G/T Parent Night Ruben Tejeda – Advanced Academics Coordinator

SSAISD CALL TO ACTION All students will enjoy successful education experiences to empower them to make decisions and enrich their lives in the future they create.

SSAISD CORE VALUES 1. We believe in engagement of the school community for the success of our district. 2. We believe in a strong support system for the school community to achieve excellence. 3. We believe that innovative and challenging experiences produce successful learners. 4. We believe that trusting relationships among the school community are essential to student success. 5. We believe that an inclusive school culture promotes positive student development. 6. We believe strong and effective leadership is essential to build a culture of high expectations.

What 2 improvements would you like to see in our Gifted/Talented Program? I would like to see parent G/T meetings held on campus at least 2 or 3 times per school year to evaluate student progress. I would like to see that the current G/T coordinator at our campus reach out to parents via , phone or conference to inform of any pertinent information about the program. Source: GT Parent Surveys Tonight represents the 5 th G/T Parent Night hosted just this year in addition to the campus and district showcases of student projects.

G/T Parent Advisory Committee (Tentative Schedule) AugustConducting Academic Research, Expectations for Advanced Academics Courses SeptemberPreparing Entries for the Showcases OctoberWhich Advanced Academics Courses Are Right for Me? (PreAP, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit) NovemberAdvanced Academics Humanities Showcase DecemberAdvanced Academics STEM Showcase JanuaryClass Scheduling, Summer Opportunities MayProgram Evaluation

Identification Anyone can refer a student for services Need parental consent to test Referral August 24 th – November 1 st Testing December 1 st – 11 th Referral Student is referred for testing by teacher, parent, community member etc. Permission Parent/Guardian gives permission for child to be tested. Testing Student is assessed using district approved measures.

Identification Quantitative CogAT (ability) Iowa, Logramos (achievement) STAAR (achievement) Torrance Test of Creative Thinking Qualitative Teacher surveys (Renzulli, Purdue) Parent surveys Student Interviews Student products

Identified G/T

Elementary Identified G/T

Middle School Identified G/T

What Giftedness and Talents are identified by the State of Texas? “Gifted and talented student" means 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: 1. Exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area; 2. Possesses an unusual capacity for leadership ; or 3. Excels in a specific academic field. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.

G/T should not be a just a label It is not enough to simply identify a student as being Gifted/Talented. The purpose is to refer them for G/T services in their area of need The goal is for students to fully develop their giftedness into talent

Service Delivery An array of appropriately challenging learning experiences in each of the four (4) foundation curricular areas is provided for gifted/talented students in grades K- 12, and parents are informed of the opportunities (19 TAC §89.3). DIFFERENTIATION - modification of curriculum and instruction according to content, pacing, and/or product to meet unique student needs in the classroom

Middle School Gifted/Talented Choice Card Form STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Humanities (ELAR, Social Studies, History) Areas of StrengthAssessment DataStudent Interest ScienceLevel 1Phase in 1Phase in 2Final Standard Level III MathLevel 1Phase in 1Phase in 2Final Standard Level III ReadingLevel 1Phase in 1Phase in 2Final Standard Level III WritingLevel 1Phase in 1Phase in 2Final Standard Level III Social Studies Level 1Phase in 1Phase in 2Final Standard Level III 2015 STAAR Science Math English Language Arts and Reading Social Studies (Please Circle) Science ARASE Math _________ _________ __ English Language Arts and Reading _________ _________ _________ ___ Social Studies History Day Student Name: FIRST LASTID: ____ Ability Tests Grade Equiv. Achievement Tests

What is the difference between G/T and AP/PreAP Gifted and Talented Services for students who are identified by their district in any of the areas defined by the state Must qualify for services Advanced Placement (Pre AP) Accelerated curriculum to prepare students for college level work and assessments for college credit Open enrollment Our district Advanced Placement and PreAP classes are designated as a part of the gifted and talented program since they provide challenging experiences for students to excel in specific academic areas and are different from the standard curriculum.

Why is my child in class with “Non-G/T” students? Gifted/talented students are ensured opportunities to work together as a group, work with other students, and work independently during the school day as well as the entire school year as a direct result of gifted/talented service options (19 TAC §89.3(1)).

Service Delivery A continuum of learning experiences is provided that leads to the development of advanced-level products and/or performances such as those provided through the Texas Performance Standards Project (19 TAC §89.3(2))

SSAISD Advanced Level Products Students identified G/T K-12 Students participating in PAP/AP courses High school graduates who have participated in services for gifted/talented students will have produced products and performances of professional quality as part of their program services. STATE GOAL FOR SERVICES FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS

What is the expectation? ALL Students receiving Gifted/Talented Services will complete an Advanced Product in Products will be showcased at the SSAISD Advanced Academics Fairs

THE GOAL 2016 SSAISD Advanced Academics Fairs Advanced Academics STEM Showcase Advanced Academics Humanities Showcase

What are you interested in? We want students to do projects in what they are interested in and most passionate about. Science Technology Engineering Math Creative Writing History Literature

Advanced Academics STEM Showcase Students can submit individual or team projects (2 students per team) Top Entries from Middle School and High School in each sub fair will move on to represent SSAISD at ARASE Physical Sciences Chemistry, Computer Science & Math, Earth & Space, Engineering(Robotics), Physics Life Sciences Behavioral & Social Sciences, Botany, Environmental Sciences, Zoology Health Sciences Biochemistry, Medicine & Health, Microbiology

Advanced Academics Humanities Showcase Students can submit individual or group projects History Day (Individual or Group of up to 5) Young Fiction Writers (Individual) 90 Second Newbery (Individual or Group) Top Entries from Middle School and High School in each sub fair will move on to represent SSAISD History Day Paper (individual only), Documentary, Performance, Website, Exhibit 90 Second Newbery Video submissions to tell the story of a book in 90 seconds Young Fiction Writers word submission

What is the vision? The SSAISD Advanced Academics Fair will be a platform for students to participate in local, statewide, and national competition

G/T in the Summer Summer Reading (rising 4 th -8 th graders) Books will be given to students last week of school District-Wide Summer Programs at South San High School Applications available tonight Starbase Rocket Camp Current 4 th and 5 th graders June 13 th -16 th and 20 th -23 rd Application Deadline: May 20, 2016 ACE Summer Academy Current 6 th – 8 th graders June 20 th -23 rd and 27 th -30 th Application Deadline: May 26, 2016 Applications available tonight

How will our Program Grow Next Year?

South San Advanced Academics in G/T Pullout program established at the Elementary level - Piloting of 8 th Grade Technology Applications to address student readiness needs in technology and research - Expansion of G/T Leads at Secondary level to increase quality of services

G/T Parent Advisory Committee Please Sign up at the Parent Info Table using QR code or link.