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Gifted and Talented Program Overview - Willis ISD 2012-2013

Welcome to the Willis ISD Gifted and Talented (GT) program for the 2012-2013 school year, led by Amy Rogers, GT Specialist. Reach out via office (936-890-6672), cell (936-672-9271), or email (arogers@willisisd.org). Our program emphasizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) with a focus on social and emotional development, allowing students to explore personal interests through thoughtful projects. We encourage parent involvement through advisory committees and provide access to secure online platforms like Class Dojo and Edmodo for effective communication and collaboration.

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Gifted and Talented Program Overview - Willis ISD 2012-2013

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  1. Willis ISD Gifted & Talented2012-2013 Amy Rogers – GT Specialist

  2. Contact Information GT Page • Office 936-890-6672 • Cell 936-672-9271 • arogers@willisisd.org • @MrsRogersGT on Twitter • Two WebPages: • Willis ISD GT (under Academics on WISD main page) • My teacher page (in Curriculum under Academics on WISD main page) Mrs. Rogers’ Class Page

  3. Technology – Class Dojo Class Dojo online, electronic behavior management with student & parent access (www.classdojo.com) Students have login and password in their journals; you have to activate account – see me for technical issues

  4. Technology - Edmodo • Provides ability for students to socialize in a safe network with other GT students • Provides ability to turn in electronic assignments (i.e., optional extra credit questions of the week, etc.) • Provides a cloud network for storage for students’ project resources accessible from anywhere Edmodo (www.edmodo.com) – safe, secure, teacher moderated social network • Unique code to connect, no outside access without code • Parent account (via unique code) to monitor – ask me for your unique code

  5. B.Y.O.D. – Bring Your Own Device • The opportunity to bring your own electronic device to class – with the exclusive purpose of working on a project • Students will be notified ahead of time when we will have a work day and when it is appropriate to bring a device. • It is not a necessity, just an option

  6. Fall Project • We will begin rolling out our fall project this week, they will be due after the Thanksgiving recess [more info will follow] • The GT program follows a PBL (Project-Based Learning) format, with an overarching theme and the students allowed to design a project of their own choice • This type of project allows the students to take ownership of their learning in an area of interest to them. • The theme for our fall project is: “Try Something New” [i.e. learn a new hobby or skill you’ve always wanted to try and share it with the world!]

  7. Social & Emotional Needs of GT Students • We will be focusing more on the social & emotional needs of the gifted student this year • Learning how to work more in teams/groups • How to communicate with others more appropriately when working with a partner or in groups • Pushing students outside of their comfort zone via instant challenges • Discussing ways to deal with stress, etc.

  8. Grades • You will notice that “GT” will now be showing up on report cards • I will be giving grades based on class, group, and individual activities this year, as well as projects

  9. Parent Involvement We want and need you!!!!! • You are a valuable resource and I would love your input and help. • Two options: • Parent GT Advisory Committee - meets near the end of the year to provide input and feedback to plan for the coming year • GT Parent Booster Committee - meets periodically to mobilize volunteers, plan outings/field trips, assist with community service projects on/off campus

  10. QUESTIONS??????

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