Overview of Services 2018-2019

Samira NewmanAdvanced Academic Resource Teacher

Advanced Academic Programs

Agenda

I. The What: Understanding the Continuum

II. The Why: Meeting Students’ Needs

III. The How: Identification and Timelines

Advanced Academic Services in

FCPS

“Most of all, have the confidence in every

learner’s ability to think and your capacity to

nurture that thinking. The results will amaze and

energize you.” - Ron Ritchhart

Index Cards

Index cards on your tables can be used

to write your questions.

Level I Services:

Critical and Creative Thinking

Strategies

All students in K-6 classrooms

Service provided by:● Classroom teacher with AART

support● Specials (STEAM, Art, PE, Music,

Library, Computer Lab)

Level I Services:

Critical and Creative Thinking

Strategies

Level II Services:

Differentiated InstructionGrades K-6

Students who show strength in one or more academic areas

Service provided by classroom teacher

More challenging content, assignments, resources

Provided through small group instruction (i.e. guided reading/guided math)

Level III Services:

Part-Time Services

Grades 3-6

Students who show frequent strength in two or more subject areas

Pull-out services provided weekly by AART

Enrichment and extensions to curriculum

Level IV Services:

Full-Time Services

Grades 3-6

Students who show frequent/consistent strength in all four subject areas

Mathematics curriculum is accelerated by one grade level

Readings and resources presented at advanced levels

Virginia Department of Education Definition of Gifted

"Gifted students" means those students in public elementary, middle, and secondary schools beginning with kindergarten through twelfth grade who demonstrate high levels of accomplishment or who show the potential for higher levels of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment.”

Philosophy of FCPS Advanced Academic Programs

Children who have been identified for advanced academic services have the potential to achieve high levels of accomplishment, and this potential needs to be recognized and addressed.

In order to meet their needs and develop their abilities, these high ability learners require a differentiated curriculum that provides advanced learning opportunities.

Possible Areas of Unique Social-Emotional Needs in Advanced Learners● Asynchronous development ● Heightened areas of sensitivity and excitability (ex.

Intellectual, imaginational, emotional)● Perfectionism● Lofty goals and high standards for themselves

and others● Deep concerns about societal problems

FCPS Learning Model

A commitment to equity in opportunity, access, and achievement.

Portrait of a Graduate Attributes

Information Considered in

Placement Decisions:

Part-Timeand

Full-Time Services

Gifted Behavior Rating Scale (GBRS)Progress ReportsAdditional Information

- Record of previous Advanced Academic services - Work samples, certificates, and/or awards (8 ½ x 11)- Parent Questionnaire (Level IV only)

Ability test scores - Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT)

- FCPS Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT) Custom FormAchievement Test Scores

- Standards of Learning (SOL) scores

Local School AAP Screening for School Based Services

• All students are evaluated for Advanced Academic Programs school-based services using multiple pieces of data

• Local school Advanced Academic Programs screening committee determines eligibility for school-based services

• Parents/guardians may initiate a referral• Parents/guardians are notified in writing of eligibility and

have the right to appeal a decision

Grades 2–7: Level IV Candidates

● Referral forms are due on January 10. No exceptions to the referral deadline are accepted.

● Screening file is prepared by the local school Advanced Academic Programs screening committee and submitted to central selection committee.

● Eligibility decisions are made by the central selection committee, and reviewed by an oversight committee.

● Parent/guardian(s) are notified by mail regarding eligibility.

Parents may submit a Full-Time (Level IV) Advanced Academic Program referral for the full-time program

available in grades 3-8.

Grade 2 Screening Pool Candidates

● Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT) from 1st grade and the FCPS Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT) Custom Form, Grade 2.

● Pool letters sent home

● The screening pool is not an advantage

● The screening pool is often announced very close to the referral deadline

If you are interested in having your child screened, do not wait for pool information to be mailed.

AAP referrals and optional screening materials (for students attending FCPS) due to front

office of Wolftrap Elementary

January 10, 2019

Testing Timeline

October 10,11,12● FCPS CogAT-Custom Form Grade 2 Test administered to all Grade 2 students● CogAT administered to new FCPS students in Grades 3-7

November 12-16, 2018● Naglieri Nonverbal Test administered to to all students in Grade 1 and

specific students in Grades 2-7

February 11-15, 2019● Naglieri Nonverbal Test administered to students in Grades 2-7 who need an abilities

test score for Level IV screening

Referral Timeline: Fall 2018

October 11, 2018 Level IV Referral Form for new FCPS students due to Wolftrap Elementary front office

November 2018 Central Selection Committee meets

December 2018 Eligibility decisions mailed

December 17, 2018 Appeals due to office

January 28, 2019 Eligible students in Grades 3-8 may attend full-time sites beginning second semester

For FCPS students newly enrolled in FCPS and attending after January 2018, and students not enrolled in FCPS.

Referral Timeline: Spring 2019

January 10, 2019 Level IV Referral Form and optional screening materials due to Wolftrap Elementary front office

March 2019 Central Selection Committee meets

April 4-5, 2019 Eligibility decisions mailed

April 16-26, 2019 Orientations held at Level IV sites

May 10, 2019 Appeals due to office

Fall 2019 Eligible students in Grades 3-8 may attend full-time sites beginning first semester

For currently enrolled FCPS students in Grades 2-7.

Important Date

December 6, 2018 - Wolftrap Library

Level IV Screening Information Session

Questions?

www.fcps.edu