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Informational Meeting about Lake Dallas ISD’s Gifted and Talented Program

Informational Meeting about Lake Dallas ISD’s Gifted and Talented Program. October 15, 2008 6:00 p.m. @ SSE Cafeteria Jennifer Bryant, Director of Advanced Academics. What is “giftedness”?.

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Informational Meeting about Lake Dallas ISD’s Gifted and Talented Program

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  1. Informational Meeting about Lake Dallas ISD’s Gifted and Talented Program October 15, 2008 6:00 p.m. @ SSE Cafeteria Jennifer Bryant, Director of Advanced Academics

  2. What is “giftedness”? • The Texas Education Agency’s definition of a gifted student: “A child or youth who performs or shows potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment. (Generally, gifted people make up about 2-5% of the population.)

  3. Reasons well Learns rapidly Extensive vocabulary Excellent memory Long attention span, if interested Sensitive Shows compassion Perfectionist Intense Morally sensitive Strong curiosity High degree of energy Prefers adult company Wide range of interests CHARACTERISTICS OF GIFTED CHILDREN

  4. Great sense of humor Early or avid reader (if too young to read, loves being read to) Concerned with justice, fairness Keen observer Vivid imagination Highly creative Tends to question authority Good at jigsaw puzzles Good with numbers Taken from THE GIFTED DEVELOPMENT CENTER’s site: http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/What_is_Gifted/characgt.htm Accessed: 9/14/07

  5. G/T SERVICES • Primary Enrichment Program (PEP) • Gifted & Talented Program (EXCEL) • Advanced Placement Program (Pre-AP/AP) • Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) • Dual Credit • Advanced Academic Services Office: (940) 497-4125

  6. EXCEL SPECIALISTS • Corinth Elementary - 497-4010 • Minette McWilliams • Lake Dallas Primary – 497-2222 • Nancy Dierker • Shady Shores Elementary - 497-4035 • Heidi Barr • Lake Dallas Intermediate - 497-4056 • Alicia Hallford • Lake Dallas Middle – 497-4037 • Brett Cole (6th -8th grade) • Martha Baird (6th grade) • Lake Dallas High – 497-4125 • Jennifer Bryant

  7. PEP • Primary Enrichment Program – thoroughly researched and loosely adapted from Joseph Renzulli’s “Three Ring Model” • All K-2 teachers have at least 30 hours of gifted training. • Exceptional students are pulled out to participate in the PEP class on a rotating basis. • Identified students in grades K-2 are served continuously through the PEP class.

  8. EXCEL EXploring and EXpanding Challenges in Education and Learning

  9. 3rd – 5th GRADE EXCEL • Elementary students are served through a pull-out program. • They meet with the EXCEL specialist weekly. • Multidisciplinary units are taught, allowing all students the opportunity to excel in their area(s) of strength. • Opportunities to compete in the U.I.L. academic contests (or comparable contests) are available.

  10. MIDDLE SCHOOL • 6th - 8th grade G/T students will be served through a daily EXCEL class. • 7th Grade: Pre-AP Pre-Algebra • 8th Grade: Pre-AP History, Pre-AP Math, and Pre-AP Science classes

  11. HIGH SCHOOL • High school EXCEL students are served through Advanced Placement (Pre-AP & AP) classes. • Brown Bag Lecture Series: Spring, 2008 Dr. Michael Sayler came to speak to 9-12 G/T. • Other options are available (Dual Credit, Credit by Exam, Independent Study) • Distinguished Achievement Program

  12. LDHS AP COURSES • World History • US History • Government & Politics • Government-Comparative • Biology • Physics • Macroeconomics • Chemistry • English 3 • English 4 • Calculus • Art – 2D • Art-Drawing

  13. 7th Math 8th Language Arts, History, Math, Science English 1 English 2 World Geography Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Biology Chemistry Physics Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Pre-Calculus Art I Drawing 2 PRE-AP COURSES

