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ELEMENTARYGIFTED & TALENTED
EDUCATION PROGRAM
1.5 GT Resource Staff at Clemens Crossing Elementary
School:
Mrs. Laura RegisterMr. A.J. Nath .5 (Mon p.m.,
Tu/We)
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
III
III
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 1-5• G/T Instructional Seminars – Grades 2-5• Kindergarten Talent Development
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 is required for student participation. A Placement Review Process is available for students who do not test in.
G/T Mathematics• 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• Homework involves both practice of concepts
and problem solving• Students are assessed using math tests,
performance tasks, formative assessments and class participation
G/T Mathematics• 4th Grade Domains:
– Expressions and Equations– Place Value and Decimals– Multiplication and Division– Fractions– Geometry and Measurement– Statistics
• 5th Grade Domains:– The Number System– Ratio and Proportion– Expressions and Equations– Geometry
G/T Curriculum Extension Units• Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing,
& thinking skills
• 2-3 CEUs per grade per year (Grade 1 beginning in December)
• Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher
• Multiple criteria used for the selection process : interest inventory, standardized test scores, local assessments, teacher input and Talent Spotting lessons
G/T CURRICULUM
EXTENSION UNITFRAMEWORK
Advanced Level Reading ConnectionsAdvanced 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 UnitsGrade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS
1 Art of Language, Children Just Like Me
2 Economics of Production, World Cultures
3 Weather, Immigration
4 Our Place in Space, Systems & Settlements
5 Search for Authenticity, River Watch
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 (30 minutes of Recess time) with the G/T Resource Teacher
• Students self-select based on their interest in the topic
Seminar Offerings 2016-2017• Grade 2: Globetrotters, Paper Airplanes• Grade 3: Origami, Unheard Perspectives
Research Project• Grade 4: ABCs of the Bees, Rube Goldberg
Challenge, Brain Games• Grade 5: Yearbook
G/T Volunteer Opportunities
Parent Academy• One to two parents needed• Meetings about 5 times a year• Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback
Parent VolunteersWe thought it would be nice to have a few parents on
call for periodic assistance. This might be for things like organizing aspects of the Enrichment Fair clean-up and set-up, helping out occasionally with clerical work or classroom assistance.
If you are interested, please send an email to Mrs. Register at [email protected] and we will be in touch.
Contact Information
• We can be reached via email at:• [email protected]• [email protected]
• http://cces.hcpss.org/