Norfolk Christian School’s Department of Gifted Education Who we are…… What we do….. Why the passion… Blessed is the leader who seeks the best for those he serves ~ unknown

Education from a Christian Worldview designed for the gifted learner…   Academic Rigor Independent Investigation Essentials of Leadership ...filtered through God’s Truth

Philosophy Gifted students are a vital resource for themselves, their families and their communities. Our quest is for God-centered excellence and to guarantee that identified gifted students will experience the opportunity for a quality education. It is our job to practice advocacy, vigilance, and informed involvement in the process of educating these students, who are learners with special needs for educational and instructional accommodations.  

leadership in order to build God’s kingdom and bring Him honor. Mission It is the mission of the Gifted Education Department to identify and develop intellectual gifts and talents of all students as well as instill the importance of good stewardship and strong leadership in order to build God’s kingdom and bring Him honor.  

I Corinthians 12: 24-27 "But God has combined the members of the body and has given great honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.  If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.  Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it."

Who Are the Gifted? Louis Pasteur Einstein Winston Churchill Gifted thinkers are usually not recognized by their peers. Many times they will go unnoticed by their teachers. History reveals numerous examples of creative and innovative people. Ponder these possibilities… Louis Pasteur Einstein Winston Churchill Walt Disney Beethoven

Where is God? Jeremiah 9:23-24 God's Message:    "Don't let the wise brag of their wisdom.    Don't let heroes brag of their exploits. Don't let the rich brag of their riches.    If you brag, brag of this and this only: That you understand and know me.    I'm God, and I act in loyal love. I do what's right and set things right and fair,    and delight in those who do the same things. These are my trademarks."    God's Decree.

Explorations: Grades K-1 Whole class instruction Enriches core subjects taught Develops problem-solving abilities Encourages creative thinking Provides opportunities for teachers to observe students’ learning abilities

Explorations: Grades 2-5 Whole group and flex group instruction Collaborative effort between GRT (Gifted Resource Teacher) and classroom teacher Based on curricular objectives Extends and enriches Differentiates instruction Builds rigor Supports the academic, social/emotional, and spiritual needs of students

Differentiated Instruction Instruction guided by the learner’s needs Based on pre-assessment Focus on learner’s academic readiness, interests, and learning styles Develop groupings based on results Makes learning more meaningful Offers deeper understanding of topics and concepts

Flexible Grouping Groups change from concept to concept, unit by unit Grouping based on pre-assessment Pre-assessment can be based on readiness, interest, or learning style

Mathematic Investigations Exploration Studies Shakespeare Science Labs Mathematic Investigations Leadership Studies Poetry

Identification process All students tested at the end of 2nd grade Parent recommendation form Teacher recommendation form Decision made by a committee Standardized test scores Students placed on hold, identified, or it is decided that gifted services are not appropriate at this time Talk about the forms due April 4th Testing will take place during achievement testing week

Gifted Education for Middle School Students Collaboration with Gifted Director Teacher awareness of those identified Advanced academic track for gifted students Differentiation and pre-assessment in various subjects Leadership opportunities Enrichment through WISE Groups