Dayton Oaks Elementary School Howard County Gifted and

Dayton Oaks Elementary School Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program Mrs. Liz Crosby Mrs. Joy Mangiulli

The mission of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program is to recognize and develop talent in advanced-level students.

The G/T Education Program goals are to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program. Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings. Develop a highly qualified professional staff. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement.

School-wide Enrichment Program ü G/T Mathematics for 4 th & 5 th grades ü G/T Curriculum Extension Units ü Grades 2 -5 ü Curriculum Extension Units for Grade 1 ü Instructional Seminars for Grades 2 -5 ü Schoolwide Enrichment Resources

G/T Mathematics Participants Identification ü Students are identified for participation through testing. Students are nominated for testing by teachers and/or parents. ü Testing takes place in January/February. ü Notification of eligibility is mailed from the G/T Office around Spring Break. ü Parents of students who do not meet the cut-off score may request in writing a Placement Review at which time additional data such as classroom performance will be considered.

Enrichment Participants ü We are working with highly able students as they participate in the Gifted and Talented Education Program. ü The program is designed to provide services for students who demonstrate above average ability, task commitment and creativity.

Curriculum Extension Units ü Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills ü 3 CEUs per grade (2 nd-5 th) per year lasting approximately 9 -12 weeks ü 2 CEUs for 1 st grade ü Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher ü Grouping is flexible to meet student needs (Previous participation does not guarantee participation in future units. ) ü Multiple criteria are used for the selection process.

Advanced Level Writing Connections Multiple Intelligences Connections Essential Curriculum & Maryland Outcomes Connections Advanced Level Reading Connections Multicultural Connections G/T CURRICULUM EXTENSION UNIT FRAMEWORK Advanced Level Research Skills Professional Product & Presentation Evaluation Advanced Level Thinking Skills Technology Connections

Elementary Curriculum Extension Units Grade 2 Grade 4 Are We There Yet? Can You Dig It? Math Enrichment Unit Our Place in Space Civilizations Treasure the Chesapeake Grade 3 Grade 5 Where in the World is Cinderella? Bridges Math Enrichment Unit Ocean Systems The Politics of Persuasion Simulated Congressional Hearing

G/T Research Investigations ü Highest level of differentiation for students ü Investigations last year-long or can be multi-year ü Requires one - two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher ü Students self-select based on their passion for a particular topic. Teacher recommendation is required

Differentiation ü Differentiation to meet the needs of students in the classroom. ü This may include: ü Guest lessons ü Gathering resources ü Providing mentors ü Developing lessons with classroom teachers to use with specific students needing enrichment ü We will work with teachers to ensure appropriate challenges for all children in the classroom.

Enrichment Fair May 16, 2012 ü A display of classroom projects from all grades, K-5 ü Curriculum Extension Unit displays ü Math displays ü Student presentations

G/T Parent Academies ü Workshops designed to provide information about the needs of the gifted child ü For all interested parents and community members ü 6 academies offered this year from Sept through April ü Held from 7: 00 - 8: 30 pm at varying High Schools in Columbia ü First Academy for this year is October 10, 2012 Overview of the GT Program; School GT Representative Meeting GTAdvisory. HCPSS@earthlink. net or 410 -313 -6800

For additional information ü HCPSS G/T brochure & website www. hcpss. org/gtp ü National Association of Gifted Children website www. nagc. org ü GT Resource Teachers E-mail ecrosby@hcpss. org joy_mangiulli@hcpss. org

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