explorers+model,+3rd+grade+presentation
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WCPSS Explorers Model
for 3rd Grade Students
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The purpose of the Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program is to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for students who
perform, or show potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of
accomplishment…
~from WCPSS AIG Plan 2010-2013, page 1
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Service Delivery by the AIG TeacherK-2: Consultation
Grade 3: Explorers Model
Grades 4 & 5: AIG Services Resource classes Team teaching Elective classes at
magnet schools
Grades 6-8 Consultation Cluster grouping
Grades 9-12 Advanced course
selection
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Explorers Model Classes
Students who demonstrate potential in the activities will receive extension/ enrichment activities in language arts /math under the guidance of the AIG teacher.
Whole group experiences Small group experiences
The AIG teacher works in partnership with the 3rd grade classroom teachers to provide a variety of in-class experiences designed to elicit high academic performance.
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Team Effort
Students
AIG Resource Teachers
3rd Grade Teachers
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Explorers Classes
Whole class introductory lessons in the 3rd grade classroom, typically 1-3 times per quarter for 3 quarters
Assessment of student performance and products
Extension/enrichment activities directed by the AIG teacher, typically 3-5 times per quarter for 3 quarters
Lessons vary quarter by quarter
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Criteria for Small Group Participation
Observational checklists by the classroom and AIG teachers
Rubrics for the productsStudent communication skillsStudent interestStudent motivationProblem solving ability
Groups are flexible as units of study change.
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Student Participation
Participation in a small group experience does not mean that a student has been or will be identified for future AIG services.
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Explorers Model Portfolios
• Student work samples • Products• Rubrics• Journals• Teacher checklists
Portfolios will be a part of the spring AIG identification process for 3rd grade students.
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AIG Identification Process
Formal Indicators• Cognitive Abilities Test
(CogAT)• Iowa Test of Basic Skills
(ITBS)
Informal Indicators• Classroom Behaviors• Classroom Performance• Student Portfolios• Student Interest• Student Motivation
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Keeping You Informed…..
• AIG Program Brochure-sent home 2 times in 3rd grade
• Parent informational meetings• School newsletters• School/ AIG teacher website –
www.mrshcallahan.pbworks.com• Email for questions and answers –
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Our goal is to support classrooms with
educators working together to help each
student grow and develop as fully as
possible.
~AIG Explorers Program Goal