Barnstable Gateway Program Barnstable Public Schools “Gifted And Talented Education With ALL Youth” Kari Morse, Director Deana Pulsifer, Administration Assistant

Barnstable Gateway Program Mission Statement TO SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS THROUGH TALENT DEVELOPMENT. TO IDENTIFY, CHALLENGE, & ENCOURAGE ACADEMICALLY ADVANCED & CREATIVE LEARNERS.

What determines gifted behavior? Above Average Ability General / Specific Creativity *capacity for perseverance, endurance, determination, hard work, and dedicated practice Task Commitment *measure in tests *traditional learning situations *fluency, flexibility, and originality of thought *measure by performance tasks *specialized area

Gifted Behavior

Gateway Supports & MTSS Interest Inventory, Whole Class PETS Lessons Universal Support Supplemental Support Flexible Pull-Out Group using PETS criteria monthly Consultation with Gateway Teacher and materials provided to extend curriculum Intensive Support

Let’s Work Together! Consultation from the Gateway Department & weekly support meetings with the Gateway Director. Gateway Website http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/gateway Monthly Newsletters Meetings – Staff/PTO Open House – December Surveys

Please contact me with any questions. morse_kari@barnstable.k12.ma.us Please contact me with any questions.