E-E I.S.D. Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation Board Presentation

Edcouch Elsa Independent School District Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation Table of Content IIntroduction  Methodology  Analysis (1 – 7) GGT Student Questionnaire GGT Parent Questionnaire GGT Teacher Questionnaire AAdministrator Questionnaire CComparison Report GT Parents, Teachers and Administrators Questionnaire

Introduction A comprehensive analysis was conducted of GT Program for school year 2013– This analysis was conducted in June 2014 using data from all elementary and secondary campuses.

Methodology GT Surveys Administered in May Gifted students 202 Parent questionnaires 141 Teachers 23 Administrators Participants responded ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and comments.

Analysis 1 Students responded very favorably to the G/T program Involvement in the program positively affected student growth as self-directed learners Question # 1 for both Elem. & Sec.

Analysis 2 Q# 1 Going to my gifted and talented class makes it difficult to keep up with my work in my regular class Q# 8 There is a conflict between my participation in the gifted and talented program and other activities There was an increase this year due to the emphasis on the performance standards: (STAAR) and Benchmark testing along with Six Weeks Exams. Also the students felt that a higher standard was expected of them to help bring us scores and to show gains. Secondary would be conflict of interest due extra curricular activities, concurrent enrollment.

Analysis 3 G/T work was more interesting than the work in their regular classroom

Analysis 3 cont’d In-depth learning, authentic hands-on projects and technology integration Question #11 (E) Question #7 (S)

Analysis 5 “Student Identification Assessment Process” Continued awareness for all stakeholders. Questions # 1-3

Analysis 7 District wide parental awareness in G/T procedures Parents are informed about G/T procedures through information disseminated during District Wide Parent Conference, Brochures, Flyers, and Website Question #3

Conclusion Elementary G/T teachers collaborated with CFT Jr. High counselors and assigned teachers on the G/T Student Assessment, Program Design, Curriculum and Instruction, as well as provided guidance and support throughout the school year. Teachers and parents were informed of the identification process and procedures for re-assessment, furloughs, exiting, and appeals during the District Parent Conference and 6 hour update. Brochures and Flyers will be disseminated three times per school year.

Thank You! Training for teachers and administrators will be provided for the upcoming school year to meet their teaching/administrative needs. Parents will be informed about GT program during campus and district wide parent meetings and conferences. Brochures and GT information will be sent to parents.