Academically andor Intellectually Gifted Services George Watts Montessori

Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted Services George Watts Montessori September 23, 2014 Susan Hall AIG Facilitator, George Watts Montessori Elementary 1

AIG Plan 2013 -2016 Goals for DPS George Watts Montessori Elementary Communication Scholastic Programs Consistency Professional Learning Rigor/Relevance Cultivating Potential 2

Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction • Differentiated instruction that supports daily rigor and relevance happens naturally in Montessori classrooms. • Montessori teachers are specifically trained to observe and meet the needs of every child in the class. Through this training, and with the support of the AIG certified staff, teachers are empowered to address the needs of students who are ready for acceleration and enrichment. 3

Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction • Montessori’s individualized approach allows a child to progress at his/her own pace. Each child has a work plan for the week that allows for extensions to be added so that they can dig deeper into topics. • George Watts provides AIG services using an inclusive approach to meet the needs of AIG students. We provide whole group instruction, cluster groups, flexible grouping, and resource support to serve AIG students. 4

Differentiated Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum materials supported by the district for advanced academics are used within the Montessori framework. These include: Mentoring Mathematical Minds (Grades 2 -5) William & Mary Literature Units (Grades 2 -5) Junior Great Books Connected Math (Upper Elementary) Primary Education Thinking Skills (PETS) (K-3) USTARS Plus (K-2) 5

Watts AIG Licensed Staff • • • David Cook – AIG Teacher Felicia Mc. Gill – Primary Cathy Carinder – UE Teacher Mike Rogers – UE Teacher Susan Hall – AIG Facilitator E-mail: firstname. lastname@dpsnc. net 6

Communication • Student led conferences allow students, teachers, and parents to discuss classroom performance on standards as well as modified content. • Through weekly PLCs, participation on school-based committees, and professional development opportunities, all teachers have conversations about student needs and vertically plan for alignment and differentiation. 7

Enrichment Opportunities During School Hours Spelling Bee (Grades 1 -5) Art contest for State Fair Math Superstars Connected Math (Upper Elementary) Junior Great Books Group/Individual Investigations USTARS Plus (Grades K-2) William & Mary Literature Units (Grades 2 -5) 8

Enrichment Opportunities After School Hours Battle of the Books (4 th-5 th grade) Game Club Odyssey of the Mind (all grades) (email Erin Krellwitz – ekrellwitz@gmail. com) NC State Fair Art Exhibit Creative Arts Billboard (3 rd-5 th) Regional Spelling Bee 9

Program Accountability • Have a voice in improving our AIG program by participating in surveys, focus groups, expos, and Kitchen Table Conversations. The Advanced Academic website will post when these events are planned and our school will send out information by way of the students. The Fall 2014 Expo is scheduled for Thursday, October 23 rd. Details to follow. • Participate on Watts’ AIG Team and/or AIG Advisory Committee as well as the district’s AIG Advisory Council.

George Watts AIG Committee Members • • Patti Crum, Principal Cynthia Webb, Assistant Principal Susan Hall, AIG Facilitator David Cook, AIG Teacher Cathy Carinder, Upper Teacher Melissa Parfitt, School Counselor Mike Rogers, Upper Teacher Felicia Mc. Gill, Primary Teacher Email contact – firstname. lastname@dpsnc. net 11

Additional Resources • DPS Advanced Academicshttp: //www. dpsnc. net/programsservices/academics/advanced-academics • Durham PAGE - http: //durhampage. org • NC Association of Gifted and Talented – www. ncagt. org • National Association of Gifted Children – www. nagc. org • Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted – www. sengifted. org 12

Questions? www. watts. dpsnc. net 13