Teacher Information 2016 2017 NISD GIFTED AND TALENTED

Teacher Information 2016 -2017 NISD GIFTED AND TALENTED OVERVIEW

Elementary Campuses Middle School and High School Campuses � Robotics � Model UN � Academic UIL � Innovative Inventions � Imagination Fair � Kaleidoscope Konnections � Learning Excursions UN � Academic UIL � Mock Trial � Pre AP/AP opportunities � Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Gifted and Talented Services

Definition: �A gifted and talented student is a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who:

�Exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area �Possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or �Excels in specific academic field

Characteristics:

Student Goal:

�These products will be advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.

The Referral Process Referrals can be submitted any time during the school year. • Referrals may be made by teachers, counselors, parents, students or other interested persons. • Paperwork for referrals will be available from the campus GT coordinator • Parents must sign consent for assessment prior to the completion of the evaluation process. •

Assessment Information: • • • Mental ability/cognitive Academic/achievement: math, science, social studies and reading Rating scale of student characteristics Parent Observation Student created material from content areas – scored with a rubric

District Selection Committee Collected data is reviewed by the District Selection Committee. • Recommendation for placement is made by the committee based on results of assessments and scores on student products. •

Parent Notification Parents will be notified in writing of the results of the assessment. • Parents will be notified if their child did meet criteria for placement in the GT Program including the area or areas identified. • Parents must sign permission for placement. �Parents will be notified if their child does not meet criteria for placement in the GT Program. •

Transfer Students �Students previously identified as GT in their former district will be served upon entry into NISD following the verification of services from the previous district.

Professional Development �All faculty at NISD are required to complete Gifted and Talented Training.

New Teachers �New teachers are required to complete 30 hours (5 days) of initial training through the Region VII ESC. The professional development is offered online and face to face training. �Please discuss professional development options with your campus principal. �It is important to get registered as soon as possible by visiting

Six Hour Annual Update: �Teachers that have completed the 30 hour initial training are required to complete a six hour update annually. �The professional development can be completed through the Region VII ESC through an online course or face to face training. To register, please visit: www. esc 7. net �In addition, NISD offers fall and spring professional development (Eduphoria). �Please discuss professional development options with your campus principal.

Contact Information �District Coordinator for the Gifted and Talented Program ◦ Dr. Jo Lynn Corley ◦ jcorley@nacisd. org