Applying the Talent Development Model in Your Classroom

Applying the Talent Development Model in Your Classroom July 26, 2018

• Dr. Anne Gutshall, Department Chair, Teacher Education, School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, College of Charleston • Emilie Woody, Interim Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Charleston County School District • Dr. Julie Dingle Swanson, Professor, Teacher Education, and Principal Investigator, College of Charleston

Who… How long. . Highlights • Springfield • Minnie Hughes • Ellington • Frierson

Model for Talent Development Academy: Three Pillars and Focus on Your Growth Ongoing and sustained development leads to growth over time Cultural Influences on Teaching and Learning School-wide Commitment Powerful Curriculum & Instructional Practice Strengths based and talent focused Psychology of Learning

TDA Impact on you • Blind observers reported – Gains in teacher and students behaviors across several dimensions as well as in classroom organization • Teachers reported – Greater effectiveness in classroom management – Observing more potential in students: advanced skills; strong interests; reasoning/problem-solving; and social perceptiveness • Teacher PD engagement – Positive correlation- impact on teachers’ beliefs and practices

PD Design and Plan • Mini-Conference • Break out sessions • Keynote • Panel

Break out Sessions • One in a. m and two in p. m. • Three pillars • Teacher Leaders, Teachers in Residence, Faculty Partners • Room capacity; Sign in

Resources, Recognition, and Opportunities TDA website Curriculum Institute: TDA units and lessons By August 31 st: Cof. C GT Endorsement Courses sponsored by TDA: swansonj@cofc. edu

Growth and Continued Support

Enjoy and Learn!