Information Sharing Evening September 10, 2014 GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM AT HARPER’S CHOICE MIDDLE SCHOOL Ms. Kelly Collins-McCarthy Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher

Gifted and Talented Program at Harper’s Choice Middle School  The Mission of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education program is to recognize and develop talents in advanced-level learners.

Gifted and Talented Program at Harper’s Choice Middle School  Program Goals 1. Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program. 2. Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings. 3. Develop a highly qualified professional staff. 4. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement.

The Talent Development Model Extended Day/Extended Year Programs G/T Classes and Curricular Extensions

Instruction in Advanced-Level Skills Open to All Interested Students Creative Production or Inquiry

Seminar Opportunities  Television Production (HCTV)  Middle School Book Club  Environmental Awareness Committee (Green Team)  Lego Robotics  Becoming Student Activists - School Girls Unite  Ted-Ed Club  Technical Arts (Photography, Filmmaking, Photojournalism)  Philosophy Slam  Debate  Independent Projects

G/T Math G/T Science G/T English G/T Social Studies

An accelerated and enriched sequence that follows a curriculum of concepts at least two years above the general education curriculum.  6 - Pre-Algebra G/T  7 – Algebra I/Data Analysis G/T  8 - Geometry G/T

An accelerated and enriched curriculum, where students use critical thinking skills to explore complex literary works and create compositions of advanced style, tone, and form. Differentiated tasks and texts are included at all grade levels.

An enriched and accelerated curriculum, including differentiated objectives, where students explore civic and cultural principles and engage in inquiries that focus on essential, related questions.  6 – G/T Geography and World Cultures  7 – G/T Geography and World Cultures  8 – G/T U.S. History through the Reconstruction

An enriched and accelerated curriculum, including differentiated objectives, where students explore scientific principles and engage in ongoing original scientific research using an experimental design. Science 6 G/T (Earth & Space Science focus) Science 7 G/T (Biological focus) Science 8 G/T (Physics & Chemistry focus)

 Accelerated Mathematics  Visual Arts - G/T Art  G/T Orchestra, G/T Symphonic Band, and G/T Chorus  G/T Summer Institutes for Talent Development

 Why?  Why? To emulate research tools and methodologies of professionals by investigating real world problems and presenting to authentic audiences  Who?  Who? Available to any interested student  What?  What? Publication of book, scientific discovery, historical reenactment, instigation of legislation, original music/dramatic production…

Gifted and Talented Program at Harper’s Choice Middle School  Parent Academies  For parents and community members who want to learn more about gifted education, Parent Academies offer workshops throughout the school year that investigate topics such as the social and emotional needs of advanced- learners.  October 15, 2014 Hammond High School  Visit the HCPSS Gifted and Talented program online

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Example from Ted Ed 