the
highest tier offered for foundation courses
Levels of classes, weighted classes:
Tier 1 – AP (5.0)
Tier 2 – PreAP, Independent Studies, Senior Project (4.5)
Tier 3 – Electives (4.0) GT sections are available at the
highest tier offered for foundation courses
EnglishEnglish
9th grade: PreAP/GT English 1
10th grade: PreAP/GT English 2
11th grade: AP/GT English 3 (Language)
12th grade: AP/GT English 4 (Literature)
9th grade: PreAP/GT English 1
10th grade: PreAP/GT English 2
11th grade: AP/GT English 3 (Language)
12th grade: AP/GT English 4 (Literature)
Social Studies/HistorySocial Studies/History
9th grade: PreAP/GT World Geography
10th grade: AP/GT World History11th grade: AP/GT U.S. History12th grade: AP Government AP Macroeconomics AP Government AP Psychology AP European History
9th grade: PreAP/GT World Geography
10th grade: AP/GT World History11th grade: AP/GT U.S. History12th grade: AP Government AP Macroeconomics AP Government AP Psychology AP European History
MathematicsMathematics
9th grade: PreAP/GT Algebra II
10th grade: PreAP/GT Pre-Calculus
11th – 12th grades:
AP /GT Calculus AB
AP/GT Calculus BC
AP/GT Statistics
9th grade: PreAP/GT Algebra II
10th grade: PreAP/GT Pre-Calculus
11th – 12th grades:
AP /GT Calculus AB
AP/GT Calculus BC
AP/GT Statistics
ScienceScience
9th grade: PreAP/GT Biology10th grade: PreAP/GT Chemistry11th grade: PreAP/GT Physics12th grade:
AP/GT BiologyAP/GT ChemistryAP/GT PhysicsAP/GT Environmental
Science
9th grade: PreAP/GT Biology10th grade: PreAP/GT Chemistry11th grade: PreAP/GT Physics12th grade:
AP/GT BiologyAP/GT ChemistryAP/GT PhysicsAP/GT Environmental
Science
Parallel Curriculum Parallel Curriculum
Core = preAP curriculum
Curriculum of Connections (GT) = interdisciplinary connections , multiple perspectives, and examination over time
Curriculum of Practice and Identity = 2 levels of Independent Study
Core = preAP curriculum
Curriculum of Connections (GT) = interdisciplinary connections , multiple perspectives, and examination over time
Curriculum of Practice and Identity = 2 levels of Independent Study
A sampling of the electives that
appeal to our gifted and talented
students………..
A sampling of the electives that
appeal to our gifted and talented
students………..
ELECTIVES (sample)ELECTIVES (sample)
Journalism
Technology – Gateway to Technology,
(8th grade) pre-engineering, highly recommended for mathematically gifted (in sequence for Project Lead the Way)
Languages – Chinese, Spanish, French,
American Sign Language
Journalism
Technology – Gateway to Technology,
(8th grade) pre-engineering, highly recommended for mathematically gifted (in sequence for Project Lead the Way)
Languages – Chinese, Spanish, French,
American Sign Language
ELECTIVES (sample)ELECTIVES (sample)
Architecture and ConstructionAgriculture (Veterinary Technology)Marketing, Sales & ServiceHealth SciencesHospitality and TourismA/V Technology and
CommunicationsBusiness, Management &
Administration
Architecture and ConstructionAgriculture (Veterinary Technology)Marketing, Sales & ServiceHealth SciencesHospitality and TourismA/V Technology and
CommunicationsBusiness, Management &
Administration
ELECTIVESELECTIVES
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Music Theory
Sinfonietta-Orchestra
Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre
Jazz Band, Honors Band, Symphonic Band
Studio Dance, Technical Dance
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Music Theory
Sinfonietta-Orchestra
Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre
Jazz Band, Honors Band, Symphonic Band
Studio Dance, Technical Dance
Gifted LeadersGifted Leaders
9th grade: Leadership 1 Top 10 9th grade Leaderships students go
on retreat to Posey Leadership Institute at Austin College
10th – 12th: Leadership 2
9th grade: Leadership 1 Top 10 9th grade Leaderships students go
on retreat to Posey Leadership Institute at Austin College
10th – 12th: Leadership 2
Creatively GiftedCreatively Gifted
Students identified through portfolio
assessment
Served through Independent Studies with Fine Arts mentorship
Students identified through portfolio
assessment
Served through Independent Studies with Fine Arts mentorship
Important DatesImportant Dates
Deadline for referrals for 2nd semester
2010-11 placement: November 5, 2010; 4
p.m.
Deadline for Kindergarten referrals:January 7, 2011, 4
p.m.
Deadline for start of the 2011-12 School Year: May 6, 2011, 4 p.m.
Deadline for referrals for 2nd semester
2010-11 placement: November 5, 2010; 4
p.m.
Deadline for Kindergarten referrals:January 7, 2011, 4
p.m.
Deadline for start of the 2011-12 School Year: May 6, 2011, 4 p.m.
Parent meeting - Kindergarten
Parent meeting - Kindergarten
Gifted services forKINDERGARTEN
Information Meeting
December 9, 2010; 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Red Building, Training Room
Gifted services forKINDERGARTEN
Information Meeting
December 9, 2010; 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Red Building, Training Room
Contact InformationContact Information
Elementary GT Coordinator: Wendy Craft
Middle and High School Coordinator:Jan [email protected]
Elementary GT Coordinator: Wendy Craft
Middle and High School Coordinator:Jan [email protected]
LISD GT Services LISD GT Services
Bringing the pieces together for total talent development