  14. DUAL CREDIT • Lake Dallas High School currently has Dual Credit Agreements with North Central Texas College and Texas Woman’s University. • For a list of approved courses for Dual Credit, please check the website at www.ldisd.net, Click on “Departments,” “Curriculum,” and then, “Gifted and Talented”

  15. DISTINGUISHED ACHIVEMENT PROGRAM (DAP) • Seniors may graduate with 3 different diplomas: 1) Regular; 2) Recommended; or 3) DAP • To graduate with the DAP, students must meet the recommended requirements, plus have 4 advanced measures, which is explained on the website: www.ldisd.net, Click on “Departments,” “Curriculum,” and then, “Gifted and Talented”

  16. IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES K-1 District Line Teacher Checklist Learning Characteristics 35 Creative Characteristics 14 Leadership Characteristics 21 PEP Portfolio 6 High Intelligence/Abilities Test 140

  17. IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES 2-12 District Line Parent Rating Scale Learning Characteristics 4 Creative Characteristics 2 Leadership Characteristics 2 Teacher Checklist Learning Characteristics 35 Creative Characteristics 14 Leadership Characteristics 21Student Interview Creative Characteristics 7 Leadership Characteristics 9 Creativity Test 130 Intelligence/Abilities Test 130 Achievement Test 96%

  18. FALL NOMINATION PROCEDURES • K-12th grades: Transfer Testing – ongoing • CE 3rd & 4th grades: Nominations due Sept. 26th • SSE 3rd&4th grades: Nominations due Oct. 10th • LDI 5th grade: Nominations due Oct. 10th • 6th – 12th grades: Nominations due Nov. 3rd

  19. SPRING NOMINATION PROCEDURES • Kindergarten: Nominations due Dec. 1st • 1st grade: Nominations due Jan. 12th • 2nd grade: Nominations due Feb. 2nd • 3rd - 4th grades: Nominations due Feb. 27th • 5th – 8th grades: Nominations due Mar. 27th • 9th – 12th grades: Nominations due Apr. 20th

  20. REASSESSMENT • The EXCEL Program has the option of reassessing identified students every 3 years to determine if continued placement in the program is appropriate. • We strive to provide the most appropriate educational placement for our students.

  21. Suggestions for Parents • Train: teach them to count, tell time, use money, expand vocabulary, learn neighborhood. • Read: to them and them to you, role model verbal expression, share wide variety of printed material • Find at least one “gifted” playmate • Value knowledge at home: resource books, materials, complex games available • Expand their background: museums, libraries, art galleries, historical places, symphonies, etc.

  22. Encourage questions: answer when you can, help them find the answer • Take time one-on-one: discuss ideas, listen nonjudgmentally, create open communication • Avoid over structuring: They need time to daydream, imagine, etc. • Teach social conventions: politeness, manners, courtesy and regard for others

  23. Praise them! – For all efforts; make sure they know it’s okay to make mistakes along the way. • Recognize the fine line between encouragement and pushing • Recognize that there are times to reach out a helping hand, and there are times to get out of the way: knowing the difference makes you a very gifted parent! Adapted from A Guide for Educating A Gifted Child in Your Classroom by Ruth F. Lawless and Practical Hints for Parents of Gifted Children by Gina Ginsberg

  24. USEFUL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS Gifted Child Today and Creative Kids Magazine - www.prufrock.com www.ldisd.netClick on “Departments,” “Curriculum,” and then, “Gifted and Talented” Hoagies website for Gifted: www.hoagiesgifted.org/ Parenting Gifted Children (taken from Arlington ISD’s website) http://www.apsva.us/15401081151138413/site/default.asp

  25. Games Magazine -- 1-800-425-4600 • Survival Guides -- 1-800-735-7323 • Texas Assoc. of Gifted & Talented (TAGT) • 1-512-499-8248 • www.txgifted.org/ • National Assoc. for Gifted Children – www.nagc.org • Fun With Words website: • http://www.fun-with-words.com/ • Puzzle site - www.puzzles.com

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